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NFL: With the signing of former Cowboys RB Tony Pollard, the Titans are poised to put a stop to the Derrick Henry era.

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NFL: Titans likely end Derrick Henry era by agreeing to deal with former Cowboys RB Tony Pollard

Derrick Henry appeared to be planning to spend some time away from the Tennessee Titans, but there was still a chance he might come back.
Clearly, the Titans had other ideas.

Reports surfaced less than an hour into the alleged NFL legal tampering period, indicating that the Titans had reached an agreement with Tony Pollard, a former running back for the Dallas Cowboys. That should, practically speaking, rule out any chance of Henry coming back.

The deal is three years and $24 million according to NFL Media. No deal can officially be completed until Wednesday.

Titans signing Tony Pollard: Former Cowboys RB getting three-year, $24 million deal to replace Derrick Henry - CBSSports.com

It’s a shift in offensive philosophy for the Titans. Henry was an old-school between the tackles runner, and he did that as well as anyone. But he also rarely was a factor in the passing game. Pollard had 55 catches last season and adds more value in that aspect than Henry. The signing was a little surprising because Tyjae Spears looked good for the Titans in a limited role as a rookie, and now Spears will remain a backup in the offense.

Adding Pollard also leaves the Cowboys looking for a new running back. Pollard got a chance to be a featured back last season after Dallas moved on from Ezekiel Elliott, and results were mixed. Pollard’s efficiency went way down, but he still got to 1,005 yards rushing.

The Titans went out and got themselves a new running back. And the Henry era seems to be officially over in Tennessee

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