Okay, so I’ve been digging into this whole Derrick Henry injury thing. Man, what a rollercoaster!
It all started back on October 31st. I remember watching that Colts game, and you could just tell something was off when Henry got hurt. He’s such a beast, so seeing him struggling was a shock. Turns out, it was a foot injury. He powered through and finished the game, but he only managed 68 yards on 28 carries, which is way below his usual stats.
Then came the news that he needed surgery. I heard he had a Jones fracture, which, from what I gathered, is a break in that bone right near your pinky toe. Ouch! He was put on IR, and we all thought that was it for him that season. The Titans lost their star running back, and honestly, it felt like a massive blow.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Henry is known as a power back, a 247lb wrecking ball with one of the best stiff arms in the league. Everyone knows that! And this guy, he’s a fighter. He missed nine games, but then there was talk of him warming up, straining his calf before Week 9, and sitting that one out.
- First, he gets hurt.
- Then, surgery.
- Next, he’s out for nine games.
- A brief hope with warmups, but another setback.
After that, it was a bit quiet on the injury front. I kept following his progress, and you know what? The guy made a comeback! He played in the 2022 season, and even made it to his third and fourth Pro Bowl appearances! I heard after he made his comeback, his foot was “good” after the surgery. I don’t know how he does it, but it’s inspiring. After eight seasons with the Titans, he’s now with the Ravens, and he’s already breaking records there.
What I Learned
This whole saga showed me that even when things look bleak, there’s always a chance for a comeback. Henry’s situation was tough, but he pushed through. I guess, you just got to keep fighting, no matter how hard it gets. I will keep my eyes on his games in the future!
