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USAT: Titans Wire

Jan 22, 2022

When he makes his return to the field in the divisional round against the Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is expected to be a full go, or at least close to it. - Henry, who hasn’t suited up since Week 8, is coming back from a broken bone in his foot that sidelined him for the final nine games of the season. - NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Henry will be “close to full go,” and that the bone is almost completely healed and is strong enough to withstand what Henry will face on the field. - The superstar back has a steel plate in his foot, and one in his shoe for added protection. - - The metal plate is a modified orthotic to protect the foot from stress and stop it from flexing. It takes pressure off the repaired area to keep it safe while he’s running and cutting. He can run without any reservations. - - - As for the plate, it’s considered more secure and stable than simply inserting a screw into the repaired metatarsal. Henry actually has one plate and five screws in his foot. - Rapoport also notes that Henry did plenty of extensive training and cardio to get himself ready, and he’s in “top physical form.” - ESPN’s Dianna Russini reports that Henry will not be on a snap count and will have no limitations, but the coaching staff will be watching him closely. - - I was told Derrick Henry will not be on a snap count, he will have no limitations, and the coaching staff will keep a close eye on him to watch his conditioning and comfort.The team practiced in pads this week to get him ready to take his hits. - — Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 22, 2022 - - - The Titans and Bengals will meet at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. CST. - - RelatedTitans vs. Bengals: Time, TV schedule, how to stream onlineTaylor Lewan: Titans fans have chance to shut Logan Ryan upBud Dupree reflects on career of former Steelers teammate Ben Roethlisberger - - List - - Keys to victory for Titans in divisional round vs. Bengals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Titans Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Titans Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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