NFL; Henry Gets New Deal; Prescott Remains Tagged

July 16, 2020 3:45 am

UNDATED (AP) – The NFL’s reigning rushing leader has a new contract. The Dallas Cowboys’ starting quarterback does not.  The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a new contract with Derrick Henry just before today’s deadline. The team announced only that it was a multi-year extension, but ESPN.com says it’s a four-year package worth up to $50 million with $25.5 million guaranteed.  The Titans had to sign him Wednesday or let him play this season under the $10.2 million franchise tag he signed April 2.  Henry ran for 1,540 yards and 16 touchdowns during the 2019 regular season before pouring it on in the playoffs, averaging 149 yards in three games.  Dak Prescott is set to play the upcoming season under the franchise tag after failing to work out a deal with the Cowboys before the Wednesday afternoon deadline. The two sides have been working for more than a year on a long-term contract for a two-time Pro Bowler who has started every game of his career. Prescott signed his $31.4 million contract in June. The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year earned slightly more than $4 million total in the four years of his rookie contract after being drafted in the fourth round.