The Tennessee Titans sign Tony Pollard to a three-year, $24 million contract; Derrick Henry’s future remains uncertain.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the Tennessee Titans have signed former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard to a hefty three-year contract worth $24 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on Monday.
This signing of Pollard represents a transition in the Titans’ running back landscape, implying that free agent Derrick Henry’s career with the team, which lasted eight seasons, is likely over.
Pollard’s performance has been commendable, boasting consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. However, his journey to amassing 1,005 yards in 2023 was notably more challenging compared to his Pro Bowl-worthy performance in 2022, where he tallied 1,007 rushing yards.
During his initial three years with the team, Pollard primarily served as a backup to Ezekiel Elliott. However, his knack for making impactful plays gradually earned him increased playing time. In 2022, Pollard recorded 31 runs of at least 10 yards, a figure that dwindled to 21 in the subsequent season.
Pollard also demonstrated versatility as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, recording a career-high 55 receptions for 311 yards in 2023 after catching 39 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns the previous year.
With Pollard’s departure, the Cowboys are without a major running back, as their best backup, Rico Dowdle, enters unrestricted free agency.
While the team could go into free agency, they are hesitant to commit substantial financial resources to the position after investing much in Pollard and Elliott earlier. As a result, the Cowboys appear to have a better chance of succeeding through the draft.
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