Derrick Henry Is Playing In Playoff Game vs Bengals With Metal Plate And Five Screws In His Foot

Derrick Henry is back and was officially activated for the Tennessee Titans AFC Divisional Round Game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.

But the recovery was a tough one for Henry, who will be playing with a metal plate and six screws in his foot and shoe, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:

#Titans RB Derrick Henry will play today with a metal plate and 5 screws in his foot and a metal plate in his shoe.

My story on the return of the 👑 https://t.co/wR4PGs2PwE

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 22, 2022

Prior to Saturday, Henry hadn’t played in a game since Oct. 31.