Titans use franchise tag on NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans have tagged Derrick Henry as ir franchise player, making sure y keep NFL rushing leader around for at least this season.

Titans on Monday used n-exclusive franchise tag on Henry. That means Henry still can receive offers from or teams, with Titans able to match or receive two first-round draft picks. franchise tag for a running back is estimated to cost $12.3 million according to Overcap.com.

move comes a day after franchise agreed to a four-year, $118 million deal with quarterback Ryan Tannehill, keeping Titans' top offensive players toger.

Henry led NFL with 1,540 yards rushing on 303 attempts for a 4.8-yard aver. He also tied for league lead with 16 touchdown runs during regular season with Aaron Jones of Green Bay. He earned his first Pro Bowl appearance.

But 6-foot-3, 247-pound Henry most showed his value as he ran for at least 100 yards seven times over final six weeks of regular season and in three playoff games. Henry became first to rush for at least 180 yards in three straight games over regular season or postseason.

He currently ranks third in NFL history averaging 126 yards rushing in postseason.

This is first chance for Henry, 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, at a big contract. He was Titans' third pick in second round at . 45 overall in 2016, and he is coming off his best season yet.

This is first time Titans have used franchise tag since 2012, when y tagged safety Michael Griffin before agreeing to a five-year contract in June. Before that, tight end Bo Scaife was tagged in 2009 after defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth played under tag in 2008. n-Oilers also used franchise tag on safety Blaine Bishop in 1997.