It’s been a common theme throughout the first couple of weeks in training camp: Running back Derrick Henry is dedicating plenty of time to improving as a receiver.

In between team periods at Tuesday’s practice, in what was a lull in the action for offensive starters, Henry once again worked one-on-one with running backs coach Tony Dews, catching balls while on the run. He didn’t drop any passes.

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Outside of a 75-yard catch on a screen that Henry took for a touchdown in Week 1 of last season, Henry was mostly a nonfactor as a pass catcher in 2019. But he appears committed to changing that in 2020. It remains to be seen how much the Titans will use Henry on passing down situations, where they normally rolled with No. 2 running back Dion Lewis last season, the story said. Lewis is now with the Giants and we think Evans could get work behind Henry, perhaps especially in the passing game. Henry would get a nice boost in fantasy value with any kind of work in the passing game.

Titans RB Derrick Henry is signing a four-year, $50 million contract extension that includes $25.5 million guaranteed, source tells ESPN.

Only yesterday it was reported that the Titans were unlikely to extend Henry long-term, but things change quickly in the NFL and Tennessee obviously had a change of heart about locking up their workhorse running back. Henry will remain in Tennessee for the foreseeable future and projects as a high-volume, tackle-breaking machine for the Titans as they look to repeat last year's success. Whether or not paying up for Henry is a wise move for the Titans in real life, dyansty drafters should take note because it solidifies Henry's status as a a RB1 and reaffirms that he is one of the safest picks available in the middle of the first round for redraft.

Adam Schefter tweeted the following on Wednesday afternoon: "Titans and RB Derrick Henry now working to finalize a deal before today’s 4 pm ET deadline, per sources. Deal on way to being done."

The parties have until 4 PM EST to reach an agreement or Henry will play out this season on the franchise tag. Henry led the league in rushing last year, totaling 1,540 yards on 303 carries to go along with 16 touchdowns and is poised to return as the feature back for the Titans in 2020. This report suggests he and Tennessee are working toward a last-minute extension to keep him with the Titans long-term. A long-term extension would only solidify Henry's status as a workhorse back and surefire RB1 in fantasy.

Titans and Derrick Henry are not expected to reach a long-term deal by Wednesday deadline for franchise players, per source.

Henry already singed his tender and is scheduled to make $10.27 million this season. He would become a free agent in the offseason, Schefter went on to say.

Titans placed franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry, per source.

This was the next domino to fall after Tennessee re-signed Ryan Tannehill. Derrick Henry is coming off a career year of 1,746 combined yards and 18 touchdowns. The 26-year old is currently being drafted as RB6 in the first round in early best-ball drafts and with Dion Lewis out of the way, he could possibly not get game-scripted off the field in 2020.