Derrick Henry took a big step in his injury recovery Tuesday as he returned to practice in pads.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Tuesday's news, saying that Henry has responded well to his workload since being designated for return from injured reserve.
The All-Pro running back underwent surgery after he broke his foot in Week 8 against the Colts, a game he entered as the NFL’s leading rusher with 937 yards and 10 touchdowns.
”We'll be in pads today—I think that’s a good step,” Vrabel said at Tuesday's press conference. “We'll have to have some contact.