Happy Football Friday and welcome to another edition of The Morning After Huddle!
Here’s what you need to know:
- First, Titans Running Back Derrick Henry is a very happy man this morning. Henry is now the highest-paid running back in the NFL. The Titans reworked his contract to give him a $2 million raise for the 2022 season for a total of $14 million. Henry will be a free agent once this deal expires and this gives the Titans the ability to create a new deal in the off-season.
- Moving along, new Saints and Former Jets Safety Marcus Maye is in trouble with the law. Maye is facing charges of aggravated assault related to a road rage incident. Police say that Maye is the driver in an incident that involves pointing a firearm at another vehicle that was occupied by juvenile females. Maye’s lawyer denies the claims. Maye is still facing discipline for a 2021 arrest related to driving under the influence and leaving the scene. More to come with this story.
- Next, Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton is heading to the non-football injury list. Hamilton is revealing news of a kitchen accident over the weekend. He shared photos via his social media showing what appears to be second-degree burns after a ”freak accident”.” The burns are the result of spilling cooking oil. Hamilton is now set to miss at least the first four games of the season as he recovers.
- Finally, your Key Signings and Trades Roundup:
- SIGNINGS:
- Former Bills tight end O.J. Howard is signing with the Texans
- Former Chiefs wide receiver Josh Gordon is signing with Tennessee Titans Practice Squad
- Full Slate of League Moves
- SIGNINGS:
As always, thanks choosing The Morning After Huddle for your NFL news. We’ll see you Saturday for more news you need to know!
