5 NFL players returning from injury who could star in the 2022 season

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 22: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bengals defeated the Titans 19-16. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 22: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bengals defeated the Titans 19-16. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

1. Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry

Arguably the best running back in the game, two-time Pro Bowler “King Derrick” Henry has already been tabbed by many as a lock for the 2022 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award.

Henry, 28, was well on his way to a third straight rushing title before going down with a Jones fracture, a painful break in one’s foot. At the time of his injury, Henry was leading the league in carries, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns and was on pace to break the NFL rushing record.

To Henry’s credit, he was miraculously able to return for the Titans lone playoff game and he did score a touchdown in the game. 2022 will be a full season of reps for him once again.

The Titans are going to have a revamped offensive line to help support the return of Henry in the upcoming season, as star LT Taylor Lewan will be returning from injury and the recently-drafted Dillon Radunz and Nicholas Petit-Frere are set to fight for starting jobs as well.

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