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— There might have been people who were surprised when running back D’Onta Foreman made such a splash for the Titans last year.

Titans coach Mike Vrabel was not among them.

After star running back Derrick Henry suffered a foot injury, Foreman starred for the Titans down the stretch, with 566 rushing yards and three touchdowns coming down the stretch. That included three 100-yard rushing games.

“I always felt like he was a natural runner,” Vrabel said of Foreman. “First and second down, great vision, great instincts, had one-cut ability, ran to open spaces. What’s always hurt him as a backup running back was special teams. Really not having a role on special teams is hard when you’re not the starter.”

Foreman struggled with injuries earlier in his career, but Vrabel said he showed a perseverance he admired.

“There was a sense of hope and excitement,” Vrabel said. “And I really like the person and who he’s become. I know his career didn’t start off great with Houston, but I like when good things happen to guys who work hard, and I’ve always had a really good relationship with D’Onta, and I’m happy for him to make this next transition to Carolina.”