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{{Short description|American football player (born 1978)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Travis Henry
| image       =
| image_size  = 
| number      = 20
| position    = [[Running back]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1978|10|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Frostproof, Florida]], U.S.
| height_ft   = 5
| height_in   = 9
| weight_lbs  = 230
| high_school = [[Frostproof Middle-Senior High School|Frostproof]]
| college     = [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]
| draftyear   = 2001
| draftround  = 2
| draftpick   = 58
| pastteams   =
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2001}}–{{NFL Year|2004}})
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2007}})
| highlights  =
* [[Pro Bowl]] (2002)
* [[BCS national champion]] ([[1999 Fiesta Bowl|1998]])
* First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2000 All-SEC football team|2000]])
| statlabel1  = [[Carry (American football)|Rushing attempts]]
| statvalue1  = 1,488
| statlabel2  = [[Rushing yards]]
| statvalue2  = 6,086
| statlabel3  = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
| statvalue3  = 38
| statlabel4  = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue4  = 141
| statlabel5  = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue5  = 951
| statlabel6  = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statvalue6  = 2
| pfr         = H/HenrTr00
}}

'''Travis Deion Henry''' (born October 29, 1978) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] for seven seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee Volunteers]]. He was selected by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the second round of the [[2001 NFL draft]], and also played for the [[Tennessee Titans]] and [[Denver Broncos]]. He was a [[Pro Bowl]] selection in 2002.

==Early life==
Henry was a ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'' [[All-American]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alabama High School Football History |url=http://www.ahsfhs.org/Articles/parade1.asp?year=1996 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100937/http://www.ahsfhs.org/Articles/parade1.asp?year=1996 |archive-date=January 1, 2019 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=Alabama High School Football Historical Society}}</ref> and "Mr. Florida Football" as a running back at [[Frostproof Middle-Senior High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Andrew |date=February 1, 2006 |title=Florida Mr. Football Winners – tribunedigital-orlandosentinel |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2006/02/01/florida-mr-football-winners/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100644/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2006-02-01/sports/MRFOOTSIDE01_1_yards-travis-henry-senior-season |archive-date=January 1, 2019 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref> As a senior for the Bulldogs [[high school football|football]] team, he rushed for 4,087 yards (breaking the national single-season record of 4,045 yards set by [[Ken Hall (American football)|Ken Hall]] of [[Sugar Land, Texas|Sugar Land, Tx]] in 1953 and 42 [[touchdown]]s in 14 games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weiss |first=Dick |date=January 2, 1999 |title=Oh, Henry! Vols Ground It Out |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/henry-vols-ground-article-1.823066 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731033149/http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/henry-vols-ground-article-1.823066 |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[New York Daily News]]}}</ref> His team was state runner-up that year, to the Union County Tigers. In addition to football, Henry played [[basketball]] and ran [[Track and field|track]].

==College career==
Henry attended the [[University of Tennessee]] from 1997 to 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travis Henry College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-henry-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731041115/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/travis-henry-1.html |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref> While at Tennessee, he played college football under [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Volunteers]] head coach [[Phillip Fulmer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Volunteers Coaches |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318121052/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/ |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===1997 season===
Henry did not play much in his freshman season due to a very crowded and talented backfield, which contained future NFL running backs [[Jamal Lewis (American football)|Jamal Lewis]] and [[Shawn Bryson]]. He recorded two rushes for four yards on the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 Tennessee Volunteers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1997.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730030222/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1997.html |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref>

===1998 season===

In his sophomore season, Henry was a member of the [[1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team|1998 National Championship team]]. In regular season play, he made 176 rushing attempts for 970 yards and four touchdowns as well as four receptions for 31 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 Tennessee Volunteers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1998.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102043548/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1998.html |archive-date=January 2, 2023 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref> In the National Championship game against [[1998 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]] played at the [[1999 Fiesta Bowl|Fiesta Bowl]], Henry had 19 rushes for 28 yards and one reception for nine yards in the 23–16 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=28th Annual Fiesta Bowl – Fiesta Bowl |url=https://fiestabowl.org/game-history/fiesta-bowl/28th-annual-fiesta-bowl/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412034536/https://fiestabowl.org/game-history/fiesta-bowl/28th-annual-fiesta-bowl/ |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=Fiesta Bowl}}</ref>

===1999 season===
In the 1999 season, Henry continued to share the backfield with fellow running back [[Jamal Lewis (American football)|Jamal Lewis]] and collected 125 carries for 790 yards and eight touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 Tennessee Volunteers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1999.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729231327/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/1999.html |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref>

===2000 season===
In Henry's senior season, in which he rushed 253 times for 1,314 yards and 11 touchdowns,<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 Tennessee Volunteers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/2000.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026182733/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/2000.html |archive-date=October 26, 2022 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Sports Reference]]}}</ref> he was named first-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] by the [[Associated Press]] and the ''[[Sporting News]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2000 |title=All-SEC football team |url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2000/12/06/col_300147.shtml#.WX5HIYTyv3i |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731042252/http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2000/12/06/col_300147.shtml#.WX5HIYTyv3i |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=The Augusta Chronicle}}</ref>

Henry holds the school records for yards rushing (3,078), rushing attempts (556), and 100-yard performances (15).<ref>{{Cite web |last=TerBlanche |first=Craig |date=August 13, 2003 |title=After a stellar career at the University of Tennessee, Bills RB Travis Henry is looking forward to playing in Nashville Saturday night. |url=http://www.sitemason.com/pressroom/gCqK9a?id=11713 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731031007/http://www.sitemason.com/pressroom/gCqK9a?id=11713 |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=Titans Online}}</ref> He was nicknamed "Cheese" by his strength and conditioning coach for being as tough and strong as a block of [[government cheese]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Austin |date=November 3, 2016 |title=Catching up with the man they called 'Cheese' |url=https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/memory-volt-catching-up-with-the-man-they-called-cheese- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213224829/https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/memory-volt-catching-up-with-the-man-they-called-cheese- |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=tennessee.rivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepard |first=Brad |date=December 28, 2017 |title=Tennessee Football: 10 Best Players in Volunteers History |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2496079-tennessee-football-10-best-players-in-volunteers-history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213224953/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2496079-tennessee-football-10-best-players-in-volunteers-history |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>

==Professional career==

===2001 NFL draft===
Henry was drafted in the second round with the 58th overall pick in the [[2001 NFL draft]] by the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002220506/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm |archive-date=October 2, 2018 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> 

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===Buffalo Bills===
With the Buffalo Bills, Henry became the fourth-leading rusher in franchise history, with 3,849 yards and 27 touchdowns with a 4.0 yards per carry average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills Career Rushing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/career-rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110060752/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/career-rushing.htm |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref>

====2001 season====
Henry made his professional debut in Week 1 against the [[2001 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]. He started the game and had 22 carries for 58 rushing yards in the 24–6 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills – September 9th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109090buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213225237/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109090buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, a 42–26 loss to the [[2001 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], he scored his first professional touchdown on a four-yard rush.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – September 23rd, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109230clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213225949/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200109230clt.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, against the [[2001 New York Jets season|New York Jets]], he had 19 carries for 113 rushing yards in the 42–36 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – October 7th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200110070buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213230100/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200110070buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 13, against the [[2001 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], he had 157 scrimmage yards in the 25–24 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills – December 9th, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112090buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213230353/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112090buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with 213 carries for 729 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns to go along with 22 receptions for 179 receiving yards in 13 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travis Henry 2001 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213230508/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2001/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished fourth among rookies in rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rushing yards by a rookie, 2001 NFL season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-rushing-yards-by-a-rookie-running-back-2001 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213230554/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-rushing-yards-by-a-rookie-running-back-2001 |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref>

====2002 season====
Henry started out the 2002 season strong with 31 carries for 149 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in the 37–31 loss to the [[2002 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – September 8th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209080buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213230653/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209080buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, against the [[2002 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], he scored his first receiving touchdown in the NFL on a 26-yard reception from [[Drew Bledsoe]] to win the 33–27 game in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills – September 29th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209290buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213230846/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209290buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 6, against the [[2002 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]], he had 28 carries for 159 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 31–24 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans – October 13th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210130htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213231214/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210130htx.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against Houston.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Week 6 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/week_6.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213231309/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/week_6.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He followed the Houston game up with 22 carries for 132 rushing yards in a 23–10 victory over the [[2002 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – October 20th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210200mia.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213231436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210200mia.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 11, against the [[2002 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]], he had 24 carries for 126 rushing yards in the 17–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs – November 17th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200211170kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213231622/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200211170kan.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 13, against Miami, he had 35 carries for 151 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 38–21 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – December 1st, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212010buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221751/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212010buf.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 15, against the [[2002 San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]], he had 22 carries for 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 20–13 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at Buffalo Bills – December 15th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212150buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213231807/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212150buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned a [[Pro Bowl]] nomination in [[2002 Buffalo Bills season|2002]] after he collected 1,438 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213063917/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/probowl.htm |archive-date=February 13, 2021 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Henry finished fifth in franchise history in rushing yards for a single season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills Single-Season Rushing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/single-season-rushing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023053452/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/single-season-rushing.htm |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2003 season====
Henry started the 2003 season with 126 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 31–0 victory over the [[2003 New England Patriots|New England Patriots]] in the season opener.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills – September 7th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309070buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228171733/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309070buf.htm |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the next game, a 38–17 victory over the [[2003 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]], he had three rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars – September 14th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309140jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213232414/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309140jax.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, against [[2003 Washington Redskins|Washington]], he had 31 carries for 167 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 24–7 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Buffalo Bills – October 19th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310190buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213232521/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310190buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, a 38–5 loss to the [[2003 Kansas City Chiefs|Kansas City Chiefs]], he had 22 carries for 124 rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs – October 26th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310260kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213232523/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310260kan.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 11, against the [[2003 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]], he had 23 carries for 149 rushing yards in the 12–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills – November 16th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311160buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213232744/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311160buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 13, against the [[2003 New York Giants|New York Giants]], he had 26 carries for 113 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 24–7 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at New York Giants – November 30th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311300nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213232838/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311300nyg.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, Henry had 32 carries for 169 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a 17–6 victory over the [[2003 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – December 7th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312070buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213232840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312070buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the 2003 season with 331 carries for 1,356 rushing yards and ten rushing touchdowns to go along with 28 catches for 158 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 15 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travis Henry 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213233021/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2003/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2004 season====
In the 2004 season, Henry was injured for the later part of the year and lost his [[Starting lineup|starting]] job to the Bills' 2003 first round pick, [[Willis McGahee]], in Week 8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Buffalo Bills Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2004.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321152649/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2004.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He appeared in ten games and finished with 94 carries for 326 rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travis Henry 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213233427/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Henry refused to accept becoming McGahee's backup and demanded a trade. Buffalo conceded to his demand and traded him to the [[Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2005 |title=Bills Trade Running Back Henry to Titans for Pick |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jul-19-sp-newswire19-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026161940/http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jul/19/sports/sp-newswire19 |archive-date=October 26, 2015 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>

===Tennessee Titans===
In July 2005, Henry was dealt to the [[Tennessee Titans]] for a third round [[NFL draft|draft]] pick in 2006. Henry was suspended four games during the 2005 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2007 |title=Denver Broncos' Travis Henry Fights Suspension Over Drug Test Results |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/denver-broncos-travis-henry-fights-suspension-over-drug-test-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731024254/http://www.foxnews.com/story/2007/10/05/denver-broncos-travis-henry-fights-suspension-over-drug-test-results.html |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Fox News]]}}</ref>

====2005 season====
In the 2005 season, Henry was the backup to [[Chris Brown (running back, born 1981)|Chris Brown]] for his first season with the Titans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 Tennessee Titans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/2005.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213233540/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/2005.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He appeared in ten games and started one. He recorded 88 carries for 335 rushing yards to go along with 13 receptions for 117 receiving yards in the 2005 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travis Henry 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213233656/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2005/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2006 season====
Henry secured the role of starter for the Titans beginning in Week 3 in the 2006 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Tennessee Titans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/2006.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213233851/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/2006.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 5, against the [[2006 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]], he had 19 carries for 123 rushing yards in the 14–13 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – October 8th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610080clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213234016/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610080clt.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, a 25–22 victory over [[2006 Washington Redskins|Washington]], he had 32 carries for 178 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Washington Redskins – October 15th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610150was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213234121/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610150was.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 11, against the [[2006 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]], he had 18 carries for 143 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the 31–13 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Philadelphia Eagles – November 19th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611190phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213234411/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611190phi.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On December 3, 2006, Henry became the 100th running back in NFL history to rush for more than 5,000 career yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doyle |first=Fletcher |date=December 3, 2006 |title=Titans trip up Colts, tightening AFC Long field goal buries Indy; Browns top Chiefs |url=http://buffalonews.com/2006/12/03/titans-trip-up-colts-tightening-afc-long-field-goal-buries-indy-browns-top-chiefs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731025922/http://buffalonews.com/2006/12/03/titans-trip-up-colts-tightening-afc-long-field-goal-buries-indy-browns-top-chiefs/ |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=The Buffalo News}}</ref> On [[Christmas Eve]] in 2006, Henry broke the 1,000 yard mark for the 2006 NFL season against his former team, the [[2006 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]]. Henry played a significant role in the Titans' win as he rushed for 135 yards total.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills – December 24th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612240buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213234413/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612240buf.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the 2006 NFL season with 270 carries for 1,211 rushing yards at 4.5 yards per carry and seven rushing touchdowns. He got into the [[end zone]] seven times while only [[Fumble|fumbling]] three times. In addition, he caught 22 passes for 179 yards, at an average of 8.1 yards per reception, giving him 1,282 all-purpose yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travis Henry 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014401/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> Nevertheless, the Titans released him, which was seen as a cost-cutting move.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Walker |first=Teresa |date=March 3, 2007 |title=Titans Release RB Henry to Avoid Bonus |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/03/AR2007030300737.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731024615/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/03/AR2007030300737.html |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2017 |work=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref>

===Denver Broncos===

Not long after his release from the Titans, Henry signed with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 5, 2007 |title=Broncos sign RB Henry to 5-year deal |url=https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/sports/nfl/2007/03/06/pro-119140-shtml/14723290007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418182145/https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/sports/nfl/2007/03/06/pro-119140-shtml/14723290007/ |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=The Augusta Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref>

Henry started off the 2007 season strong before injuries would keep him in and out of the lineup throughout the remainder of the season. In the regular season opener against the [[2007 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], he had 183 scrimmage yards (139 rushing, 44 receiving) in the 15–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills – September 9th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005147/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090buf.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game against the [[2007 Oakland Raiders|Oakland Raiders]], he had 26 carries for 128 rushing yards in the 23–20 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – September 16th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709160den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213234747/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709160den.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Two games later, he had 26 carries for 131 rushing yards in the 38–20 loss to the [[2007 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts – September 30th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709300clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213234842/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709300clt.htm |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

According to an article written by MyFOX Colorado, it was reported that Henry faced the possibility of being suspended for the remainder of the 2007 season for a positive [[marijuana]] test. At the time of the incident, both the Denver Broncos and the NFL refused to comment on the situation. Henry appealed the suspension and his case was taken to Federal courts, allowing him to play until a decision was made.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bena |first=John |date=October 4, 2007 |title=Travis Henry Tests Positive For Marijuana – Possible 1-Year Suspension |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2007/10/4/212943/070 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235009/https://www.milehighreport.com/2007/10/4/212943/070 |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=Mile High Report |language=en}}</ref>

Following the breaking news of Henry's reported positive failure, Broncos head coach [[Mike Shanahan]] publicly supported Henry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2007 |title=Broncos back Henry after he passes lie, drug tests |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3107244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731065945/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3107244 |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=September 25, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> This led to Shanahan being fined $25,000 by the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2007 |title=Shanahan fined $25K for comments in Henry case |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3145670 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412004736/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3145670 |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

Henry won his appeal on December 4, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Bill |date=December 4, 2007 |title=Henry wins appeal vs. NFL |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2007/12/04/henry-wins-appeal-vs-nfl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235204/https://www.denverpost.com/2007/12/04/henry-wins-appeal-vs-nfl/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref> Henry remained in the substance abuse program, but was not suspended. Henry stated the positive test result was due to second-hand smoke. Henry is reported as passing a lie detector test, as well as a hair follicle test regarding whether or not he smoked marijuana.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2007 |title=Broncos back Henry after he passes lie, drug tests |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/news/story?id=3107244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235615/https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/news/story?id=3107244 |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

On February 21, 2008, Henry restructured his contract with the Broncos prior to his scheduled $6 million bonus to stay with the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Bill |date=February 20, 2008 |title=Henry returning with redone deal |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/02/20/henry-returning-with-redone-deal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235121/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/02/20/henry-returning-with-redone-deal/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref> Henry had previously stated, "I want to make it right to the Broncos, the fans and myself," he said. "I want to be a Bronco and make it all right. I don't want to be anywhere else. I owe those people something for all that happened last year. I want to clear my name there. I'm so hungry to do right there."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Bill |date=January 28, 2008 |title=Henry aims to make good for Broncos |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/01/28/henry-aims-to-make-good-for-broncos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235123/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/01/28/henry-aims-to-make-good-for-broncos/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

On June 2, 2008, Henry was released from the Denver Broncos just one year into his five-year, $22.5 million deal. "We did not feel his commitment to the Broncos was enough to warrant a spot on this football team," said head coach Mike Shanahan in a prepared statement. "He's just too inconsistent as a person. I'm not going to get into details what he did do or didn't do. If you don't do the little things, obviously you can't count on somebody. So that's why he's released." At the time Henry was reported to be out of the country and had not yet participated in any Broncos off-season workouts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2008 |title=Broncos Release RB Travis Henry |url=http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.henry.released.2.738377.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605051002/http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.henry.released.2.738377.html |archive-date=June 5, 2008 |website=CBS4Denver}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2008 |title=Travis Henry cut; path to 2,000 yards opens up for Selvin Young |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/travis-henry-cut-path-2-000-yards-opens--nfl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235616/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/travis-henry-cut-path-2-000-yards-opens--nfl.html |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=ca.sports.yahoo.com |language=en-CA}}</ref>

On July 12, 2008, it was revealed that Henry had once again tested positive for marijuana and would be suspended for one year. The failed test was reportedly dated in May 2008, showing that he used marijuana five months after winning his appeal. The Broncos stated that the team was not aware of Henry's test results at the time he was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2009 |title=Reports: Henry fails another drug test |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/travis-henry-0/sn-amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213235615/https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/travis-henry-0/sn-amp/ |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=December 13, 2022 |website=Sportsnet.ca |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

===Suspension===
On August 31, 2008, Henry was suspended for at least one year by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2008 |title=Travis Henry Is Suspended for 1 Year Regardless of Not Being Actually Employed |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/fanho-travis-henry-is-suspended-for-1-year-regardless-of-not-being-actually-employed/1851893/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225702/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/fanho-travis-henry-is-suspended-for-1-year-regardless-of-not-being-actually-employed/1851893/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=NBC New York |language=en-US}}</ref> He was reinstated by the NFL following his release from prison in August 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Ryan |date=August 17, 2012 |title=Travis Henry, like Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress, looking for NFL redemption |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/19815646/travis-henry-like-michael-vick-and-plaxico-burress-looking-for-nfl-redemption |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418182110/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=August 19, 2012 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] !! [[2001 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]
| 13 || 12 || 213 || 729 || 3.4 || 25 || 4 || 22 || 179 || 8.1 || 40 || 0
|-
! [[2002 NFL season|2002]] !! [[2002 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 325 || '''1,438''' || 4.4 || 34 || '''13''' || '''43''' || '''309''' || 7.2 || 26 || '''1'''
|-
! [[2003 NFL season|2003]] !! [[2003 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]
| 15 || 15 || '''331''' || 1,356 || 4.1 || 64 || 10 || 28 || 158 || 5.6 || 18 || '''1''' 
|-
! [[2004 NFL season|2004]] !! [[2004 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]
| 10 || 5 || 94 || 326 || 3.5 || 19 || 0 || 10 || 45 || 4.5 || 10 || 0
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 Tennessee Titans season|TEN]]
| 10 || 1 || 88 || 335 || 3.8 || 29 || 0 || 13 || 117 || 9.0 || '''42''' || 0
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Tennessee Titans season|TEN]]
| 14 || 13 || 270 || 1,211 || '''4.5''' || '''70''' || 7 || 18 || 78 || 4.3 || 12 || 0
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 12 || 7 || 167 || 691 || 4.1 || 33 || 4 || 7 || 65 || '''9.3''' || 21 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrTr00.htm Career]!! 90 !! 69 !! 1,488 !! 6,086 !! 4.1 !! 70 !! 38 !! 141 !! 951 !! 6.7 !! 42 !! 2
|}

==Personal life==
Henry was married once, at age 19, to a woman six years his senior; the marriage was later [[annulment|annulled]]. He was engaged in 2009, but no marriage has been reported as of January 2016.<ref name="NYTimes">{{Cite web |last=Tierney |first=Mike |date=March 12, 2009 |title=With Nine Mouths to Feed, Travis Henry Says He's Broke |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/sports/football/12henry.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225428/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/sports/football/12henry.html |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Henry has fathered at least 11 children by 10 different women (one of the women having twins).<ref name="twins">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=March 12, 2009 |title=After Birth of Twins, Travis Henry Now Has 11 Kids by 10 Women |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/fanho-after-birth-of-twins-travis-henry-now-has-11-kids-by-10-women/1871834/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225549/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/fanho-after-birth-of-twins-travis-henry-now-has-11-kids-by-10-women/1871834/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=NBC 7 San Diego |language=en-US}}</ref>

Henry has had on-going problems making his [[child support]] payments to the mothers of nine of his children. He was arrested in [[Polk County, Florida]], in March 2009 and charged with failing to pay $16,600 in child support.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=2009-03-04 |title=TRAVIS HENRY, BEHIND BARS |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/travis-henry-behind-bars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225543/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/03/04/travis-henry-behind-bars/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> His lawyer estimates that he is obligated to pay at least $170,000 per year in [[child support]] payments.<ref name="NYTimes" />

==Drug trafficking arrest==
On September 30, 2008, Henry was arrested by the [[Drug Enforcement Administration|DEA]] after allegedly being involved in a multi-kilogram cocaine transaction that occurred in [[Centennial, Colorado]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stapleton |first=Arnie |last2=Tsai |first2=Catherine |date=October 1, 2008 |title=DEA: Former Bronco Henry Allegedly In Cocaine Deal |url=http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/travis.henry.cocaine.2.830230.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081002214150/http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/travis.henry.cocaine.2.830230.html |archive-date=October 2, 2008 |access-date=October 1, 2008 |website=CBS4Denver}}</ref> Henry, portrayed by court documents "as the ruthless 'money guy' in a cocaine trafficking ring", faced ten years to life on federal drug trafficking charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Kirk |last2=Cardona |first2=Felice |date=October 1, 2008 |title=Ex-Bronco Henry arrested in cocaine-trafficking case |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/10/01/ex-bronco-henry-arrested-in-cocaine-trafficking-case/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225214/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/10/01/ex-bronco-henry-arrested-in-cocaine-trafficking-case/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref> On March 31, 2009, Henry and prosecutors reached a plea agreement; a change-of-plea hearing was set for April 16 by the judge.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2009 |title=Former Broncos RB Travis Henry to plead guilty to drug charge |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-04-02-henry-plea_N.htm?csp=34 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719093359/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-04-02-henry-plea_N.htm?csp=34 |archive-date=July 19, 2012 |access-date=April 2, 2009 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The plea deal consisted of Henry accepting a charge of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute. The maximum penalties included serving ten years to life in prison, and a fines of up to $4 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2009 |title=Ex-Bronco Henry signs plea for one coke charge |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4068677 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225403/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4068677 |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

On July 15, 2009, Henry was sentenced to three years in federal prison for financing a cocaine trafficking operation.  The fine was waived by the judge, who stated that the defendant (Henry) could not afford a fine.  In addition, if Henry completed a drug program while in prison, his sentence could be reduced by one year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Clair |date=July 15, 2009 |title=Travis Henry gets 3 years for dealing cocaine |url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_3f1f6a18-7187-11de-9bb4-001cc4c002e0.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719093848/http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_3f1f6a18-7187-11de-9bb4-001cc4c002e0.html |archive-date=July 19, 2009 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=Billings Gazette}}</ref> Henry was released from custody after two years.<ref>{{cite web | last=Klis | first=Mike | title=Ex-Broncos running back Travis Henry reinstated by NFL commish Goodell | website=The Denver Post | date=2012-08-07 | url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/08/07/ex-broncos-running-back-travis-henry-reinstated-by-nfl-commish-goodell-2/ | access-date=2024-12-08}}</ref>

==References==
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