The Baltimore Ravens didn’t have to wait long to snag one of the best players in free agency. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the AFC North powerhouse will ink former league rushing title winner Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million. He will receive $9 million in guaranteed money during the first season. The Ravens, which house two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and rookie sensation Zay Flowers, will now add one of the best running backs in league history.
Following the best record in the NFL and a trip to the AFC Championship, Baltimore swiftly added another elite player to their already impressive roster. This move has sparked reactions across social media, with NFL fans expressing their concerns about their team’s chances against the Ravens, now strengthened with the addition of Henry.
Baltimore Ravens Add Top Free Agent Derrick Henry: NFL Fans React
The league is officially on notice, with the Baltimore Ravens forming an elite backfield combo of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry. Baltimore already posted elite rushing numbers in 2023 despite losing feature back J.K. Dobbins in the season opener. Now, the Ravens will replace the often injured Dobbins with Henry, the workhorse. Naturally, NFL fans are spooked at the idea of Jackson and Henry, alongside Zay Jones, Mark Andrews, and an elite offensive line, creating a historic offensive for the 2024 season.
Jackson & Henry together. AFC North will be one tough SOB again. pic.twitter.com/aliKOjgmUX
— Troy (Moose) Bengals & Things 🐅 (@moose196850) March 12, 2024
THE OFFENSIVE TALENT OF JACKSON HENRY MITCHELL ANDREWS LIKELY AND FLOWERS IS UNDENIABLY THE BEST EVER THE #Ravens HAS EVER HAD AT ONE TIME…. IDC BOUT POSITIONAL VALUE IF THIS HELPS US WIN A RING
— Kirk Caldwell (@HarpoBeatMe) March 12, 2024
Jackson + Henry = Lewis + Suggs https://t.co/zXtaZUPFhC
— J (@jasonmezrahi) March 12, 2024
Coaches: who wants to cover that Lamar/Henry running tandem?
Defenses:pic.twitter.com/iifx3iNQT3
— BetRivers Sportsbook (@BetRivers) March 12, 2024
Bruh Derrick Henry is goin to the Ravens – man Lamar, Henry, Andrews, Flowers, bruh that's a scary sight #NFLFreeAgency #DerrickHenry #ohenry #ravens #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/dGYdPktMR1
— Robert Kelly (@ochoslize) March 12, 2024
Ravens run game with Lamar, Henry, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell pic.twitter.com/kIDcgoV9s1
— G Love (@TokenBK1) March 12, 2024
lamar + henry run attack pic.twitter.com/zYsrvbeh8K
— ethan @ rebirth (@e354n) March 11, 2024
The #NFL isn't ready for the Lamar + Henry zone read, RPO game. Give us the Lombardi now. Ravens SuperBowl szn confirmed. #RavensFlock https://t.co/kxjc5N3HtE
— MillsRx (@GameMedicine) March 12, 2024
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry: 2024 Outlook
On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens added Derrick Henry via free agency. Henry dominated the NFL from 2019 to 2020, winning the rushing title twice while tallying 3,567 rushing yards and 33 scores. After injuries derailed his 2021 season, he has led the NFL in carries over the past two seasons and scored 25 rushing touchdowns.
Henry will look to become more efficient with the Ravens next fall. After averaging 4.9 yards per carry from 2018 to 2022, he has failed to post 4.5 yards per rush attempt in any of the past three seasons. The Alabama product will also enter his age-30 season in 2024.
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