The Baltimore Ravens are expected to sign veteran All-Pro running back Derrick Henry.
According to Adam Schefter, after much discussion about where Derrick Henry will sign, he is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens.
Free-agent Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN.
The King now will play in the Queen City. pic.twitter.com/W2oOId6bf6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens Close the Deal
Many conversations arose late Monday night about an offer on the table for Derrick Henry, as reported by Gridiron Heroics last night. Baltimore and Derrick Henry worked on the details throughout the night and came to a deal Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have been a top rushing team in the NFL for the past six seasons. They have ranked in the top five in rushing yards, yards per game, and rush attempts since 2018. Ironically enough, that is when Lamar Jackson took over the starting quarterback role.
Henry will undoubtedly add to that rushing attack. He has averaged over four yards per carry his entire NFL career. Last season, Derrick had over 1,000 yards rushing on 280 carries and 12 touchdowns.
Other Options for Henry
Derrick was an option for the Houston Texans, but they must have felt they were far away from a deal and traded for another AFC East back in Joe Mixon.
The Dallas Cowboys were early contenders, but their name was missing from the recent conversation for the Cowboys. The Cowboys will also have to look elsewhere after losing out on Tony Pollard.
Ravens did a ton of legwork on RBs, and the feeling coming out of the weekend was that Baltimore would be a favorite for Henry. https://t.co/0Xqa8yTiCD
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024
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