On May 14, Derrick Henry agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens, which includes $25 million in guaranteed money. The deal secures his place in Baltimore through the 2027 season. Henry remains fully invested in the franchise, determined to ensure his ambitions contribute to the team’s overall success.
Henry shared his thoughts on the extension with reporters on Monday, outlining the personal goals he plans to pursue as he works to raise his level of play and contribute more to the Ravens’ success.
At 31, Henry is grateful for the team’s investment but even more determined to uphold a high standard of play as he battles the effects of aging.
“I want to be great,” Henry spoke with members of the media on Monday. “No matter how good it is or how bad it is, I’m always focused on me trying to get better each and every day and each and every way I can. I think, for you to be great, you have to focus on being consistent. You got to outwork everybody and that’s the approach I have to take.”
Derrick Henry remains one of the league’s premier running backs, and with his new extension in place, the Ravens are positioned to keep relying on his top-tier production in the backfield.
Derrick Henry’s time with the Ravens
“I love football; I love playing. I know people look at the age, but I don’t really try to focus on that; I just focus on: How can Derrick Henry be better? How can Derrick Henry help the Ravens get to where they want to get to?” Henry continued.
Henry made a historic impact in his first season with the Ravens. He became the first running back in NFL history to record at least 1,500 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in three separate seasons. His performance also earned him a fifth career Pro Bowl selection.
Derrick Henry suited up for all 17 games in 2024 and powered the Ravens’ ground attack with another dominant campaign. He tallied 325 carries for 1,921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, while also contributing 19 receptions for 193 yards and two more scores through the air.
After falling just short in a 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round, Baltimore will head into the 2025 season with championship ambitions—and Henry remains central to those hopes.
