SUMMARY
- Derrick Henry was a player for Tennessee Titans and is currently a running back.
- Henry has a signed a mega deal of $20 million with Baltimore Ravens.
Derrick Henry is a running back in the NFL and previously played for the Tennessee Titans. Henry has amassed some amazing stats throughout the years. Having over 180 rushing yards in three straight games, he is the first player in NFL history to accomplish this feat. At Yulee High School, Henry began his football career in addition to his baseball and track careers.
After that, Henry accepted offers from USC, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Florida, and Clemson but chose to attend the University of Alabama instead. Henry, who was rated as a five-star prospect by ESPN, took home multiple important honors, including the Maxwell Award, the Heisman Trophy, and the National Championship.
Henry was selected by the Titans in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft following his graduation from college. Derrick Henry committed to a four-year, $5.40 million professional contract with the Titans. Henry went on to ink a massive $50 million four-year contract in 2020 after that.
The Baltimore Ravens are supposedly signing Henry to a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Lamar Jackson will finally be able to play with a top-tier running back. Fans stated the same upon seeing the blockbuster news. “They got the two best rbs in the league,” wrote a fan in response. “Lamar and King Henry will be legendary,” wrote another user.
Even though over the past few weeks, there have been numerous rumors and conjectures regarding Henry’s possible NFL future team. According to rumors, the NFL’s 2020 Offensive Player of the Year could have been signed by teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. However, the Ravens seem to be the perfect option for Henry going forward.
Derrick Henry’s new contract with Baltimore Ravens
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Tennessee Titans standout Derrick Henry has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with Baltimore. Up to $20 million might be spent on the deal, with $9 million guaranteed in the first year. This is a blockbuster free agent signing that instantly elevates the Ravens’ backfield to a new level.
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. pic.twitter.com/jYiY9118kR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
Despite being a second-round choice and the winner of the Heisman Trophy, Henry remained undiscovered by the Tennessee Titans for some time. Henry’s career took off as the Titans began to rely more and more on him towards the end of his third season. Jackson has led the Ravens in running the last five seasons, Henry could lighten his workload.
