The Baltimore Beatdown staff share their reactions to the news of the Ravens signing RB Derrick Henry to a 2-year extension.
According to reports, the Baltimore Ravens have signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $30 million extension. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff.
It was all but confirmed the Ravens and Henry would come together for a contract extension. DeCosta spoke glowingly of Henry and the two sides wanted to get a deal done. Henry wanted to be fairly compensated and the Ravens desired to keep his services after a dominant 2024 season.
Now, it’s complete. Henry gets the biggest deal in NFL history for a running back over 30 years old and the Ravens bear witness to more years of Henry obliterating run defenses and back-breaking first down runs in late contests. An all-around win for both sides as the Ravens push for a Super Bowl. — Kyle Phoenix
It’s a risky move giving this much money to a running back over the age of 30, but Derrick Henry isn’t exactly a normal running back. Henry is fresh off one of his best seasons in the NFL and does not appear to be slowing down at all. Playing alongside Lamar Jackson means he is not the focal point of the offense anymore like he was for almost his entire career with the Tennessee Titans, which could help his longevity. — Dustin Cox
While this extensions was talked about as a possibility as the Ravens needed to create cap space, this move is so much more than that. Derrick Henry will now likely retire as a Baltimore Raven, whether that’s at the end of this contract after 2027 or later if he continues to play on one-year deals after that.
While giving money to running backs over the age of 30 is rare, so is a player like Henry. The King showed no signs of slowing down last year, going second in the league in yards while also being first in yards after contact, missed tackles forced and first down runs according to PFF. I don’t see Henry slowing down any time soon either. The offense is simply better with a mega star back like Henry next to Lamar Jackson. — Zach Canter