The Baltimore Ravens have made a significant move to strengthen their rushing game by signing star running back Derrick Henry. The deal, worth two years and $16 million, includes a guaranteed $9 million in the first year and has the potential to reach $20 million with all incentives.
Last season, the Ravens led the NFL with an impressive 2,661 rushing yards, the highest among all 32 teams. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was a key contributor, rushing for 821 yards over 16 games—the most by any quarterback in the past six seasons since his entry into the NFL in 2018, accumulating a total of 5,258 yards.
Derrick Henry, who concluded his eighth season with the Tennessee Titans in 2023, is a two-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Henry has consistently delivered over 1,000 rushing yards in five of his past six seasons, including a standout performance in 2020 with 2,027 yards, earning him the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and a spot on the First-team All-Pro.
With Henry joining the Ravens, fans can anticipate a more dynamic and formidable rushing attack, potentially propelling the team to new heights in the upcoming season. This partnership between Henry and Jackson is poised to create a versatile offense that can dominate both the ground game and passing strategies.
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Baltimore Ravens make top rushing pair by adding Derrick Henry
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