Tag: Derrick Henry

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hands off to running back Derrick Henry (22) in the second quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Bengals led 17-14 at halftime.

Ravens RB Derrick Henry eclipses 10,000 career rushing yards

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Baltimore running back Derrick Henry crossed two career milestones on Sunday during the Ravens’ 41-38 overtime win at the Cincinnati Bengals.

Henry, 30, became the 32nd player in NFL history to rush for 10,000 yards, and he recorded his 100th career touchdown from scrimmage, only the 26th player and 14th running back to do so.

In his first season with the Ravens, Henry entered the day as the NFL’s active leader in rushing attempts (2,110), rushing yards (9,982) and rushing touchdowns (95). Through four games this season, he led the league with 480 rushing yards, five rushing TDs and 120.0 rushing yards per game, as well as the longest run of the year at 87 yards.

Henry’s 1-yard score with 8:54 left in the first quarter gave Baltimore a 7-0 lead. His 5-yard run in the second quarter got him to the 10,000-yard threshold.

Henry became the fifth player in league history to reach both marks within his first 125 games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson as well as Adrian Peterson.

“(I’m) always grateful for the journey and everyone that’s been a part of it,” Henry said this past week on reaching 10,000 rushing yards. “I’ve been blessed tremendously, and I’m very thankful to be able to be able to play this long and be able to reach a milestone that big.

“All the great ones before me that I idolized — they achieved that accomplishment, so for me to be doing something that the ones that I’ve idolized have done is so cool.”

He’s also the first Raven with a rushing touchdown in his first five games, according to the team.

The longtime Tennessee Titan punctuated his memorable day with a huge run during overtime. After Cincinnati’s Evan McPherson missed a 53-yard field goal to clinch the game, Henry ran 51 yards up the left sideline to the Bengals’ 6-yard line, and Baltimore sent Justin Tucker on to kick the 24-yard game-winning field goal.

Henry finished the day with 92 rushing yards on 15 carries.

For his career, Henry has played 124 games (93 starts) for the Titans (2016-23) and Ravens. The Titans picked him in the second round in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Henry has been selected to four Pro Bowls and was the 2020 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Sunday was a big day for career milestones, as Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed 60,000 career passing yards in New York’s 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London.

Rodgers, 40, entered the day with 59,904 career passing yards, and he also was the league’s active leader with 5,083 completions, 7,789 attempts and 480 TDs.

He added to those numbers on Sunday by going 29 for 54 for 244 yards and two touchdowns as well as three interceptions in becoming the ninth QB in NFL history to throw for 60,000 career passing yards.

Rodgers has now played 236 games (229 starts) for the Green Bay Packers (2005-22) and Jets.

–Field Level Media

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Ravens eager for opening rematch with champion Chiefs

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The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest to become the first team since the 1960s to win three consecutive NFL championships when they host the Baltimore Ravens in the season opener on Thursday.

This contest is a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game, which the visiting Chiefs won 17-10.

It’s also the sixth meeting between Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP. Mahomes owns a 4-1 head-to-head record against Jackson, who downplayed the rivalry with Mahomes this week and potential payback for the loss to the Chiefs in January.

“Any game I play in, I feel like it’s a revenge game,” Jackson said. “I’m not just going to look at this game like a revenge game. Anybody we play, no matter if we’ve beaten them or lost to them in previous years, I just want to win.”

The Ravens inexplicably ran the ball just 16 times — eight by Jackson — for 81 yards in the AFC Championship Game despite finishing the regular season with the NFL’s top ground attack. The Ravens signed four-time Pro Bowler Derrick Henry as a free agent in the offseason, and he should get plenty of opportunities to carry the ball against the Chiefs

Henry ran for 672 yards with eight touchdowns in six games, including the postseason, against Kansas City over eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta tried to acquire Henry at last season’s trade deadline, but the Titans denied him. Henry became the Ravens’ top free-agent target, and DeCosta signed him to a two-year, $16 million deal in March.

When asked whether he would have been the difference for the Ravens in last season’s playoffs, Henry said this week, “Hell yes. I was wishing I could suit up that day (when I was) watching that game. But, yes, now it’s my turn, so (I have) to take advantage of it. It’s going to be a hell of a game. The Chiefs are always tough, (and) they’re solid on all three (phases), so we’ve got to be locked in this week to be able to execute on Thursday.”

The Chiefs have not shied away from trying to make history this season as they try to become the first team to win a third consecutive Super Bowl. The Ravens could be one of their biggest challenges in the AFC, and Kansas City players want to send a message to the rest of the NFL that their team is still the one to beat.

The Chiefs will get an opportunity on Thursday night, shortly after unveiling their Super Bowl LVIII championship banner. Mahomes is expecting another hard-fought matchup.

“The common thing is just physicality and speed. That’s who the Ravens are,” Mahomes said. “They’re a team that’s going to play hard. They’re going to play physically, and you have to accept that challenge. If you don’t, they’re going to dominate the football game.

“Even though they’ve traded through defensive coordinators, they have those same principles. I think that’s more of the team (and) the culture they have, and I’m sure there will be wrinkles that we’ll have to adjust (to) out there. I mean, they have a great football team (and) a great defense. It’s going to be a great challenge for us.”

–Field Level Media

Oct 15, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New Ravens RB Derrick Henry hungry to prove his worth

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Derrick Henry admitted he’s been angling to play in Baltimore longer than a few days, so he described himself as thankful the Ravens signed him to a two-year deal in free agency this week.

“It’s going to be fun this year, for sure,” Henry said Thursday after making his contract official.

The Tennessee Titans opted to change directions at running back, signing Dallas Cowboys free agent Tony Pollard to fill Henry’s spot under new coach Brian Callahan.

But the Ravens have been “chasing Derrick Henry for awhile,” according to general manager Eric DeCosta. Even Henry thought he was headed to Baltimore in the middle of last season.

“We tried to trade for Derrick before the (2023) trade deadline. We thought there was a reasonable chance,” DeCosta said. “When you evaluate the tape, watch the player, see the history of the player … it made all the sense in the world for us.”

Henry is the NFL’s active leading rusher with 9,502 yards and has six consecutive seasons with at least 10 rushing touchdowns.

This season, the 30-year-old will slot in alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson for the team that led the NFL in rushing in 2023.

Henry said “let them keep talking” when asked about playing the position at his age, generally considered the point of imminent decline for NFL running backs.

“Tell them to keep watching,” Henry said.

–Field Level Media

Oct 15, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) leaves the field after an NFL International Series game against the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens rush to trumpet addition of RB Derrick Henry

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Running back Derrick Henry is set to join Lamar Jackson in the backfield of the Baltimore Ravens.

A two-year, $16 million deal that can be worth up to $20 million, per reports, brings a clear-cut lead back to Baltimore.

Henry, 30, was named to his fourth Pro Bowl in five years after leading the NFL in carries (280) in 17 games last season with the Tennessee Titans.

He rushed for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns — his fifth season of more than 1,000 yards, including 2,027 in 2020 when he was named a first-team All-Pro.

The Ravens had Henry on their radar last season, however their attempts to acquire the two-time rushing champion prior to the trade deadline were unsuccessful.

Henry will join two-time NFL MVP Jackson on a team that led the league with 2,661 yards rushing last season.

The addition of Henry for Baltimore came after Gus Edwards agreed to a reported two-year, $7 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. Fellow running back J.K. Dobbins also is a free agent.

Henry rushed for 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns on the ground in 119 career games (88 starts) with the Titans.

The 2015 Heisman Trophy recipient was selected by Tennessee in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Tennessee agreed to a three-year contract with former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard.

–Field Level Media

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) exits the field after defeating Jacksonville Jaguars 28-20 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Reports: Derrick Henry agrees to 2-year deal with Ravens

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Free agent running back Derrick Henry is signing a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

The $16 million deal can be worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Ravens, per reports.

Henry appeared to confirm the news on Twitter, writing “Flock Nation I swea it’s up !”

Henry, 30, was named to his fourth Pro Bowl in five years after leading the NFL in carries (280) in 17 games last season with the Tennessee Titans. He rushed for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns — his fifth season of more than 1,000 yards, including 2,027 in 2020 when he was named a first-team All-Pro.

A two-time rushing champion, Henry has gained 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns on the ground in 119 career games (88 starts) with the Titans.

–Field Level Media

Feb 4, 2023; Paradise, NV, USA; AFC running back Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans (22) during Pro Bowl Games practice at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Titans shopped Derrick Henry, to release Bud DuPree

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The Tennessee Titans are expected to release pass rusher Bud DuPree in a cost-cutting move, NFL Network reported Monday.

The report comes a day after Bally Sports reported that the Titans shopped All-Pro running back Derrick Henry at last week’s Scouting Combine.

Henry, 29, is entering the final year of his contract with the Titans. He’s owed $10.5 million in base salary in 2023 — non-guaranteed — but would count $16.4 million against the cap after signing a restructured deal with the Titans in September, according to Spotrac.

Trading Henry would save the Titans roughly $6 million against the cap, incurring a dead cap hit of $10.1 million.

DuPree is due to make $17 million in 2023. The Titans would clear $9.35 million in cap space. The Titans signed him to a five-year, $82.5 million deal in March 2021.

DuPree, 30, had just seven sacks in two seasons and 22 games (17 starts) for the Titans. He posted 46.5 sacks in six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who selected him No. 22 overall in the 2015 draft.

DuPree has 10 forced fumbles and 82 quarterback hits in 103 career games (83 starts) with the two teams.

Henry is a three-time Pro Bowl selection who has rushed for 8,335 yards and 78 touchdowns in 102 games (71 starts) for the Titans, who selected him in the second round of the 2016 draft.

–Field Level Media

Dec 24, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) fights off a tackle attempt from Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Titans rule RB Derrick Henry doubtful with hip injury

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The Tennessee Titans will move toward a key game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday with running back Derrick Henry listed as doubtful with a hip injury.

The Titans are just 7-8 in the AFC South but are tied for first place with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Henry, 28, is second in the NFL with 1,429 yards rushing this season. He gained 126 yards on 23 carries in last weekend’s 19-14 loss to the lowly Houston Texans in his third consecutive game of at least 100 yards and eighth this season. He had a 48-yard touchdown run in the game.

The Titans already are without quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who is out for the season with an ankle injury. Malik Willis was 14-of-23 passing for 99 yards and two interceptions against the Texans.

Running back Hassan Haskins is listed as second on the Titans’ depth chart. The rookie out of Michigan has just 50 yards rushing this season on 11 carries. Undrafted rookie Julius Chestnut has 13 yards on five carries.

Henry, who has been named to the Pro Bowl three times and was the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2020, has gained 8,226 yards on 1,720 carries over his seven NFL seasons out of Alabama, with 78 touchdowns. He has 126 career receptions for three more TDs.

Tennessee cornerback Kristian Fulton (groin) also was listed as doubtful for Thursday, as was linebacker Denico Autry (biceps), while safety Amani Hooker (knee) was listed as out.

–Field Level Media