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Derrick Henry’s Push for a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson
9/8/2026, 3:08:37 AM
Henry’s Super Bowl Drive
Running back Derrick Henry, who joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2024, has publicly declared that winning a championship with quarterback Lamar Jackson is his primary motivation. After experiencing a lone playoff win and a loss in the 2024 divisional round (27-25 to the Buffalo Bills), followed by a missed postseason in 2025, Henry says the 2026 season is the target for achieving that goal. He emphasizes the personal desire to “feel that feeling” rather than watch from the couch.
Recent Ravens Performance & Changes
Since Henry’s arrival, the Ravens have recorded one playoff berth and one playoff victory in two seasons, including an AFC Championship Game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 season. In nine postseason games, Henry has logged 211 touches for 1,090 yards and seven touchdowns. The franchise responded to the 2025 disappointment by dismissing head coach John Harbaugh and bringing in a new coaching staff. Sources differ on the new coach’s name—one cites Jesse Minter, another Jesse Mitchell—but both agree the hire signals a defensive revamp ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Official Statements & Responses
Henry’s comments, delivered on “The Lounge” podcast and echoed in a team-released statement, stress that a Super Bowl win is essential to his legacy. The organization’s communications highlight the offseason defensive overhaul and the leadership change as foundations for the upcoming push.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It would be crazy for me to say I played with Lamar Jackson, and we didn’t win no championships,” — Derrick Henry
- “I want to win a Super Bowl. That’s a big motivation,” — Derrick Henry
- “I want to win a Super Bowl. That's a big motivation. I just want to be able to feel that feeling. I'm tired of watching. Every year, I'm tired of being at home on the couch watching. I want to be a part of it. That's what's motivating me right now. I'm going to keep going until we get to that point. We have the 2026 season to get that accomplished.” — Article Continues Below He
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Coaching appointment: NBC Sports identifies the new head coach as Jesse Minter, while ClutchPoints refers to Jesse Mitchell. No additional clarification is provided in the available sources.
