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Derrick Henry Dominates Again After Ravens Contract Snub

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Derrick Henry Joins Ravens

Derrick Henry said the Tennessee Titans gave him no contract before he signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
He joined Baltimore on a two-year, $19 million deal that could rise to $20 million in 2024.
Through three games Henry leads the NFL with 66 carries, six touchdowns and 301 rushing yards.
He left Tennessee after 9,502 rushing yards and 90 touchdowns, calling the exit bittersweet.

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Derrick Henry Breaks Record

Derrick Henry rushed 89 yards, scored two touchdowns and passed Eric Dickerson into ninth on the NFL’s all-time rushing list.
The game gave Henry his 34th career multi-TD effort, the third-most in NFL history.
Henry’s short-yardage conversion is 2-for-9 overall and 1-for-7 on runs.
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle still calls Henry on third-and-1 despite the poor rate.
Ravens lost All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard, removing a sixth-lineman blocker for Henry.

History

Historical Context

In 1973 O.J. Simpson rushed for 2,003 yards, becoming the first player to break 2,000 yards in a 14-game season and earning NFL MVP honors. His record sparked a pattern where 2,000-yard seasons, such as Derrick Henry’s 2021 entry into the club, have drawn attention to player valuation. The milestone continues to shape offensive strategies and player valuation.

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Derrick Henry Joins Ravens

Derrick Henry said the Tennessee Titans gave him no contract before he signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
He joined Baltimore on a two-year, $19 million deal that could rise to $20 million in 2024.
Through three games Henry leads the NFL with 66 carries, six touchdowns and 301 rushing yards.
He left Tennessee after 9,502 rushing yards and 90 touchdowns, calling the exit bittersweet.

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