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
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. — Zach Canter