Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is still one of the highest paid players at his position despite his advanced age as part of a storied career with two teams
08:00 ET, 30 Oct 2025
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Derrick Henry signed a historic deal this offseason
The Baltimore Ravens inked 31-year-old running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $30 million extension this offseason, the largest deal given to any back over the age of 30 in NFL history.
Henry has already accumulated north of $80 million in career earnings and, thanks to sponsorships with companies like Nike, Old Spice, Campbell's Chunky, State Farm and Pizza Hut, boasts a net worth of $12 million.
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The deal came for good reason; in 2024, the former Heisman trophy winner rushed for 1,921 yards and a league-best 16 touchdowns as part of a dominant Ravens campaign.
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Baltimore has struggled to start the 2025 season in part due to injuries to starting quarterback Lamar Jackson and to an array of defenders. Henry, to his credit, has done his part. The 31-year-old has rushed for 510 yards and five scores, though he has lost a trio of costly fumbles.
Why else did Baltimore give Henry an extension? In addition to his 2024 dominance, the former Alabama man has one of the most glistening resumes of any running back in NFL history.
Henry is a four-time All-Pro and captured the 2020 Offensive Player of the Yeaaward r with a historic campaign. The former Tennessee Titans player has led the league in rushing yards twice and rushing touchdowns three times.
"Flockkkkkk, God is good !!" Henry posted on X after the deal was signed.. "Ravens I’m appreciative & grateful for everyone apart of this great organization & a BIG S/O to all my teammates to be able to make this possible.".
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Henry and Jackson are one of the most formidable RB-QB combos in the NFL(Image: Getty Images)
"Thank you Flock Nation for always supporting . Working as hard I can to be able to contribute to us holding up that trophy when it’s all said & done . Love, 22."
He received high praise from Baltimore assistant head coach and team running back coach Willie Taggart after signing the deal.
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“If you watch his work ethic, and you see the way he works on and off the field, how he takes care of his body, and then just to watch him out there, you don’t see a downside,” Taggart said.
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“He’s still getting stronger, if you ask me. … If you look at the performance he had last year — one of his better years — and that’s nine years in."
"That’s big time. It’s important to him. He told you guys a minute ago (that) he wants to win a Super Bowl, and I know he’s going to do everything he can to help this football team accomplish that.”