“I never said I wanted to go somewhere else,” Derrick Henry said, emphasizing his commitment to the Baltimore Ravens following recent speculation regarding his future with the team.
The Baltimore Ravens have no plans to trade running back Derrick Henry before the NFL trade deadline, according to league sources cited by ESPN. The team recently communicated its intention to remain with the franchise directly to Henry, according to a report from ESPN on November 7.
Despite the organization’s decision, rumors circulated in recent weeks suggesting the five-time Pro Bowl selection could be moved. Speculation included potential interest from the New York Giants and New England Patriots, though no direct evidence exists that either team inquired about the running back.
Trade rumors emerged as the Ravens faced injury concerns among their quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson and Tyler “Snoop” Huntley have both been sidelined due to injuries, according to reports.
Huntley has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. While the Ravens hope Jackson returns before the season concludes, his exact timeline remains uncertain. This instability has reportedly led the team to consider quarterback Jacoby Brissett, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals, to maintain competitiveness and support a playoff push.
The Ravens currently hold a 4-5 record. The team is looking to stabilize its offense regardless of whether Jackson or Brissett is under center, with Henry expected to provide essential support to the ground game.
The speculation intensified following a 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. That defeat marked the third game in which Baltimore lost by 20 points or more, a first in the history of the franchise.
Henry addressed the rumors following the Jacksonville game, noting that he has had no discussions with team management regarding a move. He said the team should get back to work, get better and try to turn the situation around.
During Thursday’s contest, Henry surpassed Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson to move into seventh place on the NFL’s all-time rushing yards list. His career total now stands at 13,707 yards after 11 seasons in the league.
Henry is currently chasing the record held by Curtis Martin, who sits in sixth place with 14,101 career rushing yards.
| Rank | Player | Total Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Curtis Martin | 14,101 |
| 7th | Derrick Henry | 13,707 |
Baltimore enters a period of relatively favorable matchups as they attempt to recover from their recent losing streak. The Ravens are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Chargers in a Monday night game.
Following the Chargers matchup, the team will play two consecutive road games against the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans. After a bye week, the Ravens are scheduled to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home.
There is no direct evidence that the Giants inquired about Henry. A source informed ESPN that the running back the Giants inquired about was Justice Hill.
Lamar Jackson is currently out due to injury. The Ravens organization is reportedly hoping for his return within the current season, though a specific timeline has not been confirmed.
Derrick Henry currently ranks 7th all-time in NFL rushing yards with 13,707 yards. He recently moved past Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson to reach this position.
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