Another member of a loaded free-agent running back class has found a new team.
Derrick Henry agreed to a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens for a base value of $16 million. The deal could be worth up to $20 million with incentives, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Ravens have had interest in Henry since last season, when they reportedly explored acquiring him in a trade. Baltimore had been viewed as the favorite to sign Henry all offseason.
Though he is on the wrong side of 30 and entering his ninth NFL season, Henry was still plenty productive with the Tennessee Titans in 2023. He finished with 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns and averaged 4.2 yards per carry.
Baltimore has dealt with a rash of running back injuries in recent years, including losing J.K. Dobbins to a torn Achilles in Week 1 last season. Dobbins is a free agent and unlikely to return to the Ravens now that they have signed Henry.
Henry has missed just one game over the past two seasons, so the Ravens are hoping he can help snap their streak of impactful injuries at the running back position.
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