NFL executives reveal what Ravens may want for Derrick Henry ahead of trade deadline

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta seemed prepared to make multiple acquisitions ahead of the NFL trade deadline, which arrives at 4:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 10, when he landed offensive lineman Cam Jurgens from the Philadelphia Eagles in early October.

However, the Ravens' situation changed when starting quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered an injury to the thumb on his throwing hand that left him needing surgery and could cause him to miss the rest of the season on the same day that Baltimore fell to 4-4. 

Recent whispers have suggested that the Ravens could now trade running back Derrick Henry before the sun sets next Tuesday. For a Casino.org piece published on Thursday, NFL insider Jason La Canfora shared an update on the Henry trade rumors.

Would it be worth it for the Ravens to trade Derrick Henry?

"Multiple execs told me they think the Ravens could get third-round value for Henry," La Canfora explained. "After giving away a 2028 second-round pick to the Eagles for struggling (and concussed at the time) offensive lineman Cam Jurgens, this team badly needs additional draft capital."

La Canfora noted that "the industry believes DeCosta will be too stubborn to sell" before Nov. 10, and the fact that DeCosta plans to acquire journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals would lead one to believe the executive isn't punting on the remainder of the season. 

That said, the Ravens would fall to 4-5 if they lose to the 5-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had Baltimore as a 10-point home underdog for that game.