Derrick Henry has been notably rewarded after an impressive first season with the Ravens.
As reported on Wednesday, the five-time Pro Bowl running back has agreed to a two-year extension worth $30 million with Baltimore, which includes $25 million guaranteed.
“@Ravens I am grateful and thankful to everyone who made this possible, especially this amazing organization and my teammates. Big shout out!” Henry, age 31, posted on Wednesday afternoon on X.
The latest extension eclipses his previous two-year contract worth $16 million, which had a $9 million guarantee for the 2024 offseason, making it the largest contract ever given to a running back over 30.
During the season, Henry rushed for 1,921 yards across 17 regular season games and notched up 16 touchdowns, also contributing two touchdowns through the air.
The Ravens finished the season with a record of 12-5.
They reached the playoffs but were eliminated in the division round against the Bills. Henry rushed for 84 yards and scored a touchdown in a close 27-25 defeat.
Despite the disappointing end, Ravens management was impressed with his performance.
“He was the ideal player for us last year. A solid addition, he brought so much both on and off the field. We’re fortunate to have him and are hopeful his success continues this year,” stated Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta after the season, according to the team’s website.
In the 2024 season, Henry surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the third consecutive year.
He started his NFL journey with the Titans in 2016 and was selected in the second round of the draft. He spent the first eight seasons of his career in Tennessee, earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2020.
Now, with the Ravens led by Henry and two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team is set to kick off their season in September, with a drop scheduled for Wednesday night.
