Star working again Derrick Henry’s two-year extension — which he signed on Monday — will maintain him with the Baltimore Ravens by way of 2027, although the nine-year veteran would not decide to persevering with his profession when the deal expires.
Henry will probably be 33 on the finish of the deal however appears to be getting higher with age after posting 1,921 speeding yards in 2024, his first season with Baltimore. That complete is probably the most ever by an NFL working again at age 30 or over.
“I believe it is simply give attention to this 12 months after which focus to proceed to get higher 12 months after 12 months that I am right here — that is all the time going to be my focus,” the 31-year-old Henry stated. “I like soccer, I like enjoying. I do know folks have a look at my age, however I do not actually attempt to give attention to that. I simply give attention to, ‘How can Derrick Henry be higher, how can Derrick Henry assist the Ravens get to the place they need to get to?'”
Henry displayed that willpower to maintain enhancing by taking solely every week off after the Ravens’ AFC divisional spherical loss earlier than resuming his exercise routine.
Per a number of experiences, Henry’s extension is price $30 million and contains $25 million absolutely assured. ESPN and NFL Community reported final week that it is the largest per-year wage for a working again over 30 years previous in NFL historical past.
“(It is) simply each of us coming to settlement with each made sense on each side and us each being pleased with,” Henry stated. “I am very comfortable that we had been lastly capable of get that accomplished.”
A five-time Professional Bowl choice, Henry is the NFL’s lively main rusher with 11,423 yards and 106 touchdowns in 136 profession video games (105 begins) with the Tennessee Titans and Ravens. He has seven consecutive seasons with a minimum of 10 speeding touchdowns.
–Area Degree Media
