NFL offseason, running back Derrick Henry became a free agent and signed with the Baltimore Ravens. This was Henry’s first team change, and there was speculation about how he’d fit with quarterback Lamar Jackson in offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s offense.
On Wednesday, Henry then took to Instagram to post a story that included a graphic of that quote and some other kinds words from DeCosta with the message "RUN IT BACK." This was just Henry's first year in Baltimore, and he proved why the Ravens made the right decision by giving him that two-year $16 million contract.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry ran for 84 yards in Sunday's playoff loss to the Bills, and that put him in an elite club in NFL history.
Track Derrick Henry as the former Tennessee Titans running back, now with the Baltimore Ravens, faces the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round.
The Ravens ran the football on six of their next seven plays, with running back Derrick Henry gaining 46 yards on five carries, including 17 yards on a third-and-1 snap and 5 on a touchdown tote with 1:37 remaining in the third period.
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After the loss to the Bills and subsequent elimination from the NFL Playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens are starting to look ahead, and their GM, Eric DeCosta, spoke about Derrick Henry's future with the team.
As more critics come out of the woodwork to point out Jackson’s less-than-sterling playoff record, Jackson received a strong endorsement from Henry after the loss to the Bills. Henry was asked for his thoughts on Jackson considering the “negative rhetoric” surrounding the dual-threat quarterback:
The Baltimore Ravens' signing of running back Derrick Henry to pair with quarterback Lamar Jackson was expected to produce fireworks, but even the most optimist
The Baltimore Ravens running back was shortlisted for AP Offensive Player of the Year but is in the final year of his contract.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has received strong support from girlfriend Adrianna Rivas for his successful season and future NFL prospects. Rivas expressed admiration for Henry, who has been praised by Ravens GM Eric DeCosta.