“How will anyone stop them from running the ball?” – Ravens signing Derrick Henry to pair him up with Lamar Jackson sends shockwaves amongst NFL fans
RB Derrick Henry is reportedly signing a two-year contract deal worth $16 million with the Ravens.
Breaking news: The Baltimore Ravens are officially signing former Alabama running back Derrick Henry.
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After getting super close to the Super Bowl last season, the Ravens are tightening all their loose ends this offseason. This begins with signing one of the most productive running backs across the league, Henry.
The former Alabama RB is joining the Ravens at their prime. Just last season, the franchise finished with the best record of 13-4 across the entire league. Though they couldn’t bring home the Vince Lombardi trophy, quarterback Lamar Jackson won his second NFL MVP award.
Free-agent Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN.
Reported ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Ever since the Tennessee Titans signed Tony Pollard over Henry this offseason, it was just a matter of time before the legendary running back secured a lucrative deal. The Titans chose Pollard and backup Tyjae Spears over Henry, leaving no chance for his return.
Free-agent Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jYiY9118kR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
March 12, 2024
Now that he is with the Ravens, he has been paired with the reigning Most Valuable Player, Jackson, who is going to be nothing but a threat to the rivals.
With both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards entering the free agency market, the Ravens needed the strong backing of a running back. Having Henry would also ease the burden on quarterback Jackson’s shoulders, who has been leading the franchise in rushing yards for the past five seasons.
Fan reaction to Derrick Henry signing with the Ravens
These recent few weeks have nothing but a boatload of surprises for the fans. First, it was the Titans’ decision to sign the former Dallas Cowboys running back instead of franchise-tagging Henry, despite his remarkable journey of a decade, which truly crushed the fans.
Then, their favorite running back going to the Ravens sent shockwaves amongst the fans.
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Derrick Henry (#22) for Titans (Via Imago)
The Ravens fans couldn’t be more happy, as they claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that they were back. They are expressing their excitement over the anticipatory dynamic duo of Jackson and Henry.
How will anyone stop them from running the ball? Jesus lol between Henry and Lamar…power and speed.
One fan wroteSharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:
THIS DUO IS GOING TO BE SCARY 😳 pic.twitter.com/HZGE35F9ob
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) March 12, 2024
How will anyone stop them from running the ball?
Jesus lol between Henry and Lamar…power and speed🤯 https://t.co/T0LkvuChnz
— Blair Montgomery (@MontyParlay) March 12, 2024
Ravens fans rn
pic.twitter.com/IeIRKTMNNw— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) March 12, 2024
Derrick Henry pulling up to Baltimore pic.twitter.com/1UiL8WhCn5
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) March 12, 2024
That's why Lamar Jackson was fired up
— Brodie Smith (@Brodiesmith21) March 12, 2024
2,000 YARD RUSHING SEASON INCOMING
Oh this hurts as a Titans fans. But go get that ring King 👑
— Kolton Hix (@Hixify_) March 12, 2024
THE KING IS ALIVE TO LAMAR
— Bovada (@BovadaOfficial) March 12, 2024
Fans anticipate Henry and Jackson will post 2,000 rushing yards in the upcoming NFL season.
