The Baltimore Ravens may be staring at one of the biggest decisions of their season before the NFL trade deadline hits.
Derrick Henry has emerged as a name to watch, and with less than a week left before the November 10 deadline, the possibility of a deal is starting to look real. The veteran running back is still producing at a high level, with 632 rushing yards and eight touchdowns already, but Baltimore’s recent slide has changed the conversation. Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury has left him sidelined indefinitely, and that has taken a major bite out of the Ravens’ Super Bowl hopes.
If Baltimore decides Henry is not part of its long-term future, moving him could bring back draft picks instead of letting the situation linger. Henry is owed $12 million next season, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano pointed out that the structure of his contract could make him easier for a contender to absorb. “If he isn’t in Baltimore’s plans beyond this year, the Ravens could find themselves fielding offers over the next week,” Graziano wrote.
Two teams have surfaced as the most logical fits: the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.
The Giants make sense for a few reasons. John Harbaugh knows Henry well from their time together in Baltimore, and Harbaugh has already shown a willingness to work the phones.
Last week, he reached out to the Tennessee Titans about defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. When asked about the possibility of more activity before the deadline, Harbaugh made it clear the Ravens are open to trying.
“We’re going to do the most we can possibly do to try to get some things done. It’s hard to get deals done,” Harbaugh said.
New York could use another dependable back, and Henry would bring a familiar face, plus the kind of experience and leadership that can settle a locker room.
Then there’s New England, where Mike Vrabel’s history with Henry in Tennessee gives that possibility some real traction. The Patriots have their own reasons to explore help at running back, and Henry would give them a proven option as they try to bolster the offense for the stretch run.
Baltimore still has to decide whether dealing Henry is the right move, and Thursday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars could push that discussion even further. For now, the Giants and Patriots stand out as the two teams to keep closest tabs on as the deadline nears.
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