Ravens RB Derrick Henry Reveals Bizarre On-Field Encounter That Left Teammates In Stitches
By 813 Staff
Front office sources reveal Ravens RB Derrick Henry Reveals Bizarre On-Field Encounter That Left Teammates In Stitches, according to Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) (in the last 24 hours).
Source: https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2078481163220648269
One hundred sixteen carries, 692 yards, 12 touchdowns. That was Derrick Henry after the Ravens’ Week 10 bye last season. Those numbers aren’t just a stat line; they’re the reason the front office has been quietly working on a handshake agreement that keeps the 32-year-old back in purple for at least another year. And now, thanks to a story that broke league-wide Friday morning, we know exactly how the team’s star running back feels about the whole situation.
According to a post from Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman), Henry told a hilarious story during a team event that shed light on his mindset heading into what could be his final season under contract. Those close to the situation say the story centered on Henry’s reaction after the Ravens’ divisional-round loss in January. Apparently, the veteran back told teammates he texted general manager Eric DeCosta immediately after the game with a simple message: “I ain’t finished yet.” The anecdote, which drew laughs from the room, also reportedly included Henry joking that he’d already mapped out his offseason training schedule to prove he still has the legs.
The timing is telling. League sources confirm the Ravens have been non-committal publicly about extending Henry beyond his current deal, which carries a modest base salary for a back of his caliber. But privately, head coach John Harbaugh has made it clear he wants Henry as the bell cow for at least one more run. The front office has been quietly exploring cap-friendly options, and Henry’s willingness to embrace a reduced role—and a reduced paycheck—has kept talks alive.
What happens next is the real question. Henry’s agent and the Ravens’ brass are expected to meet before training camp opens in late July. Those same league sources say a one-year extension worth around $6 million with incentives is the framework being discussed. If it gets done, Baltimore locks in a back who ran for over 1,200 yards last season and carried the offense through the second half. If not, Henry hits the open market next spring with a story that proves he’s not ready to ride off into the sunset. Either way, the message from the man himself is clear: he’s still here, and he’s still laughing.
Source: https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2078481163220648269
