Derrick Henry ready shows full commitment with the Ravens as team rewards him in a very special way

The Baltimore Ravens have made a significant commitment to their ground game, securing star running back Derrick Henry on a two-year contract extension worth $30 million, with $25 million guaranteed. The deal ensures Henry will remain with the team through the 2027 season, extending his tenure beyond the expiration of his previous contract, which was set to end in 2025.

General Manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh had previously expressed their desire to keep Henry in Baltimore long-term, emphasizing his importance in the team’s offensive strategy. With the draft now complete, the Ravens moved quickly to finalize the agreement, ensuring continuity in their rushing attack led by Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Henry, 31, was a dominant force in the Ravens’ successful 2024 campaign, rushing for 1,921 yards and a league-leading 16 touchdowns. He also contributed as a receiver, hauling in 19 catches for 193 yards and two scores. His performance was the second-best of his career, trailing only his 2020 season, when he rushed for 2,027 yards and earned AP Offensive Player of the Year honors.

He has a lot of fuel in the tank
The veteran running back remains one of the NFL’s most productive players at his position, currently holding the league lead in active rushing yards (11,423) and rushing touchdowns (106). Despite reaching an age where many running backs see a decline in production, Henry has shown little sign of slowing down, a key reason why Baltimore was willing to commit to him beyond his 2025 contract.

By securing Henry for the next several seasons, the Ravens maintain one of the most feared rushing offenses in the league. His presence alongside Jackson offers a dynamic backfield combination that can wear down defenses and control the tempo of games, making Baltimore a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

With Henry locked in, the Ravens will turn their attention to building upon their recent success, hoping his powerful running style can help propel them deeper into the postseason. As he continues to defy expectations for aging running backs, Baltimore is betting on Henry to remain one of the NFL’s elite at his position well into the latter stages of his career.

Two great classics in both conferences
After the NFL Draft, the league has before it the revelation of a schedule of games that every great fan of the sport of tackling eagerly awaits, and which promises great excitement after it is already known that the champions Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, September 4 in a clash full of tradition in the East of the National Conference.

NFL 2025: Key International and Holiday Games Scheduled
The NFL also announced the dates and times of its seven games outside the United States, including the second NFL game in Brazil, another Week 1 game between the Los Angeles Chargers who will host the impressive Kansas City Chiefs of Patrick Mahomes in an AFC West classic on Friday, September 5 at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas
The NFL also revealed the protagonists of the games on these three special dates, which are as follows: the game that is known so far for Thanksgiving will be played between the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, November 27; while the Black Friday game will be played between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears on Friday, November 28 at Lincoln Financial Field; and in the two Christmas games that are known so far will be played on December 25, between Dallas and Washington on Thursday, December 25 and the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings.