It will be a strange sight for the NFL world to see Derrick Henry don a new uniform for the first time in his professional career on Thursday night.
The All-Pro running back signed with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency this offseason after spending the first eight years of his career with the Tennessee Titans.
In that time, he led the league in yards twice and attempts four times. He's been a mark of durability and efficiency and now joins a new offense. He'll line up in the backfield and work alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has speed and a rushing ability to fawn over as well. How it shakes out on the gridiron will tell the story, but the theory of the dual-threat rushing ability between the two of them can definitely make a defense's mind wander to scary places.
Henry's free agency decision was at least in-part influenced by Mark Ingram II, the retired running back who spent two years with Baltimore. Ingram had high praise for the organization, speaking to"Everything he said about the organization was great, so you know I really take his opinions, his advice into consideration. That's like my big brother. ... He loved from top to bottom.
Much like Ingram handed off Alabama Crimson Tide rushing duties a few years after he departed the college ranks, Henry now follows him to one of his professional stops, too.Josh Wilson is the news director of the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in 2024, he worked for FanSided in a variety of roles, most recently as senior managing editor of the brand’s flagship site.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Jerry Jones gives answer for Dallas Cowboys failure to recruit Derrick HenryDerrick Henry was interested in the Dallas Cowboys, but they never reached out. Jerry Jones tried to explain his reasoning but avoiding the question altogether.
Baca lebih lajut »
2024 Best NFL running backs: Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry lead rankingsWho are the NFL's 10 best running backs? FOX Sports' staff of NFL writers ranked players throughout the league and wrote about what makes them special.
Baca lebih lajut »
Derrick Henry Sends Message to Tennessee Titans RBFormer Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry still keeps in touch with his former teammates.
Baca lebih lajut »
Derrick Henry Believes Ravens Beat the Chiefs In AFC Title Game If He Had PlayedNew Ravens running back Derrick Henry believes things would have gone differently if he had been on Baltimore in the AFC title game.
Baca lebih lajut »
Ravens Camp Takeaways: Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry Forming Fearsome BackfieldThe reigning NFL MVP seems even more confident in his second year in Todd Monken’s offense, which has a different look with the addition of Henry.
Baca lebih lajut »
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry Getting Involved in CommunityBaltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry gave away backpacks for kids going back to school on Sunday.
Baca lebih lajut »