On Wednesday, Henry then took to Instagram to post a story that included a graphic of that quote and some other kinds words from DeCosta with the message "RUN IT BACK." This was just Henry's first year in Baltimore, and he proved why they made the right decision by giving him that two-year $16 million contract.
Even with the higher stakes, the trolls were still present in the NFL's divisional round. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the AFC divisional round on Sunday. Lamar Jackson connected with tight end Isaiah Likely on a 24-yard touchdown grab with 1:33 remaining in the game.
One bright spot was the addition of Derrick Henry. The five-time Pro Bowler lived up to expectations, stepping in after J.K. Dobbins, now with the Los Angeles Chargers, struggled with injuries in recent years. General manager Eric DeCosta beat out teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears to sign Henry, and the move paid off.
As more critics come out of the woodwork to point out Jackson’s less-than-sterling playoff record, Jackson received a strong endorsement from Henry after the loss to the Bills. Henry was asked for his thoughts on Jackson considering the “negative rhetoric” surrounding the dual-threat quarterback:
The Ravens ran the football on six of their next seven plays, with running back Derrick Henry gaining 46 yards on five carries, including 17 yards on a third-and-1 snap and 5 on a touchdown tote with 1:37 remaining in the third period.
Derrick Henry showed his mindset for the NFL playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, taking the opportunity to send a warning to quarterback Josh Allen's team.
PM ET on CBS, bookmakers have issued player props on Derrick Henry. Henry’s Baltimore Ravens hit the field against the Buffalo Bills at
Henry signed a two-year, $16 million deal, making him a free agent at the end of the 2025 season. However, a contract extension could keep Henry in Baltimore for the remainder of
Henry's girlfriend, Adrianna Rivas, caught wind of DeCosta's message. She took to Instagram to share her reaction to what appears to be a hint of what the future holds for Henry in Baltimore. "So grateful we became part of the Flock 🐦⬛ 💜 ," she captioned her post.
After the loss to the Bills and subsequent elimination from the NFL Playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens are starting to look ahead, and their GM, Eric DeCosta, spoke about Derrick Henry's future with the team.
After being written off by the football world before even taking the field against the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, Buffalo is advancing to the AFC Championship. The Bills’ defense didn’t have a perfect game,