The New York Giants are seriously on the hunt for a big-time running back, and with the November 10 NFL trade deadline just around the corner, all eyes are locked on Baltimore’s Derrick Henry. Giants head coach John Harbaugh has made it clear: he’d love to have a “Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley situation” on his team, and honestly, he just doesn’t think Cam Skattebo is giving him that. It’s a bold play, but given how things are shaking out, it might just be the move that shakes up the league.
Baltimore’s Season Is Going Downhill FAST
Look, the Baltimore Ravens are a mess right now. They’re sitting at a dismal 4-4, dead last in the NFC North, and their season is absolutely falling apart. How bad? They’ve lost their top two quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntly (turf toe), both for the *season*. That’s not just a rough patch, folks, that’s a total derailment. Mike Florio didn’t pull any punches on PFT Live either, saying Henry should be “begging for a trade to the Giants” or another contender. And honestly, can you blame him? When your team is “going down the s—” like the Ravens are, and you’re not getting any younger, you’d want a shot at a playoff run too. It makes total sense why Harbaugh would be on the phone with his former GM, Eric DeCosta, asking if Henry is available.
King Henry, A Rental, And Those Lingering Questions
Why would the Giants want a 32-year-old running back with over 3,000 career touches? Easy. Henry, at 6-foot-3, 252 pounds, has been one of the league’s pre-eminent running backs for a decade. He was the absolute lynchpin of Harbaugh’s rushing attacks with the Ravens for the past two seasons, the definition of a power/bellcow/explosive back that thrives in a Harbaugh offense. Despite the mileage, Henry averaged over 5 yards per carry and gained more than 3,500 yards in those last two seasons. This year, though, he’s averaging a career-low 4.0 yards per carry. Is it Henry slowing down? Is it Lamar Jackson barely playing? A new offense and three straight losses for the Ravens? These are real questions, but Henry is in the final year of his deal. The Giants would only be on the hook for the remaining pro-rated parts of his $11 million base salary and a $1 million roster bonus. Plus, with the Ravens eating the dead money from his void years, Henry as a rental might be a cheaper draft capital acquisition than, say, Jonathan Taylor. Harbaugh’s known for making deals, and his connections with DeCosta and owner Steve Bisciotti could totally make this happen.
But here’s the flip side: what if Henry *is* finally slowing down? That’s a huge decision for Harbaugh and the Giants’ personnel department to make. Or maybe the Giants just don’t want a rental and want to build for the future. Either way, this isn’t a slam dunk. The clock is ticking towards November 10. Will Harbaugh’s old connections get this done? The entire league is watching to see if the King gets a new crown in New York.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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