Derrick Henry just flat out said the Tennessee Titans didn’t offer him a new contract before he signed with the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the 2024 season. Talk about a cold shoulder. King Henry himself told reporters before facing his former team this Sunday that “They shipped me out,” though he quickly walked it back, adding, “No, I don’t want to say it like that. It’s always love. But no, they didn’t offer nothing at all.” Ouch.
The “Bittersweet” Exit That Nobody Saw Coming
Henry’s departure wasn’t a total shocker to him, apparently. He described it as “bittersweet,” admitting, “I knew the writing was on the wall throughout that season, and they were ready to move on. Good things don’t last forever, so it was time for me to find a new home.” You just knew his time in Nashville was probably up after he thanked fans following the 2023 regular season finale. But *no offer at all*? That’s wild for a player who led the NFL with 280 carries, racked up 1,167 rushing yards, and scored 12 touchdowns in 17 games that very season, even as the Titans limped to a 6-11 record. It gets even crazier when you remember The Athletic’s Dan Pompei reported there was even framework for a potential deal to send Henry to the Ravens *before* the 2024 trade deadline, but some of the Titans’ leaders shot it down, leaving Henry to play out his expiring contract. Seriously, what were they thinking?
King Henry’s Reign Resets The Bar In Baltimore
Now Henry is in Baltimore, and he’s not just playing, he’s absolutely tearing it up. The dude signed a two-year, $19 million deal (worth up to $20 million) with the Ravens, and he’s proving it was a steal. Henry has completely reset what’s possible for a running back over 30 years old. Through three games of his age-11 campaign, he leads the entire NFL with 66 carries and a staggering six rushing touchdowns. He’s also piled up 301 rushing yards. He’s an absolute force, plain and simple, and the Ravens are looking like geniuses for bringing him in.
The Showdown: Henry Vs. The Team That Said No
This Sunday’s matchup is going to be appointment viewing. The 2-1 Ravens host the 0-3 Titans at 1 p.m. ET in Baltimore, and it marks the first time Henry will face his old team. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Titans, who are struggling big time. They’re ranked 24th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed so far this season. Yeah, you read that right. Their defense, which has a hard enough time stopping the run, now has to figure out a way to contain a dominant Derrick Henry, who’s not only playing for his new team but also for a massive dose of pride. Get ready for Sunday, because you know Henry is coming to make a statement.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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