Star operating again Derrick Henry’s two-year extension — which he signed on Monday — will preserve him with the Baltimore Ravens via 2027, although the nine-year veteran would not decide to persevering with his profession when the deal expires.
Henry will likely be 33 on the finish of the deal however appears to be getting higher with age after posting 1,921 speeding yards in 2024, his first season with Baltimore. That whole is essentially the most ever by an NFL operating again at age 30 or over.
“I believe it is simply concentrate on this yr after which focus to proceed to get higher yr after yr that I am right here — that is at all times going to be my focus,” the 31-year-old Henry stated. “I like soccer, I like taking part in. I do know folks have a look at my age, however I do not actually attempt to concentrate on that. I simply concentrate on, ‘How can Derrick Henry be higher, how can Derrick Henry assist the Ravens get to the place they wish to get to?'”
Henry displayed that willpower to maintain bettering by taking solely per week off after the Ravens’ AFC divisional spherical loss earlier than resuming his exercise routine.
Per a number of stories, Henry’s extension is value $30 million and consists of $25 million totally assured. ESPN and NFL Community reported final week that it is the largest per-year wage for a operating again over 30 years outdated in NFL historical past.
“(It is) simply each of us coming to settlement with each made sense on either side and us each being pleased with,” Henry stated. “I am very joyful that we had been lastly in a position to get that accomplished.”
A five-time Professional Bowl choice, Henry is the NFL’s lively main rusher with 11,423 yards and 106 touchdowns in 136 profession video games (105 begins) with the Tennessee Titans and Ravens. He has seven consecutive seasons with not less than 10 speeding touchdowns.
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