Ravens Odds Increase to Sign RB Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is set to hit free agency for the first time in his career, and in a market that is demand-heavy for top-tier running backs, we might already indicate where Henry could end up.
NFL insider Ari Meirov said the Titans tried trading Henry to the Baltimore Ravens last season before the Oct. 31 trade deadline.
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The trade wasn't worked out, but it does tell us one thing. The Ravens are interested in the former Alabama running back.
Henry's name is at the top of the list of running backs who are set to become free agents on March 13. The Ravens have been linked to almost all of those names, but perhaps Henry would be the best fit alongside two-time league MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Two weeks ago, the Ravens were noted as +200 favorites to sign Henry if he leaves Tennessee. Now, DraftKings Sportsbook has increased those odds to +110.
Without a true No. 1 running back, the Ravens led the NFL in rushing yards per game with 156.5, and adding a featured back like Henry could make it even better.
Henry would not have to carry the same workload in Baltimore, sharing carries with Keaton Mitchell in the run game, and that could prolong his career in Baltimore. That would give the Ravens more bang for the buck.
Last season, Henry led the league with 280 carries while running for 1,167 yards and 12 scores. He also caught 28 balls for another 214 yards through the air.
