Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta says he’s open to signing running back Derrick Henry to a contract extension after a huge season

After a stellar debut season with the Baltimore Ravens, Derrick Henry could be rewarded with a new contract. General manager Eric DeCosta told reporters

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

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. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta beat out teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears to sign Henry, and the move paid off.

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.

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.

In the third quarter, the Ravens trailed 21-13 and marched 80 yards in seven plays for a touchdown with 1:37 left in the quarter. Henry carried the ball on five of those plays and gained 46 yards. He had two carries the rest of the game.

Following the defeat to the Buffalo Bills and elimination from the NFL Playoffs, Derrick Henry expressed strong support for Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens were considered one of the serious contenders to reach the Super Bowl.

The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills have been two of the premier teams in the AFC for the past seven seasons after each of them found their franchise quarter