Baltimore Ravens’ Reporter on Derrick Henry’s Contract: “Offer Him a Better Deal Because He Is Worth It — This Might Be His Last Season for 2 Solid Reasons”

 

Baltimore Ravens’ Reporter on Derrick Henry’s Contract: “Offer Him a Better Deal Because He Is Worth It — This Might Be His Last Season for 2 Solid Reasons”

 

As the NFL offseason heats up and training camp looms just over the horizon, the Baltimore Ravens find themselves at the center of a critical contract discussion — one that could shape the future of their offense. At the heart of this debate is veteran running back Derrick Henry, whose arrival in Baltimore brought excitement, expectations, and now, uncertainty.

 

 

 

In a recent segment on a local sports network, longtime Ravens insider and reporter Mark Ellison sparked debate across the league with his bold statement: “Offer him a better deal because he is worth it — this might be his last season for two solid reasons.” His comments immediately gained traction among fans and analysts, prompting questions about Henry’s value, future, and what the Ravens are willing to do to keep him in purple and black.

 

 

 

The first reason, according to Ellison, is the brutal toll that the position of running back takes on the body — especially for someone like Henry, who has carried a heavy workload for the better part of a decade. Now 30, Henry has logged over 2,000 career carries and countless punishing hits. While he remains a physical specimen, history shows that few running backs maintain elite performance into their early 30s. “If we’re being honest,” Ellison said, “Henry has defied the odds already. But this season could very well be the last time we see him at full power.”

 

 

 

The second reason? The evolution of the Ravens’ offensive identity. With Lamar Jackson as the centerpiece, Baltimore has continually shifted between power running and hybrid schemes. While Henry adds a smashmouth dimension that no other back can replicate, there’s a growing sense that the team is preparing to evolve — potentially favoring more dual-threat, pass-catching backs in the future. If Henry doesn’t fit into that long-term vision, this could be his swan song in Baltimore.

 

 

 

Still, Ellison insists that the Ravens would be wise to invest in Henry — even if just for the short term. “We’re talking about one of the most dominant rushers of this generation,” he said. “He’s a leader, a workhorse, and a difference-maker. If the Ravens are serious about contending, they need to show Henry the respect he’s earned.”

 

 

Fans have echoed the sentiment on social media, with #PayHenryNow trending in Baltimore circles. Many remember the jolt of energy and physical dominance Henry brought late in the 2024 season after joining the team. His presence not only boosted the run game but opened up opportunities for Lamar Jackson and the passing attack.

 

 

Henry, for his part, has remained humble and focused. “I’m here to work,” he told reporters earlier this week. “I’ll let my play speak for itself.”

 

 

 

Whether this season marks the beginning of a new Ravens era or the closing chapter of Derrick Henry’s storied career, one thing is clear: he’s still got something special. And if Baltimore wants to make the most of it, the time to act — and pay up — is now.