Derrick Henry Trade Buzz Heats Up: Latest Rumors, Potential Destinations & Impact on Titans

A 28-Yard Reminder of Derrick Henry’s Dominance Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry wasted no time erasing memories of last week’s quiet outing, bursting through the right side for a 28-yard touchdown on the opening drive of Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. The score put Henry over 30 rushing yards before the stadium lights had even warmed up and served notice that the former rushing champ is still the centerpiece of Baltimore’s ground-and-pound identity. What Went Wrong in Cleveland—and Why It Won’t Happen Again Seven days earlier, Cleveland’s stacked fronts limited Henry to just 23 yards on 11 carries, the lowest single-game total of his Ravens tenure. Asked how Baltimore would respond, Henry delivered a blunt promise: “Be better… be more efficient, be more explosive.” Detroit’s defense, already leaking 134 rushing yards to Chicago the previous week, became the immediate target of that vow—and paid for it. How Baltimore Re-Tooled the Run Game • Heavier use of two-tight-end sets allowed Mark Andrews to seal the edge while rookie tackle Roger Rosengarten pulled across the formation—precisely the alignment that sprung Henry’s early touchdown. • Offensive coordinator Todd Monken mixed in shotgun draws and delayed handoffs, slowing Detroit’s interior surge and giving the 6'3", 247-pound back a full head of steam. • Lamar Jackson’s zone-read keepers forced linebackers to hesitate, widening interior lanes that were nonexistent in Cleveland. Fantasy Football Fallout Managers panicked after the 2.1-point dud in Week 2, but Henry’s quick rebound reinforces several truths: 1. Volume is king—Henry still handled three of the first four touches Monday and remains Baltimore’s undisputed goal-line option. 2. Positive game script is likely; the Ravens entered Week 3 as 7-point favorites and project to be favored in five of their next six matchups. 3. Touchdown upside travels: Henry already has three rushing scores through 2½ games, a pace that would challenge his 2023 total of 16. Injury & Usage Watch Henry appeared on Friday’s report with a minor ankle tweak but practiced fully on Saturday and showed zero limitations in pre-game warm-ups. Snap counts through two weeks (63 %) suggest Baltimore is managing workload intelligently—enough touches for RB1 production without the 90 % snap burdens that shorten careers. Contract Context The two-year extension he inked in May, worth $28.5 million in guarantees, keeps “King Henry” in purple through at least 2027 and signals long-term commitment from general manager Eric DeCosta. That security matters for fantasy dynasty leaguers and for bettors eyeing season-long rushing leader futures. What’s Next: A Road Test in Jacksonville Week 4 sends Baltimore to Jacksonville, whose front seven surrendered 5.1 yards per carry to Indianapolis in the opener. Expect another heavy dose of outside-zone and counter looks designed to get Henry one-on-one with slower second-level defenders. If Monday’s explosive start is any indication, the Jags may be the next team forced to pick their poison between stacking the box or watching Jackson dissect single coverage. Bottom Line One forgettable game did not dethrone Derrick Henry. With a re-committed offensive line, a scheming staff that adapts quickly, and a quarterback who punishes defenses for overcommitting, Henry remains a weekly headline—both on the field and in fantasy box scores. Monday night’s 28-yard exclamation point simply reminded the NFL why the Ravens invested in the league’s most feared power back.