Ravens’ Derrick Henry Defies Age with Historic Contract Extension Following Record-Breaking Season

Breaking New Ground in Baltimore

The Baltimore Ravens have secured their star running back Derrick Henry with a groundbreaking two-year, $30 million contract extension that includes $25 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid running back over 30 years old in NFL history.

Record-Breaking 2024 Performance

Henry’s extension follows an exceptional 2024 season where he rushed for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaged a career-high 5.9 yards per rush, helping the Ravens maintain the league’s top-ranked offense. His performance marked the best NFL season ever for a 30-year-old running back, finishing second in the NFL in rushing yards and leading the league in rushing touchdowns.

Commitment to Excellence

“I want to be great,” Henry told reporters. “No matter how good it is or how bad it is, I’m always focused on me trying to get better each and every day and each and every way I can. I think, for you to be consistent, you have to focus on being great.”

Future Impact and Legacy

The Ravens are positioning themselves for continued success with their dynamic QB-RB duo leading the charge, eliminating any contract distractions heading into the 2025 season. With 11,423 rushing yards in his nine-year career, Henry is approaching the top 10 of all-time rushing leaders and could surpass several Hall of Famers with another 1,000-plus yard season.

Ravens’ Strategic Investment

Ravens Running Backs Coach Willie Taggart emphasized Henry’s perfect fit with the organization: “He fits our identity as an organization, and I think he fits Baltimore as a city and what the city stands for. When you watched the Ravens play, it was always dominating and physical, and when you watch Derrick run, it’s dominating and physical… He just fit everything about us.”