Insider Clears The Air About Derrick Henry’s ‘Unprecedented’ Contract

 

The Baltimore Ravens made an enormous splash final offseason.

They didn’t hesitate to signal Derrick Henry, who was projected to make much less cash after the Tennessee Titans parted with him.

Now, the Ravens are giving him a profitable contract extension.

It’s uncommon for an NFL group to present large bucks to an getting old operating again, however Henry isn’t a mean operating again.

Additionally, although it could seem like the Ravens are overpaying for his providers, the construction of this “unprecedented” deal makes excellent sense, in accordance with Albert Breer of Sports activities Illustrated.

“The Ravens’ take care of Derrick Henry is nice for everybody concerned. Sure, it’s unprecedented for a 30-year-old operating again. Nevertheless, within the grand scheme of issues, they’re paying $14 million this 12 months, $11 million subsequent 12 months and have a $12 million possibility for 2027. So he will get $18 million in new cash over the $7 million he was slated to make this 12 months, and over the subsequent two years. If he breaks down? The fee will probably be what it prices for a slot receiver in ’25,” Breer wrote.

Henry was as spectacular as he’s ever been final season.

He amassed 1,921 dashing yards on 325 carries, a mean of 5.9 yards per try.

He additionally had 16 touchdowns in 17 regular-season video games.

If that wasn’t sufficient, he additionally hauled in 19 receptions on 22…