BREAKING: Failed Transaction May Point to Derrick Henry’s Final Destination

Clearly, the trade wasn’t worked out, but it does tell us one thing. The Ravens are clearly interested in the former Alabama running back. Henry’s name is at the top of the list of running backs who are set to become free agents on March 13. The Ravens have been linked to almost all of those names, but perhaps Henry would be the best fit alongside two-time league MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Although it is obvious that the deal was not hammered out, it does reveal one thing. It’s obvious that the Ravens are considering the former Alabama running back. Running backs who are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on March 13 have Henry at the top of the list. Almost all of those names have been connected to the Ravens; however, Henry might be the finest combination with two-time league MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The Ravens lead the NFL in rushing yards per game (156.5) in the absence of a genuine No. 1 running back; adding a featured back like Henry might improve that stat even further. Sharing carries in the run game with Keaton Mitchell would relieve Henry of some of the workload, potentially extending his time in Baltimore. The Ravens would get greater value for their money that way. Henry ran for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns on 280 carries, which led the league in the previous season. In addition, he added 214 yards via the air by catching 28 balls.