The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal once free agency opened at the start of 2024. He will play a major role in how Baltimore does things over the course of the 2024 season, and will be a nightmare for defenses to defend alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore defensive lineman Michael Pierce has gotten a first-hand look at Henry during practices, especially going up against him over the course of training camp. Pierce revealed that Henry is ‘not fun’ to go up against, describing what it’s like to be involved in a play with someone who’s bigger than him.
“It’s not fun. Normally, I get a double team, and then by the time the double team comes off, there is a guy [in Derrick Henry] who’s taller than me running through the hole, really, really fast. So, it’s good to have him on my side. As of right now, it’s not fun for camp, but I’ve been on the other side of playing against him a few times. One went terribly wrong, so I know what he’s capable of. It’s not fun, but also, I’m glad he’ll be doing that for us instead of against us now.”
Pierce is glad that Henry is on his side now, as the former Tennessee Titans running back will help the Ravens’ offense tremendously. Henry has a unique blend of size and speed, something that the team will be able to capitalize on in a big way.