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Ravens set to start negotiations with RB Derrick Henry on a contract extension

The Baltimore Ravens are set to begin negotiations on a new contract for running back Derrick Henry after a huge season

Last off-season, the Ravens signed Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal, greatly benefiting both parties.

After Baltimore was eliminated from the postseason, GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh held their end-of-season press conference.

DeCosta was asked about a potential contract extension for Henry, who will enter his deal’s final year.

Ian Rapoport states Baltimore is set to begin negotiations on a new deal.

The second most impressive free agent signing last spring, Henry had the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783), only trailing Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley (2,005). Both players averaged 5.8 yards per carry this season.

Henry’s 14 rushing touchdowns were tied for the second-most in the league, only behind the Bills James Cook (15).

Reworking the offensive line named the Ravens biggest 2025 NFL off-season move

Reworking the offensive line was named the Baltimore Ravens biggest 2025 NFL off-season move to make

The Ravens have started their offseason retooling, and one of the most significant decisions will involve star left tackle Ronnie Stanley and his future with the franchise.

Baltimore will have 21 free agents and several looming contract scenarios that will significantly impact shaping this roster.  NFL.com looked at one big offseason move for the 30 teams who didn’t make the Super Bowl, and “continuing to rework the offensive line” was the Ravens’ task.

Stanley is coming off his first injury-free season in his nine-year career, and Baltimore wants to reward the offensive tackle with a huge payday. Stanley will undoubtedly have a team with a ton of money looking to add him to a potential playoff team. Rosengarten is one of the top young right tackles in the NFL and could move to left tackle if Stanley departs. Patrick Mekari is another soon-to-be free agent whom Baltimore could re-sign, with the versatility to play inside or outside. Daniel Faalele has enormous potential, and the Ravens could use a first or second-round pick on an interior offensive lineman or another tackle.

Mike Tomlin’s loyalty could impact Steelers’ QB decision, per insider

Insider Jeremy Fowler reports that Mike Tomlin’s loyalty to Russell Wilson may complicate the Steelers’ chances of re-signing Justin Fields.

Fans hoping to hear news about the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially re-signing QB Justin Fields may be disappointed.

NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that while Fields may be the better and more favored option in Pittsburgh, HC Mike Tomlin remains loyal to Russell Wilson. And it is this loyalty that may present itself as a roadblock to bringing back Fields in 2025:

“Coach Mike Tomlin seems to have a loyalty to Wilson that could lead the team in that direction, though. Plus, Fields could have a sneaky good market and price himself out of Pittsburgh.”

Insider information should always be taken with a grain of salt, but it is troubling news nonetheless.

Wilson usurped the QB starting role in controversial fashion, as Fields had led the Steelers to a 4-2 start to the 2024 season, while the former finished out the season with a less-than-impressive 6-6 record, including the playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

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Derrick Henry says he still feels the love from Titans fans

Former Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry talked about his career and the love he has for his time in Nashville.

One of the hardest things for fans of the Tennessee Titans to deal with in 2024 was the play of Derrick Henry.

Watching “King” Henry dominate on the ground against the Baltimore Ravens was a great story, but for Titans fans, it added to their suffering. Tony Pollard had a successful season in year one in Nashville, but the running game never took off. Meanwhile, Henry was a highlight reel and performed at an MVP level. 

On Thursday at the NFL Honors, Henry talked about his time with the Titans and how much that part of his career still means to him. 


“My time in Tennessee was special, and I have love for anybody who is still rooting for me and wants to see me do well.” He said, “I always wish them the best. There’s nothing but love on my end.”

Henry seemed to turn back the clock in 2024, looking like a player in his prime instead of an aging running back. His performance, along with the play of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, seems to be opening the eyes of front offices and teams about the value of the position moving forward. 

Henry ran for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns with the Ravens after racking up 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns from 2016 to 2023 in Tennessee, who selected him in the 2016 NFL Draft.

For many Titans fans, Henry will always be the “King” and no matter where he plays, he is a great running back. And a player that will never forget his time in Nashville. 

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Drew Brees believes Lamar Jackson is the best dual threat quarterback

Two time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees believes Lamar Jackson is the best dual threat QB in the game

Lamar Jackson had, by any measure, his best statistical season ever in 2024. And yet he still came away from NFL Honors night empty-handed. Jackson came up just short in his bid to win his third NFL Most Valuable Player award, as Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen earned 27 first-place votes for MVP, edging out Jackson’s 23.

Lamar also finished second in NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting, although this race was much more decisive. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley took home 35 first-place votes, considerably more than Jackson’s 12.

While he didn’t claim any new awards on Thursday night, Jackson still retains his status as the greatest dual-threat quarterback in the game—quite possibly ever.

Two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees seem to agree.

“Lamar Jackson is a guy with such a unique skill set,” Drew Brees said in an exclusive with RG. “Because there is no other quarterback that can run like him. You could truly design an offense and a game plan behind his ability to run or his ability to affect how the defense plays the run, just because of the threat that he poses.”

2024 saw Jackson become the first quarterback to throw for 4,000+ yards and rush for 800+ yards in a single season. On Christmas Day, Jackson surpassed Michael Vick to become the all-time leader in career rushing yards by a quarterback.

While Brees has never won the NFL MVP award, and Lamar has never won Super Bowl MVP honors, both quarterbacks have one elite award on their resumes.

The Baltimore Ravens signal caller earned first-team All-Pro honors earlier this week, a feat Brees accomplished in 2006.

Jackson’s backfield mate, running back Derrick Henry, finished two places behind him (good for fourth) in NFL Offensive Player of the Year voting tonight.

 

Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton finished 9th in voting for the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year

Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton finished 9th in voting for the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year

The Ravens finished the 2024 season with one of the NFL’s top defensive units, and it showed in the Defensive Player of the Year award voting.

All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton finished ninth in voting for the award.

Hamilton has the second-highest Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade of any safety in the league, trailing only Lions safety Kerby Joseph and his league-leading nine interceptions. Hamilton is the NFL’s only defensive back to post at least 100 tackles, an interception, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.

Ravens OC Todd Monken finishes 8th in voting for AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year

Ravens OC Todd Monken finishes 8th in voting for AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year

Todd Monken has gotten the best out of Lamar Jackson. After getting passed over for several high-profile head coaching jobs, the veteran offensive play-caller finalized a deal to remain with the Ravens.

Monken was a finalist for the AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year award and finished 8th in voting.

Monken spent three years in Athens as offensive coordinator, leading the Georgia Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

In his first season with the Ravens, Jackson had one of his best seasons, leading the team to an AFC-best 13-4 record.

Every offense Monken has commanded since 2021 has finished in the top 10 in total offense, with his title-winning team in 2022 and his first-year Lamar Jackson ranking in the top five.

Lamar Jackson could win another MVP this season after accounting for 45 touchdowns and the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offense.

NFL Honors 2025: Derrick Henry says he wants to retire as a Baltimore Raven

During the red carpet for Thursday’s awards ceremony, Baltimore running back Derrick Henry told Dianna Russini of The Athletic that he “wanted to retire as a Raven.”

Derrick Henry joined the Ravens on a two year and made an already dangerous offense nearly impossible to stop.   Henry battled Saquon Barkley for the rushing title, and he’s been rewarded as a finalist for the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year award.

Barkley, Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Henry, and teammate Lamar Jackson are finalists for the award.

During the red carpet for Thursday’s awards ceremony, Henry told Dianna Russini of The Athletic that he “wanted to retire as a Raven.”

Henry, the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year, was the second most impressive free agent signing last spring; Henry had the second-most rushing yards in the NFL (1,783), only trailing Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley (2,005). Both players averaged 5.8 yards per carry this season.

Henry’s 14 rushing touchdowns were tied for the second-most in the league, only behind the Bills James Cook (15).

2025 NFL Honors: How to watch, stream and enjoy awards show

Here’s how you can watch, stream and enjoy the 2025 NFL Honors sponsored by Invisalign on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

We’re just days away from the start of Super Bowl LIX, and Thursday night will provide the backdrop for the NFL’s annual awards show.

The NFL Honors, presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, is a two-hour primetime award special that recognizes the NFL’s best players, performances, and plays from the 2024 season.

Here’s how you can watch, stream, and enjoy the 2025 NFL Honors sponsored by Invisalign on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

How to Watch

The 14th annual show will air live at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on FOX and NFL Network and stream on NFL+.

Preceding the awards special, the NFL Honors Red Carpet Show presented by Invisalign will air at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on NFL Network leading up to NFL Honors.

AP MVP Finalists

  • QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
  • QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
  • RB Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
  • QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
  • QB Jared Goff, Detroit Lions

Making things even more interesting, Snoop Dogg will host the NFL Honors presented by Invisalign.

NFL Honors, which debuted in 2012, also features the announcement of the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, presented by Nationwide, and the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame Class during the week before the Super Bowl.

NFL stats leave no debate, Ravens WR Rashod Bateman can be great

Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman finished the 2024 NFL season ranked No.9 in the league in touchdown receptions.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is somewhere living life right now, away from football. Nevertheless, we must praise him for his performance at wideout this past NFL season.

Bateman caught six touchdowns over the last six games (including playoffs) and finished the season with a 16.8 yards per catch average. He also ranked No. 9 in the NFL in touchdown receptions. Often overshadowed by the superstar prowess of teammate Zay Flowers, Bateman turned his seven post-season targets into six catches.

Flowers will return from injury next season, and both Ravens’ tight ends, Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, will continue to be at the top of the league in their craft. Hopefully, Bateman will continue to improve winning on routes at the intermediate level to give quarterback Lamar Jackson a viable target.

The Ravens continue to fall short of championship glory, but faith tells us it’s only a matter of time. Bateman has definitely proven his weight in gold, though.