Former Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry left the team during free agency after signing with the Baltimore Ravens. Like many teams, the Ravens called the Titans in 2023 to discuss a potential trade for the star running back. No trades ever happened, but in a recent article by The Athletic, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta thought they were close.
“DeCosta agreed to the framework of a trade with Tennessee general manager Ran Carthon — a fourth-round pick that could have become a third had Henry reached certain production levels. However, others in the Titans hierarchy apparently were not on board with the deal, so Henry played out the season in Nashville.”
The article implies that Carthon was on board with trading Henry for a fourth-round pick, something he is vehemently denying. “We had multiple teams call about Derrick, offer something that wasn’t worth even considering. I communicated that with Derrick during that time.”
Over his eight seasons with the Titans, Henry had 2,030 carries for 9,502 yards, 90 touchdowns and 14 fumbles, plus three receiving touchdowns. He ranks second in rushing yards for the Titans, behind only Eddie George.
Henry was never going to be traded for a draft pick. The Ravens may have gotten their wish when they signed him as a free agent this spring, but the Titans were never going to let him go for so little.