Ravens Reportedly Not Expected to Deal Derrick Henry

The Baltimore Ravens have some big issues to fix, especially in the run game. Derrick Henry has not looked like himself in 2026, but that may be due to play-calling and the offensive line, among other things. 

Rumors began to swirl about the Ravens potentially dealing the longtime veteran, but it is reportedly not the case. 

Henry has been held to under 60 rushing yards in the last three games, and Baltimore is currently on a four-game losing streak. Whatever issues the team currently has going on definitely go beyond the run game.

It is also known that the Ravens have no intention of giving up on the season or moving anyone who would allow them to turn things around. Trading Henry would be the kind of move that would signal an even bigger hill to climb.

Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, sources have indicated that Henry will not be moved by the trade deadline. However, the New York Giants did inquire about Justice Hill.

"The Ravens recently informed Henry that they have no intention of trading him, according to league sources," Schefter said. 

Schefter also stated that the Giants did make a call about what it would take to bring Hill to New York. That trade makes a bit more sense, as John Harbaugh has brought over many Baltimore players during free agency.

Hill also had a strong performance in Week 9, as he rifled off a 65-yard rushing touchdown. That was not enough for the Ravens to catch the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it was impressive. 

The Ravens also have rookie Rasheen Ali as an option if they were to make a move to acquire more draft capital for a player.

The clearest answer to not moving Henry comes in the form of the recent acquisition of Jacoby Brissett. 

Losing Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley put the team in a very dire situation, as they had to rely on rookie Joe Fagnano. The Brissett trade was not completed until after the conclusion of Thursday's game.

Brissett is a proven veteran who can bring some balance to the Ravens' offense while they await the return of Jackson. 

Jackson is on IR due to needing to undergo a procedure for a broken thumb. There has been no indication that he will be out for the rest of the regular season or that he will miss playoff time if the team makes it.

With that in mind, Brissett can offer the team a chance to compete. Losing Henry would go completely against that plan, as he remains a viable piece of the offense, despite his recent struggles.