As the NFL's November 10 trade deadline approaches, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has emerged as a potential trade candidate. Henry, 32, is in his 11th NFL season and third with the Ravens. Through eight games this season, he has rushed for 632 yards and eight touchdowns on a league-high 158 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry — nearly a full yard below his career average. After a strong start that included 144 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener and eight touchdowns in the first five games, Henry's production has declined, averaging just 52 rushing yards over the past three games with only one touchdown in the last month.
Baltimore's Quarterback Situation
The Ravens sit at 4-4 after losing three consecutive games to fall to last place in the AFC North. Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with a right thumb injury that could sideline him for the remainder of the season, while backup Tyler Huntley is out with a turf toe injury. Baltimore traded for Jacoby Brissett, who was recently demoted to third string in Arizona. Brissett struggled in his debut, completing 10 of 23 passes with an interception against the Dallas Cowboys. The Ravens have been outscored 71-23 over their last two games, with offensive line issues and defensive struggles in the red zone compounding problems. Their remaining schedule features only one game where they would be favored — a Week 10 home matchup against the winless Los Angeles Chargers — making a playoff appearance unlikely without Jackson's return.
Potential Trade Return
Analysts suggest Henry's name alone could command at least a second-round draft pick. Several playoff-contending teams, including the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, could be interested in adding a running back of Henry's caliber for the stretch run. The Cincinnati Bengals might also have interest, though a divisional trade is considered unlikely. The running back market includes Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor and Tennessee Titans' Tony Pollard; Taylor is younger and has been more productive recently. A bidding war among teams missing out on Taylor could drive Henry's price higher, potentially exceeding a second-round pick.
Henry's Championship Window
General manager Eric DeCosta paired Henry with Jackson in 2024, leading the Ravens to a division title that fell one play short of a Super Bowl appearance. Baltimore missed the playoffs last season and appears headed for another miss. Both players will be in their 30s next season — Henry turning 33, Jackson turning 30 — suggesting their championship window as teammates is closing. Henry, a future Hall of Famer, ranks third all-time in career rushing touchdowns and is approaching seventh all-time in career rushing yards. He is one of only nine players to record a 2,000-yard rushing season, and his 1,921 yards in 2024 set an NFL record for a player over 30. The only accolade missing from his resume is a Super Bowl victory, prompting arguments that the Ravens should facilitate a move to a contender.
