Ravens Trade Suggestion Could See Derrick Henry Moving to NFC Contender

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The Baltimore Ravens have a 'terrible' problem with star running back Derrick Henry, but no obvious solution. — The Baltimore Ravens have a "terrible" problem with star running back Derrick Henry, but no obvious solution. Getty

Anthony Miller · HEAVY

Tue, November 3, 2026 at 12:53 AM UTC ·

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Baltimore Ravens Were Suggested a Derrick Henry Trade

GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio floated the idea that the Ravens might want to consider trading Henry. That's because his former head coach, John Harbaugh, would be interested in adding him to the New York Giants roster.

"With Baltimore's season potentially falling apart following Sunday injuries to starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb) and his backup Tyler Huntley (toe), there could be another running back to potentially be pursued at or before the November 10 deadline, by the Giants or other teams.

Derrick Henry, now 32, is far closer to the end of his career than the beginning. His contract pays out $12 million in 2027, with none of it guaranteed.

Now could be the time for the Ravens to turn the remainder of his contract into a draft pick or two.

And the Giants would make plenty of sense. Beyond the fact that the Giants view (Jonathan) Taylor as on the second tier of current NFL tailbacks with Henry, Giants coach John Harbaugh has experience with Henry."

This season, Henry is tied for second in the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 8. He leads the league in carries with 158 and is seventh in rushing yards with 632.

Would the Ravens Actually Deal Derrick Henry to the Giants?

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry

GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 04: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball before the game against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium on October 4, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Florio continued by saying Harbaugh has mentioned Henry before. Their connection is hard to ignore.

"After a Week 5 loss to the Saints , Harbaugh explained the distribution of carries to a wide swath of tailbacks by pointing out that they don't have a clear-cut workhorse.

"I would love for us to be in that kind of a circumstance," Harbaugh said at the time. "A Derrick Henry circumstance or a Saquon Barkley circumstance or whatever it might be."

The best way to be in a "Derrick Henry circumstance" would be to, you know, get Derrick Henry.

Whether the Ravens would trade Henry depends on whether they plan to keep him beyond this season. If they'd cut him before a $1 million roster bonus comes due in March, they wouldn't get a compensatory draft pick. The only way to get value for his contract would be to trade it."

"Given the quarterback injuries in Baltimore, the Ravens surely will get a call or two about Henry. The Giants, given their interest in Taylor, could be one of them."

If the Ravens are looking at punting the season, Henry could be in a better spot with the Giants to make the playoffs. Baltimore could move on and find a younger back to work with the offense.

A trade feels very unlikely for the Ravens. Still, if the right deal is offered for Henry, Baltimore could be in a conversation it can't walk away from.

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