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Ravens make Derrick Henry trade deadline decision — as Giants interest in teammate revealed
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The Ravens have decided to keep star running back Derrick Henry through Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, despite speculation fuelled by the team’s four-game losing run and major injuries at quarterback. The Giants have contacted Baltimore, but their enquiry was about backup Justice Hill, not Henry; a possible deal for Hill remains uncertain.
Hill has rushed for 240 yards on 33 carries this season, averaging 7.3 yards per carry, while the Giants face injuries to Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy. Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley are sidelined, leaving recently acquired Jacoby Brissett expected to start for Baltimore, which has been outscored 104-33 in its past three games. Henry is averaging 3.9 yards per carry and said he wants to help turn the season around.
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In short
- Baltimore will not trade Derrick Henry before the deadline.
- The Giants asked about backup Justice Hill.
- Jacoby Brissett is expected to start amid Ravens quarterback injuries.
How this story developed
- 15 hours ago The Ravens have decided they will not trade Derrick Henry before Tuesday’s NFL deadline, despite speculation as injuries and a four-game losing run have derailed their season.
- 21 hours ago Baltimore has no interest in trading running back Derrick Henry before Tuesday’s NFL deadline, despite speculation fuelled by the Ravens’ losing run and serious quarterback injuries.
- 21 hours ago The Ravens have decided to keep star running back Derrick Henry through Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, despite speculation fuelled by the team’s four-game losing run and major injuries at quarterback.
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The case for
Keeping Henry could preserve a proven runner and a core part of the offence while the Ravens try to recover from injuries and a losing run. He has not asked to leave, and retaining him may support team continuity and avoid weakening the roster further.
The case against
Trading Henry could bring back assets for a 32-year-old back whose production has fallen to 3.9 yards per carry, especially if Baltimore’s injuries and recent results make a turnaround unlikely. Moving him could also give him a chance to contribute to a contender while helping the Ravens invest in their longer-term roster.
Explained simply
The Baltimore Ravens are a team in the National Football League (NFL), where teams can trade players until a set deadline during the season. Derrick Henry is their experienced running back, a player who carries the ball to gain ground; Justice Hill is another running back on the squad.
The New York Giants are another NFL team, and reports of their interest in a Ravens player concern Hill, rather than Henry. Running backs can be especially valuable when injuries leave a team short of options. Baltimore’s wider difficulties matter because they affect its prospects for the rest of the season and the roles its players may be asked to fill.
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