It's surreal to think that it's already April and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. Offseason workouts are also around the corner, when players start to report back to the team facilities for strength and conditioning and rehabilitation.
The Baltimore Ravens begin their offseason workouts on April 21, but will they have Derrick Henry there? There haven't been any expectations that he won't be there, but Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio isn't so sure.
The topic of course is the contract discussions between Baltimore and their All-Pro running back. General manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh have each talked about getting an extension done with Henry, but Florio wonders if they can get it done before offseason workouts and throws out the possibility of a Henry holdout. Henry signed a 2-year, $16 million deal last offseason. Florio states:
"Henry, who has earned a $1 million roster bonus, is due to make another $6 million in salary in 2025. That's it. That's peanuts. The question becomes whether he'll show up for offseason workouts without a new deal. The bigger question is whether he'll get the new deal before offseason workouts begin later this month."
It’s worth noting just how much Henry exceeded expectations in Year 1 with Baltimore. After questions about his mileage and age, all the 30-year-old did was lead the league in rushing touchdowns and post over 2,100 scrimmage yards. That kind of production has a price—and with Saquon Barkley recently resetting the market, it’s not shocking that chatter is picking up.
As far as we know, there are no indications that Henry is not showing up for offseason workouts and potentially holding out for a new deal. So, it's a little odd for Florio to speculate what Henry will do in a few weeks. DeCosta and Harbaugh have both made it clear they want him as a Raven beyond 2025.
It feels like Florio talk, so you have to take it with a grain of salt, as always. As of now, Henry has been working out on his own and getting ready for next season.
Harbaugh has already gone on record saying he’d “love to see that get done,” and the Ravens have a track record of extending their core guys early. With Henry’s cap number just under $13 million this season, an extension could actually lower it—and lock in a player who clearly wants to run it back.
