Henry Addresses Trade Buzz After Ravens’ Primetime Loss as Suitors Emerge

WHO:

Bleacher Report - Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson and second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson were identified as the team’s current backfield options.

Pro Football Network - A former Ravens defensive coordinator proposed a trade that would send Derrick Henry to an NFC team.

Heavy NFL - The New England Patriots and New York Giants were identified as prospective landing spots for Derrick Henry.

Heavy NFL - Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was mentioned in connection with a potential reunion with Henry.

Heavy NFL - Derrick Henry, running back for the Baltimore Ravens, addressed trade rumors.

Pro Football Network - Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens were discussed amid reports of trade interest.

Pro Football Network - Lamar Jackson was absent from the Ravens’ lineup.

Newsweek - Two NFL teams reportedly showed interest in trading for Ravens running back Derrick Henry; one was described as an AFC contender.

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - The Patriots were 5-3 and averaged 123.1 rushing yards per game; Stevenson averaged 3.8 yards per carry and had never carried the ball more than 210 times in a season.

Bleacher Report - The article said Henderson had struggled and appeared to have fallen out of favor, while adding Henry could reduce the workload on Stevenson and create a “Thunder and More Thunder” backfield.

Bleacher Report - The Patriots had represented the AFC in Super Bowl LX.

Heavy NFL - The Jacksonville Jaguars were not expected to trade for Henry, according to the article.

Heavy NFL - A report from A to Z Sports said the Patriots and Giants were interested in acquiring Henry.

NY Post - Derrick Henry was described as “frustrated” while discussing a possible trade.

NY Post - The article raised the possibility that teams unwilling to pay a “king’s ransom” for Jonathan Taylor could pursue Henry instead.

Heavy NFL - The Jaguars’ 33-10 win over Baltimore was played on Thursday Night Football.

Heavy NFL - Henry revealed his stance on the possibility of being traded after Baltimore’s heavy defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Pro Football Network - Henry addressed his future with the Ravens after the team fell to a 4-5 record.

Pro Football Network - An NFL analyst argued that Baltimore should trade Henry before the trade deadline.

Pro Football Network - NFL analysts weighed in on trade rumors after the Ravens’ loss to the Jaguars; the article’s headline included the remarks, “Feels Like a No-Brainer” and “Packers Should Call Baltimore.”

Newsweek - Two teams emerged as reported favorites to trade for Henry.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Ravens’ defeat was against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Pro Football Network - The Ravens’ loss to the Jaguars was described as a primetime loss.

Newsweek - The reported trade interest involved Baltimore’s Ravens and an AFC contender.

WHY:

Bleacher Report - The article said Henry could help quarterback Drake Maye, strengthen New England’s red-zone offense, and potentially help the Patriots contend for a title.

Heavy NFL - The Ravens had entered the season expected to contend for a Super Bowl, but their 33-10 loss to Jacksonville prompted questions about that outlook.

Heavy NFL - The Jaguars’ victory may have opened the door for another NFL team to trade for Henry.

Pro Football Network - Trade discussions followed Baltimore’s struggles without Lamar Jackson under center and its loss to the Jaguars.

Pro Football Network - An analyst’s stated reason for proposing a trade was that the deadline was approaching.

HOW:

Newsweek - The reported interest in Henry came from two NFL teams, including one AFC contender.

Derrick Henry addressed trade rumors after Baltimore’s 33-to-10 loss to Jacksonville. The Patriots and Giants reportedly showed interest in acquiring the Ravens running back. New England could pair Henry with Rhamondre Stevenson and ease his workload.