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After just two seasons in Baltimore, Derrick Henry is already climbing up the Ravens’ franchise rushing list.
Derrick Henry ranks number 4 in the Baltimore Ravens‘ all-time rushing list. He has rushed for 3,516 yards since joining the Ravens in 2024.
After two seasons in Baltimore, Derrick Henry ranks fourth all-time among Ravens in total rushing yards.
Safe to say Henry has been a valuable asset to the Baltimore Ravens. In 2024, he rushed for 1,921 yards while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. In 2025, Henry rushed for 1,595 yards while averaging 5.2 yards per carry. While Henry has been a great asset to the Ravens, there have been times when Baltimore did not use the star running back on some occasions.
Henry’s Production Regressed in 2025
Derrick Henry’s numbers went down a little bit, but not because of Henry’s ability. The Baltimore Ravens did not feed the star the ball as much as they did in 2024.
“Entering Week 17 (of 2025), Henry has 251 carries, a total that is 74 fewer than he had last season. When it comes to snaps, Henry has seen four-percent fewer, going from 635 during the 2024 campaign to 472 in 2025.” Mike Moraitis wrote in a Sporting News article. “The biggest beneficiary of Henry’s reduced workload has been fellow running back Keaton Mitchell, who has taken the RB2 role over after the injured Justice Hill.”
Many criticized the Baltimore Ravens’ coaching staff for not giving the ball to Derrick Henry. Though Todd Monken and John Harbaugh gave Henry the ball less in 2025, Henry was still dominant when he did touch the ball.
New Coaching Staff in Baltimore
Many blamed former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh after losing to the New England Patriots in Week 16.
Why does this matter?
Derrick Henry had 18 carries for 128 yards while averaging 7 yards per carry during the game. Henry did not touch the ball or the field for the majority of the fourth quarter. After this coaching blunder, one could argue this coaching decision to not have Henry on the field put John Harbaugh on the hot seat.
Nonetheless, the Baltimore Ravens missed the playoffs after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Week 18 of the 2025 season. As a result, the Ravens fired John Harbaugh and his staff after the disappointing season.
After firing Harbaugh, the Baltimore Ravens hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Along with Minter, they hired Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator. With Doyle calling plays, many will wonder how he will use Derrick Henry effectively as the Ravens will have championship aspirations again in 2026.
DeonTay Smith is a journalist who covers the NFL for Heavy.com with a focus on the Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and the Baltimore Ravens. A graduate from Methodist University, Smith also covers local news for the Panama City News Herald and hosts his own YouTube podcast. More about DeonTay Smith
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