The social-media post read, “Forever a Titan” and the reason for it was because running back Derrick Henry no longer is with Tennessee. The Ravens confirmed on Wednesday the former Alabama All-American would be in Baltimore on Thursday. This was to sign his contract and hold an introductory press conference at 10:30 a.m. CDT.
Henry became an unrestricted NFL free agent on Wednesday afternoon. He agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the Ravens this time. This came after the Tennessee Titans agreed to bring in Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard for a three-year, $24 million contract.
As Henry departs, Amy Adams Strunk posted a goodbye to the running back. He had previously joined Tennessee in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
The owner of Titans wrote, “From the moment he arrived in Nashville, Derrick delivered a phenomenal on-field performance and displayed the highest level of leadership. With every yard gained in Nissan Stadium and every hour of service given to the community, he became further woven into the fabric of this city and our Titans family. We extend our deepest gratitude to Derrick and his family for their time with our organization. His legacy in Nashville will be marked by unmatched perseverance, tenacity and a true friendship with Titans fans – one we know will endure for decades to come.”
The previous time that Henry was eligible for free agency, he signed him to a four-year, $50 million contract in 2020. He even responded by becoming the eighth player to record 2,000 rushing yards in a single season as he led the NFL in rushing for the second straight year.