The Baltimore Ravens have signed Derrick Henry to a two-year contract extension worth $30m, a record for a running back over 30 years old.
The deal, which Henry’s agent confirmed to ESPN, includes $25m guaranteed. Henry’s previous deal, worth $16m over two years, was due to expire at the end of this season.
The 31-year-old is the NFL’s active leading rusher with 11,423 yards and 106 touchdowns in 136 career games with the Tennessee Titans and Ravens. He was close to unstoppable at times last season, and his 1,921 rushing yards were second only to Saquon Barkley’s 2,005. However, Henry averaged more yards per rushing attempt (5.9) than Barkley (5.8). His threat on the ground also freed up space for the Ravens’ two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Henry has seven consecutive seasons with at least 10 rushing touchdowns. Despite his bruising running style, the 6ft 3in, 245lb Henry has shown few signs of slowing down as the importance of running backs has become more important in recent seasons.
