Henry will be a Titans legend for life after eight seasons, two NFL rushing titles, many stiff-arms and at one 99-yard run.
But he has an opportunity to cement his legacy and a potential Hall of Fame career in Baltimore.
Why Derrick Henry joined the Ravens
The NFL’s active rushing leader joined Baltimore this offseason on a two-year deal as the Titans moved on from the Henry-Mike Vrabel-Ryan Tannehill era over the winter. Henry, 30, now has a big opportunity to add to his career totals in a run-friendly offense alongside Lamar Jackson.
He also has a chance to win a Super Bowl for the first time. Baltimore is among the AFC favorites along with two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City.
“I definitely wanted to be somewhere that had a solid foundation, and this foundation has been set for a very long time,” Henry said during his introductory press conference in Baltimore.
Derrick Henry career timeline: From Tennessee Titans legend to Baltimore Ravens lead back
2016 season
April 29: Drafted by the Titans in the second round of the NFL Draft at No. 45 overall out of Alabama.
Sept. 11: Titans open the season with a loss to undermanned Vikings, as Henry opened his career backing up Demarco Murray and recording five carries for just three yards.
Oct. 27: Henry scores his first career NFL touchdown in Thursday Night Football win over the Jaguars.
Jan. 1, 2017: Henry has more carries than Murray for the first time in the season finale, carrying the ball 15 times for 65 yards in a win over Houston. Still, Henry’s underwhelming rookie season ends with a modest 490 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
2017 season
Sept. 17: Henry continues to earn more share in the Titans backfield, rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown in a dominant win against the Jaguars.
Oct. 16: Henry caps off his first career 100-yard rushing performance with a 75-yard run to close out the Titans’ win over Indianapolis on Monday Night Football.
Dec. 31: Henry has a 66-yard touchdown reception in the only offensive touchdown of the game in Tennessee’s playoff-clinching victory over Jacksonville.
Jan. 6. 2018: Henry has his first dominant performance as a pro, rushing for 156 yards and a touchdown in the Titans’ comeback win over Kansas City in the AFC Wild Card round. Henry rushed for 85 yards in the fourth quarter as Tennessee took the lead, including a 35-yard touchdown run.
