The New York Giants’ pursuit of a running back upgrade has hit a significant wall as the Baltimore Ravens confirmed they will not trade Derrick Henry. Adam Schefter reported that Baltimore has informed the 32-year-old veteran they have no intention of moving him, effectively closing the door on a deal with his former coach, John Harbaugh. This development eliminates the Giants’ primary fallback option should their main target, Jonathan Taylor, prove too expensive to acquire before the trade deadline arrives on Tuesday.
Baltimore’s hardline stance shuts down NY’s fallback RB option ahead of Tuesday deadline
The Ravens’ refusal to part with Henry stems from a commitment to winning now despite a 4-5 record following a tough loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Henry remains a critical component of Baltimore’s offense, ranking seventh in the NFL with 689 rushing yards this season. Team executives view retaining their top rusher as essential to maintaining momentum and protecting the long-term investment in quarterback Lamar Jackson, who carries a massive $84 million cap hit for the 2027 season.
Analysts warn that trading Henry could damage the locker room dynamic with Jackson, whose contract structure demands stability around him. Jonathan Jones of The Athletic noted that severing ties with a high-performing star would send a negative message to the franchise quarterback. With the Henry window firmly shut, the Giants must now pivot their resources toward other available options or accept their current roster configuration as the deadline looms.
Source: Yahoo Sports
