The Dallas Cowboys need a starting running back after signing Tony Pollard as a free agent, but they have never had contact with NFL star Derrick Henry.
Derrick Henry debunks rumors about him joining the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys are in the market for a new running back after Tony Pollard left the Tennessee Titans on a three-year deal worth $24 million (about £18.9 million).
The move seemed to open the way for the Cowboys to pursue Henry, but he says they never made contact. “The Cowboys didn’t make any calls,” Henry, 30, said during an appearance on the “Shine on Sports” podcast. “I stay there in the off-season. I’m kind of on the back end of my career and that’s a great organisation. It would’ve been a great opportunity, but I’m thankful that I ended up here in Baltimore.”
In the end, Henry signed a two-year, $16m (£12.6m) NFL contract with the Baltimore Ravens, calling the decision a “no brainer.” “This is where I knew I wanted to be,” Henry told reporters during his introductory press conference on Thursday.
“I love the style, the physicality that they play with on all three phases. I feel like it fits my style of play as well. And it really was a no-brainer. [We were] just trying to figure out the business side of things. I’m glad we were able to get it figured out.”
After eight seasons with the Titans, Henry is joining the Ravens, who topped the NFL last season in rushing yards (2,661) and rushing yards per game (156.5). He will be a great addition to the team alongside two-time NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Henry has proven himself as one of the toughest running backs in the NFL during his time with Tennessee. He led the league in rushing yards in two different seasons and was named the Offensive Player of the Year in 2020.
