The Dallas Cowboys need a starting running back after allowing Tony Pollard to leave in free agency, but they have never contacted NFL star Derrick Henry.
Derrick Henry debunked rumors that he would join the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys are looking for a new running back after Tony Pollard left to sign a three-year, $24m (about £18.9m) contract with the Tennessee Titans. The move seemed to pave the way for the Cowboys to pursue Henry, but they never even made contact.
“The Cowboys never called me,” Henry, 30, said during an appearance on the “Shine on Sports” podcast. “I stay there in the offseason. I'm in the final stages of my career, but it's a great organization. It would have been a great opportunity, but I'm grateful to finally be here in Baltimore.”
In the end, Henry signed a two-year, $16 million (£12.6 million) NFL contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a decision he said was “natural”. “This is where I wanted to be,” Henry told reporters at his inaugural press conference Thursday.
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“I love the style and physicality of how they play in all three phases. I feel like it suits my playing style as well. And it was really easy.” [We were] Just trying to understand the business side of things. I'm glad I was able to understand that. ”
Henry joins the Ravens, who spent eight seasons with the Titans and led the NFL in rushing yards (2,661) and rushing yards per game (156.5) last season. He will be a great addition to the team, along with two-time NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Henry has proven to be one of the toughest running backs in the NFL during his time at Tennessee. He led the league in rushing yards in two different seasons and was named Offensive Player of the Year in 2020.
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh couldn't hide his excitement about Henry joining the team. “I'm trying to figure out which staff is more excited, the offensive coaches or the defensive coaches,” Harbaugh said.
“The offensive coaches are pretty fired up, but the defensive coaches don't have to tackle this guy anymore. This is really great for our team. It's going to make a difference for us. Player. I know they're excited and so are we.'' We can't wait to get started. ”
The Cowboys have been unusually quiet this offseason after owner Jerry Jones said the team is “all in” for 2024. In order to have more money under the salary cap, the team let go wide receiver Michael Gallup and linebacker. Leighton Vander Esch on Friday.
“I really don't know what's going on over there,” Henry said of the Cowboys.
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