Ravens Shut Down Derrick Henry Trade Speculation Ahead of NFL Deadline

Standing pat before the deadline

November 7, 2026 · 2:45 p.m. Eastern

The Baltimore Ravens have decided not to trade star running back Derrick Henry ahead of the NFL’s November 10 deadline, rebuffing inquiries from multiple playoff contenders and assuring the four-time Pro Bowler that he remains central to their postseason push.

Speculation surrounding Henry’s future intensified after Baltimore fell to 4-5 following a frustrating Thursday night defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With starting quarterback Lamar Jackson sidelined by an ongoing knee sprain and backup Tyler Huntley nursing a throwing-shoulder issue, national analysts questioned whether the Ravens might pivot to asset accumulation.

Instead, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and the front office communicated directly to Henry and inquiring franchises that the 32-year-old powerhouse is not available. League insiders confirmed that Baltimore remains committed to competing in a tightly contested AFC North race.

Quarterback injuries and the Brissett trade

Baltimore’s determination to stay in contention was further demonstrated by its midseason trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, brought in to stabilize the offensive backfield while Jackson completes rehabilitation.

Rather than dismantling their offensive core, the Ravens view Henry as their primary engine down the stretch. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasized after Thursday’s game that the locker room has no intention of waving the white flag, pointing to upcoming divisional matchups that could rapidly alter the playoff picture.

Several teams in playoff contention, including the New York Giants and New England Patriots, had reportedly monitored Henry’s situation in hopes that Baltimore’s recent dip in the standings would create an opening for an impact trade.

Henry focuses on the locker room

Henry himself addressed the persistent trade chatter following the loss to Jacksonville, rejecting any notion that he was looking for an exit route.

“I have not mentioned me going anywhere else,” Henry told reporters at his locker. “I’m saying, ‘Let’s go back to work. Let’s try to get better and turn this thing around.’ That’s my only focus.”

Henry has continued to produce at an elite level during his first campaign in purple and black, grinding out tough yards after contact and serving as Baltimore's most dependable red-zone weapon. Front-office executives view his leadership and punishing downhill running style as indispensable as winter weather approaches in the Northeast.

Season milestones and deadline countdown

How the Ravens reached their deadline decision.

March 2026 Derrick Henry signs a two-year contract with Baltimore, instantly transforming the franchise's traditional ground attack.
Late October 2026 Lamar Jackson suffers a knee sprain; Ravens slide into a midseason funk, sparking league-wide trade inquiries.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Baltimore drops to 4-5 against Jacksonville; Henry tells reporters he is focused solely on working through adversity.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Ravens inform Derrick Henry and rival teams that the running back will not be dealt before Tuesday's trade deadline.

Where it happened: M&T Bank Stadium

The star marks M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, home of the Baltimore Ravens.

★ M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, Maryland. Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Reporting on X by Adam Schefter

ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported on X that the Ravens have no intention of parting ways with their lead running back.

Sources: the Ravens are not expected to deal RB Derrick Henry before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
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Research and verification notes

Reporting based on NFL insider dispatches from Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter on X), postgame press conference remarks from Derrick Henry and John Harbaugh, and verified reporting by NFL.com, NBC Sports, and Pro Football Rumors.

Social verification note: Adam Schefter reported Baltimore's trade stance directly on X, confirming communications between the front office and Henry's representatives. The NFL trade deadline takes effect Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern.