Derrick Henry Chases All‑Time Rushing Spot as Retirement Talk Swirls
Henry’s 2024 Season in Review
When most of us hit the early thirties, we start thinking about slowing down. Not Derrick Henry. The Ravens’ workhorse ran for 1,921 yards and crossed the end zone 16 times, tying for the league lead. Those numbers put him in the conversation for a second Offensive Player of the Year award—if not for Saquon Barkley’s record‑breaking 2,005 yards that helped Philadelphia capture the Lombardi Trophy.
Even with that production, Henry confessed he feels the weight of his years. Teammates tried to coax him into wild celebrations, but he usually just tossed the ball to the referee and trudged off the field. "I'm old now," he told the locker room. "I'm over it now." Still, the same voice that admits fatigue also dismisses retirement plans: "When I feel like it's time, I'll hang it up. Right now, I don't see that anytime soon."
The Chase for the Top‑10 Rushing List
Beyond the personal milestones, Henry has a historical target on his back: breaking into the NFL’s top ten all‑time rushing yardage chart. He needs 1,317 more yards—a full season’s worth for many backs—to climb from 19th place into elite company.
If he makes the jump, he’ll vault past seven Hall of Fame legends, including:
- Thurman Thomas
- Franco Harris
- Marcus Allen
- Edgerrin James
- Marshall Faulk
- Jim Brown
- Tony Dorsett
Imagine the headlines: a 31‑year‑old still shattering records, while the league jokes that running backs rarely last past 30. It’s a narrative that could rewrite how we view durability at the position.
Fans are already debating: will Henry stay healthy enough to hit that mark? Can the Ravens keep feeding him the carries he needs? The answers will shape not just his legacy, but the broader conversation about aging power backs in the modern NFL.
One thing’s clear—Henry isn’t waiting for a polite retirement invitation. He’s planning to keep grinding, yard after yard, until he either hits that magic number or decides the time is right. Until then, the Ravens’ offense remains anchored by a man who still thinks he can outrun the clock.
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