Derrick Henry isn’t planning to retire just yet, even as he enters his 30s. The Ravens star, who turned 31 in January, has faced playful reminders from teammates about touchdown dances from last season, but his answer is blunt: retirement is not on the radar.
“I tell them: ‘When I feel like it’s time, I’ll hang it up,’” Henry said in a recent interview. “But right now, I don’t see that anytime soon.”
That stance comes as an encouraging sign for Ravens fans who rode a dominant rushing duo last season with Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson. In 2024, Henry carried 325 times for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns, underscoring his continuing impact as a powerfully durable back.
Career milestones also loom large for Henry. He sits with 106 rushing touchdowns, tied for sixth in NFL history with Jim Brown. He’s 19th on the all-time rushing yards list with 11,423 career yards. If he reaches 1,000 rushing yards this season, he would move up to 11th on the all-time list, passing eight legends: Steven Jackson, Fred Taylor, Thurman Thomas, Franco Harris, Marcus Allen, Edgerrin James, Marshall Faulk, and Jim Brown.
Henry’s unique physique—bigger and stronger, yet still rapid once he gets moving—has helped him maintain elite production well into his 30s. With the Ravens continuing to lean on a potent ground game alongside Jackson, there’s reason to believe Henry can keep contributing at a high level for the foreseeable future, so long as he remains healthy and effective.
What to watch this season is straightforward: will Henry hit or surpass the 1,000-yard mark again, and how high can his all-time rushing total climb? If he stays productive, the history books may keep filling in around him.
Summary: Derrick Henry, 31, shows no immediate signs of slowing as he continues to power the Ravens’ offense. His 2024 numbers reinforce his durability and place him among the NFL’s elite all-time rushers, with significant ceiling remaining if he stays healthy and productive.
Positive note: Henry’s sustained dominance and ongoing pursuit of more milestones offer a hopeful outlook for Ravens fans and NFL observers who value a strong, steady rushing game.