Derrick Henry isn’t going anywhere.
The Ravens have no interest in trading their star running back ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, ESPN.com reported on Saturday morning.
Henry, 32, has been the focus of trade speculation with the Ravens season spiraling as they deal with catastrophic injuries at quarterback.
The Giants have been linked to Henry given head coach John Harbaugh’s long history with the Ravens.
However, the report states that while the Giants have reached out to Baltimore, it was to inquire about backup running back Justice Hill. It’s unclear if a deal for Hill still remains a possibility.
The 28-year-old backup has 240 yards rushing on 33 carries, for an impressive 7.3 per carry average this season.
The Giants are likely to be without starting running back Cam Skattebo against the Eagles on Sunday due to a hamstring injury and backup Tyrone Tracy is on IR with a similar issue.
They won’t get any sympathy from the Ravens.
Star QB Lamar Jackson returned from an ankle sprain on Sunday against the Bills, only to break his thumb on the first play of what turned out to be a 36-10 defeat. Jackson was placed on IR and it is uncertain if he will be able to return this season.
Backup Tyler Huntley replaced Jackson and suffered a season-ending toe injury. The Ravens acquired Jacoby Brissett in a trade with the Cardinals and he is expected to take over as the team’s starter. However, the journeyman has never shown the ability to be a season-saving quarterback.
Baltimore has lost four straight games and has been outscored 104-33 in their past three contests against the Bengals, Bills and Jaguars.
Henry gave no indication he wished to be traded when asked about the rumors after Baltimore’s Thursday night loss to Jacksonville.
“I have not mentioned me going anywhere else,” Henry said. “I’m saying, ‘Let’s go back to work. Let’s try to get better and turn this thing around.’”
Henry’s production has declined with Jackson injured this season and is averaging 3.9 yards per carry.
The Ravens’ thinking will sharpen the focus on Jonathan Taylor ahead of the deadline with the Colts clearly in seller’s mode.
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