Derrick Henry clarifies he is not contemplating retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Derrick Henry, the NFL's oldest starting running back at 32, asserted he is not thinking about retirement. After a social media post suggested he wanted to retire as a Raven, Henry clarified his intentions, stating he enjoys playing for Baltimore but isn't focused on retiring just yet. Last year, he had a strong performance, starting all 17 games and achieving over 1,500 rushing yards with 16 touchdowns, exceeding his career averages. Henry continues to perform at a high level and stated he will consider retirement in the future.
- •Derrick Henry is 32 years old and plays for the Ravens.
- •He clarified on social media his focus is not on retirement.
- •Henry had 1,595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns last season.
- •He started all 17 games last year, exceeding career averages.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Derrick Henry says he's not thinking about retiring
"At 32, Derrick Henry is the NFL's oldest starting running back.
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