Derrick Henry reflects on Titans' lack of effort to keep him
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Derrick Henry prepares to face his former team, the Tennessee Titans, for the first time as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. In comments prior to the matchup on October 1, Henry stated that the Titans made minimal attempts to retain him amid his free agency decision. He expressed a feeling of inevitability about his departure, citing a reduced role in Tennessee during his last season, which saw the team finish 6-11 in 2023. Since joining Baltimore, he has significantly improved his performance, rushing for over 1,900 yards in 2024 and 2025 combined. The Ravens' upcoming game marks a notable return for Henry against the franchise that drafted him.
- •Derrick Henry prepares to face the Tennessee Titans on October 1.
- •Henry says the Titans did little to retain him in free agency.
- •Tennessee finished 6-11 in 2023, Henry's final season there.
- •Henry has rushed for over 1,900 yards with Baltimore in two seasons.
- •This is the first meeting between Henry and the Titans since his move.
- 6:58 PMESPN — Ravens' Henry: 'Always love' for Titans, but not much for Sunday's reunion
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Derrick Henry says the Titans did little to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore
"Derrick Henry is preparing to face the Tennessee Titans for the first time as an opponent. Tennessee was 6-11 in 2023, Henry's final season there. It's hard to know what it would have taken for him to stay, but joining a contending team in Baltimore has been great for him.
"Ravens RB Derrick Henry faces his former team, the Titans, on Sunday for the first time since leaving Tennessee after the 2023 season. He said it's "always love" for the Titans, just not much when they play on Sunday.
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External links- ESPNSep 30, 2026, 6:58 PMRavens' Henry: 'Always love' for Titans, but not much for Sunday's reunion
Ravens RB Derrick Henry faces his former team, the Titans, on Sunday for the first time since leaving Tennessee after the 2023 season. He said it's "always love" for the Titans, just not much when they play on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 5:05 PMDerrick Henry says the Titans did little to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore
Derrick Henry is preparing to face the Tennessee Titans for the first time as an opponent. Tennessee was 6-11 in 2023, Henry's final season there. It's hard to know what it would have taken for him to stay, but joining a contending team in Baltimore has been great for him.
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