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Ravens coach Dwayne Ledford plans to increase Derrick Henry's carries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:16 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Ravens coach Dwayne Ledford plans to increase Derrick Henry's carries

Summary

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry will see changes in his role for the 2026 NFL season. New run-game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford aims to enhance Henry's workload, focusing on a more cohesive offensive scheme. The Ravens, who finished the 2025 season with the second-most rushing yards in the league, seek to bolster their ground game. With Ledford's experience and the addition of offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, the team anticipates a stronger rushing attack. The Ravens are planning to implement a stretch-style run offense while leaning on an improved offensive line of young talent.

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Key Details

•Dwayne Ledford becomes Ravens' run-game coordinator and offensive line coach.
•Team finished 2025 with 156.6 rushing yards per game, ranking second in NFL.
•Ledford aims to optimize Derrick Henry's role in the run game.
•Ravens targeted excellence with new staffing to improve cohesion.
•Expect more practical run-schemes and strategic play-calling.

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2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens O-line coach Dwayne Ledford will optimize HB Derrick Henry

What they're saying

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Baltimore Ravens run-game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford knows his running back Derrick Henry has the potential to be unstoppable
— Yahoo Sports

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