Ravens plan to manage running back workloads behind Derrick Henry
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Derrick Henry enters the season as the primary running back for the Baltimore Ravens, expected to handle most early-down carries and short-yardage assignments. Coaching staff projections anticipate Henry receiving approximately 65% of team snaps, with a potential workload of 25 or more touches per game. Justice Hill maintains his role as the primary passing-down back due to his reliability in pass protection and ability to function as a receiver. Hill is slated for roughly 25% of the total snaps. Rasheen Ali rounds out the active rotation at 10% of snaps, with his immediate responsibilities focused on special teams and occasional relief carries. The team placed Adam Randall on injured reserve, narrowing the depth chart options available for the upcoming season. While these snap distributions provide a baseline, they remain subject to change based on game scripts, particularly in instances where the team holds significant leads.
- •Derrick Henry is the primary ball carrier for the Baltimore Ravens.
- •Justice Hill serves as the main back for passing downs and pass protection.
- •Rasheen Ali joins the active roster to provide depth and play special teams.
- •Adam Randall is currently on injured reserve.
- •Coaches expect a snap split of 65% for Henry, 25% for Hill, and 10% for Ali.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — How the Eagles could divide carries behind RB Saquon Barkley
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — How Baltimore could divide RB snaps behind Derrick Henry
"How the Eagles could divide carries behind Saquon Barkley with Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley offering different skill sets
"Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali will compete for opportunities behind Derrick Henry
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:44 PMHow the Eagles could divide carries behind RB Saquon Barkley
How the Eagles could divide carries behind Saquon Barkley with Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley offering different skill sets
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:28 PMHow Baltimore could divide RB snaps behind Derrick Henry
Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali will compete for opportunities behind Derrick Henry
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