The Baltimore Ravens viewed RB Derrick Henry is the potential cherry on top of their championship Sunday. They prioritized signing him after failing to acquire him via trade last season, ultimately losing in the conference finals. If scrimmage practices are anything to go by, though, he can still make defensive linemen’s lives miserable—ask Michael Pierce.
“It’s not fun”, the veteran Ravens defensive tackle said of playing against Derrick Henry in practice, via the team’s website. “Normally, I get a double team, and then by the time the double team comes off, there is a guy who’s taller than me running through the hole, really, really fast”.