As Derrick Henry prepares for his 11th season in the NFL, it’s only natural for the Baltimore Ravens running back to begin thinking about the end of his storied career.
Initially drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, Henry has had a career worthy of serious Canton conversations, from his 2,000-yard rushing season, to his five Pro Bowl appearances and his spot on the All-Pro list in 2020.
While much of his success came as a member of the Titans, in a conversation at training camp on Wednesday with Kay Adams, Henry let it be known that when he opts to retire, it will be with the Ravens, as Baltimore is the last place he’d like to play.
“When I’m done playing, I want it to be done playing here,” Henry noted. “When I hang it up, Baltimore will be the last place I want to be.”
Now this understandably didn’t sit too well with Titans fans, with the comments section of Adams’ tweet overflowing with disgruntled Tennesseans.
“NO SIR!!! You still have plenty LOVE down here in Tennessee,” a fan noted. “This is where you should retire. Ran was on that bulls**t not the fans. Don’t do that to us.”
Another took a more diplomatic approach to the situation, noting that, because Henry plays for the Ravens now, it would be strange to mention the Titans.
“What else is he gonna say?” another asked. “He’s currently playing for the Ravens. Let’s see how he feels when he actually retires.”
And others still opted to keep it short, allowing Tim Robinson to do the talking for them using a clip from I Think You Should Leave.
Titans fans: 😞 pic.twitter.com/VtOFctdzrE
— Joel (@RTP_Joel) August 5, 2026
Now granted, Henry did say the last place he wants to play is in Baltimore, so the chances of a one-day commemorative contract with the Titans feels very much in play. But if it isn’t, it’s clear Titans fans will have an opinion on it, as it’s clear he still has plenty of love in Tennessee.
As Derrick Henry prepares for his 11th season in the NFL, it’s only natural for the Baltimore Ravens running back to begin thinking about the end of his storied career. Initially drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, Henry has had a career worthy of serious Canton conversations, from his 2,000-yard rushing season, to his five Pro Bowl appearances and his spot on the All-Pro list in 2020.
