Baltimore Ravens Trade Rumors: Derrick Henry Staying, Giants Called About Justice Hill
The latest Baltimore Ravens trade rumors come one day before the NFL trade deadline, and they point in one direction: Baltimore is staying put. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Ravens aren’t expected to trade running back Derrick Henry, and that the Giants called about backup Justice Hill instead. The deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET.
Below, every item is labeled Confirmed, Reported or Opinion.
What’s confirmed before the deadline
Status: Confirmed
The Ravens are 4-5, have lost four straight, and sit last in the AFC North, 2.5 games behind Pittsburgh, per Athlon. They already made their biggest move: they finalized the Jacoby Brissett trade on Friday, sending Arizona a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick for Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick, per Ravens.com.
Coach Jesse Minter said after Thursday’s loss that the team hasn’t abandoned its hopes of making the postseason.
Derrick Henry: not being traded
Status: Reported
Schefter reported Saturday that the Ravens aren’t expected to move Henry before the deadline. League sources told ESPN the Ravens recently told him they have no intention of trading him, and that they never considered dealing him.
The speculation started with the Ravens’ slide. Some suggested Henry’s former head coaches, John Harbaugh with the Giants and Mike Vrabel with the Patriots, could be interested. ESPN found no direct evidence that either coach inquired.
Henry said after Thursday’s loss that he hasn’t talked to management about being traded. “I have not mentioned me going anywhere else,” he said, per ESPN.
ESPN also reported that the Ravens believe Brissett can keep them competitive until Lamar Jackson is ready to return.
The case for trading him
Status: Opinion
A CBS Sports writer argued that Baltimore should trade Henry, who turns 33 this season, because a move could give him a better shot at a championship. Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano named the Ravens as a possible late wild-card entry among the deadline’s sellers, per Heavy.
Our take: the Ravens’ actions say otherwise. They traded for a starting quarterback and told their best running back he’s staying. That’s a team trying to stay alive, not one selling.
Justice Hill: why the Giants called
Status: Reported
A league source told ESPN that the one Ravens running back the Giants asked about was Hill. Hill is 28, was a fourth-round pick in 2019, and has played 93 games with five starts, per Yardbarker. He has 33 carries for 240 yards, 7.3 yards a carry, and a touchdown this season.
He ran nine times for 85 yards against Jacksonville, including a 65-yard touchdown, per CBS Sports.
The Giants’ backfield is thin. Cam Skattebo (hamstring) was doubtful for Week 9, and another back was out, per Yahoo Sports. The Giants were also linked to Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, per SI. Harbaugh coached Hill for his entire career in Baltimore.
The report doesn’t say talks went beyond an initial inquiry, per Yahoo Sports. Giants On SI also noted that Hill’s contract is expiring, so New York might prefer to sign him in free agency instead of giving up a pick (Opinion).
Our take: Hill matters more to Baltimore than a late-round pick, especially with a new quarterback who needs a rushing game to lean on. We’d be surprised if the Ravens moved him.
Should the Ravens buy or sell?
Status: Opinion
The Ravens have invested in this season. Along with Brissett, they traded for center Cam Jurgens earlier this year. But cap space is tight. Baltimore had about $1 million to $3 million in room in late October, per Russell Street Report and Ebony Bird, so any big addition is hard.
The Baltimore Banner has also asked whether the Ravens can afford to be sellers, an argument that Baltimore’s season isn’t lost yet.
The Lamar Jackson Ravens playoffs news is the key. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Jackson, who fractured and dislocated his thumb, is out six to nine weeks and plans to return. A return in December only matters if Baltimore is still alive.
Our take: stand pat. A seller’s move would give up on a season that still has eight games left, a bye and a quarterback who could return.
Ravens schedule: what’s next
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET: NFL trade deadline.
- Monday, Nov. 16: vs. the Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET.
- Sunday, Nov. 22: at Carolina.
- Sunday, Nov. 29: at Houston.
Latest Ravens news: Roquan Smith fines
Status: Confirmed
The NFL fined linebacker Roquan Smith twice for the Week 8 loss at Buffalo, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. He was fined $17,911 for twisting Josh Allen’s facemask on a touchdown run, his second offense this season, and $17,911 for a hit on defenseless receiver D.J. Moore. His Week 2 fine for the same infraction was $11,941.
Bills coach Joe Brady wondered why Smith wasn’t flagged, per Buffalo News. No suspension was announced. Some fans called for one, which is an opinion, not a league decision.
Kyle Hamilton, who left Thursday’s game with a hip injury, has no announced diagnosis as of this writing.
Baltimore Ravens trade rumors FAQ
What are the latest Baltimore Ravens trade rumors? ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Ravens aren’t expected to trade Derrick Henry and that the Giants inquired about Justice Hill. Neither report says a deal is close.
Will the Ravens trade Derrick Henry? Not according to ESPN. The team told Henry it has no intention of trading him and never considered it.
Why did the Giants call about Justice Hill? New York’s backfield is thin, and Giants head coach John Harbaugh coached Hill in Baltimore. The report doesn’t say talks went beyond an inquiry.
When is the NFL trade deadline? Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET.
Did the Ravens trade for Jacoby Brissett? Yes. The trade was finalized Friday, and he’s slated to start Monday, Nov. 16, against the Chargers.
Bottom line
The Baltimore Ravens trade rumors say the team is staying put, with one big move already made. If you were Eric DeCosta, would you stand pat before 4 p.m. tomorrow, or sell a veteran for picks? Tell us in the comments.
