Derrick Henry: Ravens Press Conference 11/13/26

SPEAKER_1 (0:04)

Welcome into the Ravens Press Pass Podcast. It is Friday, November 13th. Today, we had a chance to hear from some of the players during an open locker room session, heading into the Monday Night Football Matchup against the Chargers. Today, we heard from running back Derrick Henry.

Derrick, just with the addition of Jacoby to the offense, how was that kind of providing a spark in practice and what that could mean for you guys on Monday?

Derrick Henry (0:27)

Yeah, I mean, we obviously got him so he can help us.

And we're all just trying to help him get acclimated. He's a pro. And we're in the same drag class in year 11 So he knows how to come in and approach it every day and come in and step in and lead. That's what he's done throughout his career, so we're excited to have him.

SPEAKER_1 (0:46)

A lot of guys have talked about his leadership and poise. You can see it already. What does it sit out to you, either in the locker room conversations or out on the practice field this week?

Derrick Henry (0:54)

Just calm. I mean, like I said, he's in year 11, so he knows how it goes and he's just ready to work.

SPEAKER_3 (1:01)

Derrick, what stands out to you about being on the field in terms of what you're doing is coming to Lundstad, going back to that meet you.

Derrick Henry (1:10)

He's just coming to work every day and doing the best he can. That's all you can ask for. Try to learn as quickly as he can, get acclimated and just go out there and put it on display on Monday. But he's coming in to work, he's like everybody else.

SPEAKER_4 (1:25)

Derrick, the team came out with a statement saying that Lamar could be back within six to ten weeks. How much hope does that give the team?

Derrick Henry (1:35)

We just want Lamar to heal, and rehab, and when we're ready to come back, we'll be ready.

SPEAKER_5 (1:42)

Any message to Ravens Flock about their concern over the rest of the season without him?

Derrick Henry (1:48)

Say it again?

SPEAKER_5 (1:49)

Any message to Ravens Flock about their concern over the rest of the season without him?

Derrick Henry (1:54)

We're gonna go out there and get it about 100%.

Every time we step in this building, every time we step on the field. We know the results haven't been what they wanted it to be, but we have some time off to get refreshed and ready to take on the challenge for these next eight. Hopefully we get them back, be ready, and be rolling the way we need to.

SPEAKER_4 (2:11)

When you see the Chargers defense, what kind of stands out to you on film about them?

Derrick Henry (2:16)

I think it's a good defense. I know the record doesn't say that, but I still think they have solid players like they had when we played them in 24

They play hard, they fight to the ball, got a lot of veteran guys who's played at a high level. So even though the record doesn't say that, I still think they're a good defense, they're a solid group.

SPEAKER_3 (2:35)

What's been your message when you guys got back and kind of unify in terms of this next game?

Derrick Henry (2:43)

My message or it is?

SPEAKER_3 (2:44)

Yeah, your message to guys. Or is it something that's not even has to be said?

Derrick Henry (2:48)

Yeah, I think it's just a team message. That's the time to get away and refresh and get our bodies back under us, also our mental. And now it's time to approach this and focus on being one to know each and every week.

The past and the past, you can't change nothing about that. What is about the present and how you approach every day. So when we go out there, we've got the right mindset. And we put on display the way we want to put on display is how we want to play the games and play Ravens Sound of the football on all three phases.

SPEAKER_6 (3:22)

Is there still a novelty to playing on Monday night at this point in your career? There's so many primetime games now, but it's a little more routine.

Derrick Henry (3:31)

Well, I think, you know, in our case, we played on Thursday, we had some days off, and then you go through the week, get prepared on Monday. So it's kind of like a little break than a longer preparation. So guys can be able to get some more recovery time, more meeting time, and anything we need to help us get better. So it's kind of like a benefit. So yeah, it worked out well.