Ravens Trade Pitch Flips Derrick Henry for Draft Pick, $36 Million RB

It’s starting to look like a lost season for the Baltimore Ravens, who dropped to 1-5 with a 17-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6.

The promise of being Super Bowl contenders before the year is entirely out the window.

The end result seems like it could be the Ravens becoming sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 4. The most popular targets on the Ravens for teams that are buyers are going to be running back Derrick Henry and tight end Mark Andrews.

What the Ravens might get back for those 2 could set the Ravens up to make sure 2026 isn’t a lost season as well.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons proposed one trade for Henry that might actually be feasible — sending him to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2026 second round pick and running back Rhamondre Stevenson.

“Can I start the rumor of Derrick Henry to the Patriots” Simmons said on The Bill Simmons Podcast on October 12. “What pick would get their attention? Like, our second? What if it’s our second and Rhamondre?”

Patriots, Henry Seem Like Natural Fit

The reasons the Patriots might be willing to give up a lot for Henry are pretty clear.

Henry played for current Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel on the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023.

In 2020, Henry became one of just 9 players in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season and was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

The Ravens signed Henry to a 2-year, $30 million contract extension on May 14 after he finished second in the NFL with 1,921 rushing yards in 2024 and led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns.

Henry’s current contract runs through 2027 and he will have approximately $104.4 million in career earnings when it ends.

“Since gashing the Buffalo Bills for 169 yards in Week 1, Henry has tallied 50 or fewer rushing yards in every game,” Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox wrote on October 7. “While benching Henry wouldn’t really solve any of Baltimore’s offensive issues, moving him ahead of the trade deadline could make a ton of sense. The 31-year-old would be more valuable on a championship-caliber roster, and the Ravens could get out from under the two-year, $30 million extension he signed during the offseason.”

Young Talent Makes Stevenson Expendable

One reason the Patriots might be willing to part ways with Stevenson is that a 10-year veteran like Henry might be a better pairing in the backfield with second year quarterback Drake Maye and rookie TreVeyon Henderson.

Stevenson was a 2021 fourth round pick (No. 127 overall) by the Patriots. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2022 on the way to a career high 1,436 yards of total offense.

The Patriots saw enough in Stevenson to sign him to a 4-year, $36 million contract extension before the 2024 season. He responded with 969 yards of total offense and a career high 8 touchdowns in what proved to be a lost season — the Patriots went 4-13 and head coach Jerod Mayo was fired.

In 2025 under Vrabel, the Patriots are off to a surprising 4-2 start.

Stevenson leads the team with 157 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns but is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry.

Injury Update: Deebo Samuel a Game-Time Decision for Commanders vs. Chicago Bears

The Washington Commanders will help close out Week 6 of the 2025 NFL campaign on Monday Night Football when they take on the Chicago Bears. After pulling off a big win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, the Commanders are feeling good about themselves right now, but injuries could change that feeling very quickly.

Washington has been hit hard by the injury bug early in the new season, and while it has quarterback Jayden Daniels back under center, he’s running out of guys to throw the ball to. Both Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown have been ruled out for this game, and hours before kickoff, they received a murky update on Deebo Samuel‘s injury status.

Deebo Samuel Labeled a Game-Time Decision for Commanders

The Commanders’ front office was busy bolstering their offense over the offseason after their surprise run to the NFC Championship Game last season, but to this point, we haven’t really seen what this group looks like at full strength. Daniels and McLaurin have both been forced to miss time, and versatile running back Austin Ekeler suffered a torn Achilles that ended his season in Week 2.

Samuel has been one of the only constants in the lineup for Washington on offense, but even that could change in Week 6. Despite having a revolving door of players alongside him, Samuel has racked up 30 receptions for 300 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 46 yards and another score on the ground.

Recently, Samuel has been dealing with a nagging heel injury that he thrown his status for the team’s clash with the Bears up in the air. Considering how both McLaurin and Brown are out, it’s safe to say the Commanders could really use Samuel on the field in this one. However, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter, it sounds like the former All-Pro pass catcher is going to be a game-time decision for this one.

“Commanders say game-time for Deebo Samuel, who’s got the heel injury,” Schefter said on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

Commanders Hoping to Grind Out Win Over Bears Amid Injury Woes

If Samuel can’t suit up, picking up a win could suddenly become much more difficult for the Commanders. That would leave an inexperienced trio of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Chris Moore as the team’s only wide receivers, with Zach Ertz also factoring into the mix at tight end. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also questionable, which could present more issues for Washington.

The Bears aren’t necessarily the best team in the league, but they are coming off a bye week, which has allowed them to get a bit healthier for this game than the Commanders. Beyond that, they have also won their past two games, so they clearly have some positive momentum heading into this one. Washington will be closely monitoring Samuel’s status ahead of its 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and his availability could play a huge role in determining who wins this game.

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