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A Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson backfield will be a handful for NFL defenses

August 28, 2024
The Baltimore Ravens paired Derrick Henry with Lamar Jackson, creating one of the NFL's most dangerous offensive backfields.

The Baltimore Ravens assembled a formidable offensive combination by adding Derrick Henry to a backfield already featuring MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. Both players were featured on Sports Stars of Tomorrow during their high school careers.

Henry's power running style complements Jackson's dual-threat abilities, presenting defensive coordinators with impossible choices. The pairing of two former high school standouts creates one of the NFL's most challenging rushing attacks to contain.