Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is set to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, marking his first game against the franchise he called home until he left following the 2023 season.
Henry, now in his second season with the Ravens, addressed the reunion by telling ESPN that his feelings for the Titans remain positive, though that will not carry over to the field. "Always love" is how he described his connection to Tennessee, according to ESPN, but he made clear there will not be much of that when the teams play on Sunday.
The matchup carries significance for both the Ravens and the Titans, as well as for fans who watched Henry become one of the most productive running backs in Tennessee's history before his departure after the 2023 season. Sunday's game will be the first time he lines up against his former team since that move.
Henry's comments, as reported by ESPN, reflect a common dynamic when longtime players face their former organizations for the first time: appreciation for the past paired with a competitive focus on the present. The Ravens will look to Henry to help power their offense, while the Titans will attempt to contain a player they know well.
