Derrick Henry injury update: Why Ravens star is not playing vs Bengals; ‘Is he hurt?’

Derrick Henry was at his usual best in Q1 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday

Updated on: Nov 28, 2025, 08:54:26 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Derrick Henry was at his usual best in Q1 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. The Baltimore Ravens RB broke loose for a 28-yard touchdown and racked up 33 yards on just five first-half carries. But after the initial play, the veteran simply went missing.

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Following a late-first-quarter rushing attempt, Henry didn’t log another carry for the remainder of the half and appeared in only one additional snap. The 31-year-old's disappearance has sparked questions as the game went into halftime.

Derrick Henry injury update

Is Henry injured? Not really. Despite the speculation, there’s no indication he is dealing with any issues. The limited usage instead seems tied to situational decisions. On Baltimore’s early second-quarter possession, Henry was likely given a breather. The two drives that followed were classic two-minute and pass-heavy sequences, situations in which Henry normally isn’t on the field.

“So Derrick Henry is fine but where was he after TD drive what are the Ravens even doing ???” one confused fan asked on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Inexcusable to not have Derrick Henry on the field. This is again what we mean when we say this shit is scripted and or rigged. How can you not have your best player out there?” another one tweeted.

Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart

Offense

Wide Receiver (WR)

WR1: Zay Flowers, Tylan Wallace, LaJohntay Wester

WR2: Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker

Left Tackle (LT)

Ronnie Stanley, Carson Vinson, Joseph Noteboom

Left Guard (LG)

Andrew Vorhees, Ben Cleveland, Emery Jones Jr.

Center (C)

Tyler Linderbaum, Corey Bullock

Right Guard (RG)

Daniel Faalele, Ben Cleveland, Emery Jones Jr.

Right Tackle (RT)

Roger Rosengarten, Carson Vinson, Joseph Noteboom

Tight End (TE)

Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar

Quarterback (QB)

Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Cooper Rush

Fullback (FB)

Patrick Ricard

Running Back (RB)

Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, Rasheen Ali

Defense

Defensive Tackle (DT)

John Jenkins, Taven Bryan

Nose Tackle (NT)

Travis Jones, C.J. Okoye

Defensive End (DE)

Brent Urban, Taven Bryan, Aeneas Peebles

Rush Linebacker (RUSH)

Mike Green, Dre'Mont Jones, David Ojabo

Middle Linebacker (MLB)

Roquan Smith, Jake Hummel

Weakside Linebacker (WLB)

Teddye Buchanan, Trenton Simpson

SAM Linebacker (SAM)

Kyle Van Noy, Dre'Mont Jones

Cornerback (CB)

Nate Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, Keyon Martin

Marlon Humphrey, T.J. Tampa

Strong Safety (SS)

Kyle Hamilton, Keondre Jackson

Free Safety (FS)

Malaki Starks, Alohi Gilman

Special Teams

Punter (P)

Jordan Stout

Kicker (K)

Tyler Loop

Holder (H)

Jordan Stout

Long Snapper (LS)

Nick Moore

Kick Returner (KOR)

Keaton Mitchell, Justice Hill, LaJohntay Wester, Rasheen Ali

Punt Returner (PR)

LaJohntay Wester, Tylan Wallace

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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