John Harbaugh might be one phone call away from officially turning the New York Giants into the Baltimore Ravens. And if I'm being honest, if Derrick Henry is the next former Raven to leave the nest and follow Harbs to East Rutherford, you won't hear me complaining.
With the Nov. 10 trade deadline right around the corner, the G-Men are reportedly keeping tabs on anyone and everyone who plays running back, including the future Hall of Famer, as they search far and wide for upgrades ahead of what looks like a playoff push. The two couldn't get it done together in Charm City, but that's what Round 2 is for.
Given the state of New York's current trade assets, Henry might actually be one of the more realistic options on the market -- which sounds crazy saying it out loud.
Derrick Henry could be the perfect win-now gamble for John Harbaugh's Giants
The Giants are sitting atop the NFC East at 4-2-1, but the RB situation is hanging on by a thread. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve, Cam Skattebo is nursing a hamstring injury, and Devin Singletary has gone from splitting his season between RB3 duties and healthy scratches to suddenly becoming the team's most important weapon out of the backfield.
That's not exactly the ground-and-pound identity Harbs envisioned when he arrived. Enter King Henry. He and Skatt would form a diabolical duo that would be an abject nightmare to tackle.
According to recent trade speculation, the 32-year-old could become available if Baltimore decides to wave the white flag on its season. With Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley out for the year, the Ravens are facing an uphill battle, and moving an aging running back for draft capital might start looking pretty "we should totally do it."
For New York, it'd be a no-brainer.
Henry rushed for 3,516 yards and 32 touchdowns during his two seasons playing for Harbs. The two know exactly what they're getting from each other, and Henry wouldn't need much convincing to buy into the offense. Add an additional 632 yards and eight more scores through eight games this year, and although he's 32, there's still plenty left in the tank.
Unlike Jonathan Taylor or Breece Hall, Henry probably wouldn't require New York to empty its draft cupboard. His remaining 2026 salary ($650,000) is wicked manageable, and he's owed $12 million in 2027. He's not necessarily a rental, and he isn't on the books long-term.
That last part matters a lot, especially to Harbaugh, who has made it clear he's looking for players who can help beyond this season, and Henry technically checks that box.
Of course, the future Hall of Famer hasn't exactly looked like his usual bulldozing self in 2026. Father Time might finally be catching up with him, but I'm willing to be the 4.0 yards per carry are more so because of the QB situation in Baltimore more than Henry falling off a cliff.
Harbaugh knows Henry. Henry knows Harbaugh. The Giants need a running back. Someone get Baltimore on the phone.
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