Derrick Henry joined the Baltimore Ravens in free agency. He is happy about that, but he could also have imagined a commitment in Dallas. However, he was not contacted by the Cowboys.

It was one of the most sensational deals of free agency: star running back Derrick Henry joined the Baltimore Ravens for two years and a total of 16 million US dollars.

However, he would probably also have considered a commitment to the Dallas Cowboys, as he explained in “The Pivot” podcast. “I knew going into free agency that I wanted to work something out with the Ravens if it was possible. Even though I live in Dallas and Dallas is also a perfect situation because we wouldn’t have to move,” Henry said.

That the Cowboys have done nothing at the position so far this offseason is somewhat surprising. Tony Pollard, last season’s number one backfield player for “America’s Team”, was sent to Tennessee. They currently have less well-known backs under contract with Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner.

“It would have been crazy. I thought there would have been some kind of contact, talks or whatever. They never got in touch, you know?” continued Henry. His advisor was never contacted by the Cowboys, he said, and the team showed no interest in him.

Derrick Henry on Baltimore Ravens: “On the cusp of success “

But the former Tennessee Titans star isn’t too bothered by it: “It is what it is. I’m happy to go where people are hungry. They’re on the cusp of success, they’re always in the conversation. I know Lamar (Jackson) wants a title bad. I’m not going anywhere where they say, ‘We’ll see what happens. Let’s make the playoffs and then we’ll see.’ No, they want to win it.”

Last season, Baltimore only fell short in the AFC Championship Game to eventual Super Bowl winner Kansas City Chiefs. Now Herny wants to contribute to possibly even winning the title: “I’m ready to get involved and help in any way I can. Any way I can. “