Ravens' Free Agency: Williams' Flop vs. Henry's Success

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Baltimore Ravens have had a mixed record in free agency over the last decade, with some solid wins and notable flops. They're worse signing came in 2022 when they gave safety. Marcus Williams of $5-year-70 million deal, including $37 million guaranteed. He started strong, but injuries derailed everything. According to just 32 games played before his release after the 2024 season, Williams racked up 149 tackles and five picks during his time there. But missing chunks of every year made it a huge disappointment. For the cash spent, he even landed on the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad later, but never saw game action. Fans and analysts still cringe at that move, as it highlighted the risks of big swings at safety. Meanwhile, the Ravens offense got a massive boost from their best free agent grab in running back Derek Henry.

1:01Henry signed a two-year $16 million dollar pact in 2024 at age 30, and he's crushed it with 3,516. Rushing yards and 32 touchdowns over 34 games. His 2024 Pro Bowl nod came after a 1,921 yard season. Henry's power running has transformed Baltimore's attack, proving doubters wrong about his age, and he's showing no signs of slowing down any time. Soon, the Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com