Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry cuts dreadlocks

Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry cuts dreadlocks

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry may be one of the most recognizable players in the game today thanks to his punishing rushing style and his incredible nickname, “The King.”

In turn, Henry’s appearance has also become iconic. Whether he’s wearing Ravens purple or Tennessee Titans blue, the dreadlocks sticking out of the back of his helmet are recognizable to any NFL fan at this point.

Well, apparently it’s time to say goodbye to this iconic look, at least for now. As the Ravens wrap up their bye week, the former Offensive Player of the Year just debuted a new haircut on social media, shortening his dreadlocks in favor of cornrows. It looks good in itself, but it will take some getting used to.

Henry, 30, enjoyed a great first season in Baltimore. In 13 games, he rushed for 1,407 yards and 13 touchdowns, tops in the league, while averaging 5.9 yards per attempt. He’s given everything the Ravens could have wanted when they signed him this offseason, and despite losing ground in the race for Offensive Player of the Year, another running back to Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley Back, having success with a new team, he is absolutely still in the running.

The four-time Pro Bowler has slowed down a bit in recent weeks, but perhaps the new haircut could help him get back to the level he was playing at when he first started.

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