Derrick Henry Reacts to Cooper DeJean's Viral Tackle in 2024

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, renowned as one of football's most unstoppable forces, reacted to a viral clip showing him being tackled by Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean during a December 2024 game. Despite Henry's power and ability to steamroll defenders, he was surprisingly taken down immediately by the lighter DeJean after catching a short pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson.

A clip of this tackle was shared by ESPN on NFL, prompting Henry to comment humorously, "Lol y’all funny." The Eagles won that game 24-19. Henry was held to 82 rushing yards on 19 carries, outperformed by Eagles running back Saquon Barkley who gained 107 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.

The article notes that Henry remains a formidable NFL player, suggesting the outcome of the tackle might have been different if he had momentum before DeJean reached him. It also mentions Henry's 2024 season performance: 1,921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 325 carries, following a two-year, $30 million contract extension signed with Baltimore in May.