Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry cuts dreadlocks

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

On the other hand, Henry’s look has also become quite iconic. Whether he’s wearing Ravens purple or Tennessee Titans blue, the dreadlocks coming out of the back of his helmet are recognizable to any NFL fan at this point.

Well, it seems it’s time to say goodbye to the iconic look, at least for now. As the Ravens emerge from their bye week, the former Offensive Player of the Year just debuted a new haircut on social media, ditching his dreadlocks in favor of cornrows. It’s a good look in its own right, just one that will take some getting used to.

Henry, 30, has had a terrific first season in Baltimore. Through 13 games, he has rushed for 1,407 yards and a league-leading 13 touchdowns while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. attempt. He’s been everything the Ravens could have wanted when they signed him this offseason, and while he’s lost ground in the Offensive Player of the Year race to Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley, another running back thriving on a new team, He is definitely still in the fight. .

The four-time Pro Bowler has slowed down a bit over the past few weeks, but perhaps the new haircut could help him get back to the level he was playing at early on.

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