Derrick Henry wanted to play for Cowboys, had extra Week 3 motivation

The Dallas Cowboys had no answer for Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, and he had extra motivation in Week 3 after being shunned by the team in free agency.

Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) stiff arms Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. / Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

For the second straight week, the Dallas Cowboys defense was exposed and this time it came at the hands of a player who wanted to play for the team.

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry went off for 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns, adding one catch for 23 yards.

Adding insult to injury, Henry, who lives and trains in Dallas, admitted to wanting to play for the Cowboys but they never gave him a look in free agency.

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According to Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, the team simply couldn't afford him.

Welp Derrick Henry told me he was looking forward to this one after wanting to play in Dallas. Lives and trains here in the offseason. Told me about 20 people in the stands to see him. Nice show today. 2 TDs, 133 scrimmage yards

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 22, 2024

Talk about rubbing salt into the wounds of Cowboys fans everywhere.

The good news for Cowboys Nation is the team can quickly move past the latest letdown and turn their attention towards the division rival New York Giants.

Dallas has a quick turnaround for Week 4 and faces the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Thursday Night Football.

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