Few coaches are better positioned to compare theBaltimore Ravens' running backs room to another NFL backfield than Eddie Faulkner. Hired to serve as running backs coach on Jesse Minter's staff
, he most recently spent seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He helped develop and oversee multiple productive rushing attacks. That experience gives weight to his recent assessment of Baltimore's group, and it was a notable endorsement.Faulkner recently said the Steelers' running backs room he coached last season was strong. At the same time, he suggested the Ravens' current collection of backs may be every bit as talented—if not better.
That's a significant yet unsurprising statement considering what Baltimore already has at the top of the depth
chart. Any discussion about the Ravens' running backs begins with Derrick Henry.
Derrick Henry sets the standard for Coach Faulkner
Most won't need to be reminded of this, but it's worth another mention. The future Hall of Famer, Derrick Henry, enters another season as one of the most accomplished players at his position. Faulkner made it clear that Henry's resume speaks for itself.
"He could not take another snap and he's going to get a gold jacket."
RB coach Eddie Faulkner on Derrick Henry: “He could not take another snap and he’s going to get a gold jacket.”
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) August 8, 2026
Said he’s most impressed with how much Henry wants to be coached. pic.twitter.com/w62GyHz5rN
The praise didn't stop there. What impressed Faulkner most wasn't Henry's production, accolades or reputation. It was his willingness to continue learning. According to Faulkner, Henry remains eager to be coached despite already being among the NFL's all-time great running backs.
That mindset helps explain why Henry has remained productive well into his career and continues to set the tone for Baltimore's backfield. He's more than a one-person show. While Henry understandably commands most of the attention, the Ravens believe the strength of the room extends beyond one player.
Veterans Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali provide experience and familiarity with the offense, while younger players continue competing for opportunities as Baltimore works toward trimming its roster. The group still has questions to answer before the initial 53-man roster is finalized, but Faulkner's comments suggest he sees considerable potential throughout the room.
That's noteworthy coming from a coach who has spent more than two decades working with running backs at both the college and professional levels. For Baltimore, the endorsement may be less about comparing itself to Pittsburgh and more about validating what the organization already believes.
The Ravens have built their offense around a physical rushing identity for years. If Faulkner's early evaluation proves accurate, Baltimore's running backs room could once again be one of the team's greatest strengths heading into the 2026 season.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Eddie Faulkner compares current Ravens group to the 2025 Steelers
