Baltimore (AP) – “King Henry” is finally getting “Waterboy’s” attention.
Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry has expressed interest in starring in the film alongside his favorite actor, Adam Sandler, if he achieves 2,000 rushing yards this season after his five Pro Bowl selections.
This offer came during Henry’s appearance on this week’s Dampatrick radio show, where he also discussed a two-year contract extension worth $30 million.
Patrick told Henry that if he made NFL history by rushing for 2,000 yards, he would include him in a Sandler movie. Just two days later, Sandler himself extended the offer in a video shown to Henry during training.
“That’s my DAWG,” Henry said, beaming as he watched the video.
The “Happy Gilmore” star, known for “The Longest Yard” remake and “The Waterboy,” mentioned that he was in his hotel room recording a message for Henry. At one point, he even turned the camera to show his bulldog.
“We’ll be making appearances in over 2,000 yards of yard plus films this year, and enjoy a nice dinner together, discussing Dan Patrick’s facial hair and how tough it is for him to grow it,” Sandler quipped in a video shared on Friday. “I love YA, and I’ll keep it.”
Sandler joined the interview with Patrick while Henry listened to a hoodie promoting the soon-to-be-released Happy Gilmore 2. Sandler gifted Patrick a hoodie during the chat.
“Can I ask?” Henry questioned Patrick. “If you see him again, please let him know I’m a big fan and would love to meet him someday.”
Patrick sent Sandler a voice message, and Sandler responded.
“Dan, you’re a real person!” Henry later shared on social media.
In 2020, Henry rushed for 2,027 yards in Tennessee, marking his fifth season with the Titans and earning All-Pro honors as well as AP NFL Offensive Player recognition.
He nearly hit that mark again last season, rushing for 1,921 yards at age 30 during a comeback with the Ravens. Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles led the NFL with 2,005 yards.
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