The New England Patriots announced a contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry on Monday.
Terms were not disclosed. ESPN reported it was a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million with incentives and includes a $4.2 million signing bonus and $14.5 million in guaranteed money.
“Hunt’s here to stay,” the Patriots posted on X along with a photo of Henry signing a contract.
Henry credited quarterback Drake Maye for one of the reasons he wished to sign an extension with the Patriots.
“That’s my guy. He’s a special person,” Henry said of Maye. “Just a guy I’ve grown really close to over the last few years. I’m excited to build that relationship off the field but also on the field. He’s just a special player to be around. I’m excited to build on that.”
Henry, 31, caught 60 passes for 768 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 starts last season. He added nine receptions for 112 yards and a score as New England reached Super Bowl LX.
Henry has hauled in at least 40 passes in each of his five seasons with the Patriots, the second-longest streak in club history by a tight end behind Ben Coates’ six-year run from 1993-98.
“I’ve had three kids here. Raised a family here,” Henry said of why the New England area means so much to him. “That’s always gonna mean something to me for the rest of my life.”
A second-round draft pick by the then-San Diego Chargers in 2016, Henry has 455 catches for 5,295 yards and 47 TDs in 136 career games (116 starts) with the Chargers (2016-20) and Pats.
–Field Level Media
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