Tight End Hunter Henry Returning To Patriots On 3-year Deal, AP Source Says – News18

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.: The Patriots have taken a step towards securing some continuity at tight finish, agreeing to phrases on a brand new contract to retain pending free agent Hunter Henry.

The 29-12 months-previous intends to signal a 3-12 months deal, an individual with information of the negotiations advised The Associated Press on Friday.

The individual spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of new contracts can’t formally be signed till Wednesday.

Henry caught 42 passes for 419 yards and a staff-excessive six touchdowns final season. He has 133 receptions for 1,531 yards and 17 touchdowns since arriving in New England in 2021.

It is the second massive transfer for the Patriots this week. They additionally used the one-12 months transition tag on security Kyle Dugger. New England has till July 17 to succeed in an extended-time period cope with him, or he’ll make the common of the highest 10 salaries at his place subsequent season.

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