The New England Patriots finished with a 14-3 record last season. The offense did just enough to get to the Super Bowl, but the offensive line was demolished in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks. One of the key parts of New England’s offense last season was tight end Hunter Henry.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 28: Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots runs for a second quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Twitter on Monday, “Sources: The #Patriots have agreed to terms with their standout TE Hunter Henry on a 2-year contract extension, making it likely that he finishes his career with the Pats. The 31-year-old, a key weapon for Drake Maye, had one year remaining on his contract. Now, locked in.” Henry last season caught 60 passes for 768 yards receiving and seven touchdowns, along with averaging 12.8 yards per reception. He was also targeted 87 times.
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry Extension Surprises Some NFL Fans
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 11: Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
There are some NFL fans who are surprised about the Henry extension on Twitter. This is what some of them had to say about this on Twitter:
Great news to wake up to.
Hunter Henry has been the most reliable target for Drake Maye in his first two seasons.
Let’s go Pats!#NEPATS
— ᴅᴀʀᴛʜ ʙʀᴀᴅʏ (@DarthBrady12) August 10, 2026
Good deal. He’s been pretty steady throughout his career and is coming off arguably his best season yet.
— Under Review Sports (@UnderReviewQCA) August 10, 2026
Excellent news for Hunter Henry and the Patriots. He’s a solid option for Drake Maye and a solid veteran presence in the locker room.
— The Sebatical (@TheSebatical) August 10, 2026
Chargers should have re-signed Hunter Henry 5 years ago. Jared Cook, Gerald Everett, Tre’ McKitty, Stone Smartt, Hayden Hurst, Tyler Conklin, and Will Dissly were not the answer..
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) August 10, 2026
A “standout tight end” would’ve had more than 770 yards in a season.
Hunter Henry is more an “unremarkable tight end”
— Jake Knight (@FFUndefeated) August 10, 2026
Henry is 31 years old. With him being under contract now for three more seasons, the offense should be fine. New England added wide receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs in the off-season. The Patriots should have Henry as the third option in the passing game for quarterback Drake Maye. This season is a tougher schedule for head coach Mike Vrabel and company. The season begins in less than a month when they face the Seahawks on the road in Seattle, Washington in a Super Bowl rematch.
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