Hunter Henry

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		136	455	5,295	47
2025		17	60	768	7
2024		16	66	674	2
2023		14

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Patriots locked up Hunter Henry at solid value, securing a reliable veteran tight end with a contract that earns a B CVI grade. At $9.0M AAV over three years with $15.8M guaranteed, New England is paying market rate for what Henry brings — a solid starter who won't break the bank but provides steady production in both the passing game and as a blocker. The 29-year-old tight end is entering his prime years for the position, where experience and route-running savvy often matter more than pure athleticism, giving the Patriots a dependable target through the duration of this deal. The guaranteed money represents reasonable downside protection without creating long-term salary cap complications, while the three-year structure allows New England flexibility to reassess their tight end situation before Henry hits his early 30s. This is exactly the type of pragmatic, value-conscious signing that gives the Patriots a known commodity at a crucial position without forcing them into a premium price tag for elite production they weren't getting anyway.

Performance Analysis

Hunter Henry earns a B- grade as one of the most reliable tight ends in football over the last decade. His 455 receptions for 5,295 yards and 47 touchdowns across 136 games is a resume that screams Pro Bowl-caliber production, particularly the touchdown rate that makes him one of the best red zone weapons at his position. Henry has been a rock for the Patriots with 17 games in 2025, serving as the primary pass-catching target in New England's evolving offense. His career has been split between elite production in Los Angeles and consistent reliability in New England, with only injury-shortened 2018 and 2019 seasons marring his durability record. Henry is the kind of tight end who may never be the flashiest name but will quietly retire as one of the more productive at his position in this era.