Hunter Henry shares confidence in Patriots' young tight ends for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Hunter Henry expressed confidence in himself and the New England Patriots' tight end group as they prepare for the 2026 season. With rookie Eli Raridon and fellow tight end CJ Dippre behind him, Henry is optimistic about their potential contributions during training camp. At 31, Henry comes off a career year with 768 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, set to be a key target in the Patriots' offense. New England's tight end depth will be evaluated during camp as the team aims to strengthen its lineup following the injury of veteran Julian Hill last season.
- •Henry is the starting tight end at 31 years old
- •Team includes rookies Eli Raridon and CJ Dippre
- •Henry had 768 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 2025
- •Training camp will assess tight end performance and depth
- •Julian Hill is sidelined due to a season-ending injury
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots' Hunter Henry high on himself, TE teammates for 2026 season
"Patriots veteran Hunter Henry is confident in the team’s lineup at tight end despite their lack of experience heading into next season.
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