Patriots extend Hunter Henry's contract through 2028
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:54 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The New England Patriots have signed tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year contract extension, ensuring he remains with the team through the 2028 season. Henry, who joined the Patriots in 2021, is coming off a strong performance with 60 catches for 768 yards and seven touchdowns in the previous season. This extension reportedly has a value of $16 million, with a maximum potential of $20 million, including $14.5 million in guarantees. Henry's consistent reliability has made him a key figure in the Patriots' offensive strategy, especially as they transition with quarterback Drake Maye. The Patriots are scheduled to play their first preseason game on Thursday against the Colts.
- •Henry's extension is for two years, keeping him with the team through 2028.
- •The contract is worth $16 million, with up to $20 million in potential value.
- •Henry caught 60 passes for a career-high 768 yards last season.
- •He joined the Patriots in 2021 after spending five seasons with the Chargers.
- •The Patriots' preseason opener is scheduled for Thursday against the Colts.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Hunter Henry ends limbo, signing a 2-year extension with Patriots through 2027
- 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots sign tight end Hunter Henry to $16M extension
- 1:48 PMESPN — Sources: Patriots TE Henry gets 2-year extension
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — What Hunter Henry’s contract extension means for the Patriots
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- 12:38 PMNBCSports.com — Hunter Henry, Patriots agree on two-year extension - NBC Sports
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hunter Henry, Patriots agree on two-year extension
"Tight end Hunter Henry confirmed Monday that he signed a two-year extension to remain in New England through the 2027 season. ESPN and the NFL Network reported that the extended pact has a base value of $16 million with incentives that could push it up to $20 million. It ends a period of limbo for Henry, who was about to enter the final season of the previous three-year extension he signed in 2024.
"The Patriots and standout TE Hunter Henry, 31, have agreed on a two-year contract extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is worth up to $20 million, $14.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"The New England Patriots signed tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year, $16 million contract extension, a league source told UPI on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:38 PMHunter Henry ends limbo, signing a 2-year extension with Patriots through 2027
Tight end Hunter Henry confirmed Monday that he signed a two-year extension to remain in New England through the 2027 season. ESPN and the NFL Network reported that the extended pact has a base value of $16 million with incentives that could push it up to $20 million. It ends a period of limbo for Henry, who was about to enter the final season of the previous three-year extension he signed in 2024.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:54 PMNew England Patriots sign tight end Hunter Henry to $16M extension
The New England Patriots signed tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year, $16 million contract extension, a league source told UPI on Monday.
- ESPNAug 10, 2026, 1:48 PMSources: Patriots TE Henry gets 2-year extension
The Patriots and standout TE Hunter Henry, 31, have agreed on a two-year contract extension, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is worth up to $20 million, $14.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:16 PMWhat Hunter Henry’s contract extension means for the Patriots
The Patriots’ starting tight end has signed a new two-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:06 PMPatriots reportedly signing TE Hunter Henry to contract extension
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:05 PMInstant grades for Patriots signing Hunter Henry to a contract extension
The Patriots are keeping their top tight end on a new two-year deal.
- NBCSports.comAug 10, 2026, 12:38 PMHunter Henry, Patriots agree on two-year extension - NBC Sports
Tight end Hunter Henry has spent the last five seasons in New England and his run is set to continue beyond the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:19 PMHunter Henry, Patriots agree on two-year extension
Tight end Hunter Henry has spent the last five seasons in New England and his run is set to continue beyond the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:15 PMPatriots sign Hunter Henry to contract extension, per report
The Patriots team captain is under contract through 2028 now.
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