Hunter Henry Fantasy

The Los Angeles Chargers placed the franchise tag on tight end Hunter Henry on Friday, according to sources. This was widely expected and ensures that Falcons impending free-agent tight end Austin Hooper will be the top tight end on the open market. Henry, 25, had a career-high 55 catches for 652 yards and five touchdowns in only 12 games for the Bolts last season. He has incredible upside after just three years in the NFL, but he's yet to play more than 15 games in a single season due to various injuries. He's more risky than the upper echelon of fantasy tight ends for that reason, but he has high-end potential if he stays on the field. His true ceiling will be more clear once we know who will be the Chargers quarterback in 2020.

Mar. 13th • 1:36 PM

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will likely receive the franchise tag. Henry has had trouble staying healthy in his three seasons -- he hasn't played a full season yet -- but when healthy he's a high-end tight end for fantasy purposes. There remains uncertainty over who will be the Bolts starting quarterback next year with Philip Rivers out of the picture, but Henry should still be seen as a TE1 regardless. The 25-year-old posted a career-high 55 catches for 652 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games last season. He managed eight touchdowns his rookie season.

Mar. 2nd • 9:57 PM

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said that tight end Hunter Henry is a candidate for the franchise tag. The goal is for the two sides to work out a contract extension, but the tag will be a fallback option if they can't work something out. Henry has yet to play in a full season in his three years in the NFL, but he'd be the second most attractive tight end on the open market behind Austin Hooper if he gets there. In 12 games in 2019, Henry had 55 catches for 652 yards and five touchdowns. He'll still likely be a strong TE1 if he remains with the Bolts, but the downgrade from Philip Rivers to Tyrod Taylor or someone else under center is something to consider.

Feb. 25th • 1:43 PM