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Despite a down 2024 season from the Patriots, Hunter Henry played well. And while the NFL veteran didn\u2019t make ESPN\u2019s list of top 10 tight ends for 2025, he still received recognition.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s aging well because speed was never his game but he\u2019s just a good player with sure hands,\u201d a league evaluator told ESPN\u2019s Jeremy Fowler, who compiled the list. \u201cCan get you 600 or so yards every year. Takes care of his body, great in the locker room.”<\/p>\n
Going into his fifth season in New England, Henry is looking forward to teaming up with Josh McDaniels again.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking with Josh before, he has a tremendous mind,\u201d Henry said of McDaniels in May. \u201cI learned a lot from him that one year I was with him. So I\u2019m excited to grow with him.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two worked together with the Patriots in 2021 \u2014 Henry\u2019s first season in New England. And he had great success with 50 receptions and a career-high nine touchdowns.<\/p>\n
During the 2024 season, Henry led the team with 66 catches. He added 674 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n
Henry has been consistent for the Patriots, even in their down years. Now with McDaniels back in the fold, and more offensive weapons for Drake Maye, it wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see the consistency continue in Henry\u2019s fifth season with the Patriots.<\/p>\n
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