Chargers tight end Hunter Henry does not expect to sign a contract extension before the July 15 deadline.
“I don’t think anything will get done, but we’ll see,” Henry said, per Southern California News Group’s Gilbert Manzano.
Even though Henry is prepared to play on the franchise tag that he signed back in April, he’s not to worried about the lack of contract talks.
“I’m not worried about it,” Henry said. “I’m just going to go out there. I get a chance to play this year and do my thing this year. I’m pretty locked in on what I got ahead of me in the 2020 season. That’s what I’m locked in for, you know, I don’t like to look too far ahead.”
Henry, 26, has been a key focal point in the offense, averaging 12.6 yards per reception and posting 17 touchdowns over the course of four seasons. However, his durability has drawn some concern.
Henry has missed games every year since 2016, missing the entire 2018 regular season due to a knee injury and the first four contests this past season due to a tibial plateau fracture in his left knee.
Henry believes that he still has so much to prove before agreeing to a long-term extension.
“I think that’s the biggest thing I’m focusing on. Just trying to stay healthy,” Henry said. “I’ve just had some unfortunate injuries come my way. I feel the best I’ve felt in probably a couple years, for sure. I’m excited.”
If Henry can still healthy, he is primed for a big season.