The New England Patriots are looking healthier at tight end after coach Jerod Mayo’s update on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper returning to practice on Monday.
Mayo believes Henry, who has missed multiple training camp practices, will be ready to go by the Week 1 regular season opener. The veteran tight end has been battling an undisclosed injury over the last couple of weeks.
He was a bright spot for the struggling offense in 2023, recording 42 catches for 419 yards and six touchdowns. In three total seasons with the Patriots, he has recorded 133 catches for 1,531 yards and 17 touchdowns.
“I think he’ll be there,” Mayo said, when asked about Henry’s status for Week 1.
Mayo on Hunter Henry’s status for Week 1: “I think he’ll be there.”
Mayo says there’s still enough time between now and the opener for Henry to be ready to go.
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Hooper being back after missing a practice was a positive sign as well.
Overall, it sounds like things are improving for the tight end room. It could be an important position for the Patriots with younger receivers in the mix and a new offensive system in place.
