COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Hunter Henry has already signed his franchise tag with the Los Angeles Chargers and the tight end remains optimistic that a long-term extension can still be reached.
Henry said during a conference call on Wednesday that both sides made progress before things were put on pause for draft preparations.
The Chargers must sign Henry to an extension by July 15, or else he would play the upcoming season on a one-year deal worth $11.1 million.
"There are other guys that need to be signed too. We'll continue to talk especially as we get closer to the deadline," Henry said.