COSTA MESA, CA - JUNE 16: Jared Cook #87 of the Los Angeles Chargers during mandatory minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center on June 16, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
The LA Chargers signed veteran tight end Jared Cook to help replace Hunter Henry, who signed a four-year deal with the New England Patriots. While Cook is a former Pro Bowler, he is not an exact replacement for Henry.
Henry is on his way up because of his age while Cook is likely on his way down. However, Cook does bring something to the table that Henry does not: experience.