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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is expected to sign his franchise tag tender on Monday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, which will guarantee the veteran approximately $10 million in 2020.
The Chargers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Henry prior to the start of free agency. He has been an essential piece of the offense since being drafted No. 35 overall in 2016.
Per Pro Football Focus, Henry was the No. 3 receiving tight end during his first two seasons behind Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce:
Last season was Henry's most productive in the NFL.