With the deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to long-term extensions coming up in a matter of hours, it’s almost certain that the Chargers and tight end Hunter Henry will not make an 11th-hour decision, meaning the fifth-year pro will play on the franchise tag in 2020. The one-year deal will be worth $10.6 million, making him the highest-paid at the position for the time being.
In a difficult year for franchise tagged players with so much economic uncertainty, here is another that’s expected to play on the 1-year tag: #Chargers TE Hunter Henry.