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NFL free agency 2021: Best tight ends available

By Matt Lombardo

Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Hunter Henry, Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) /

1) Hunter Henry

Not just the premier tight end available in free agency, Hunter Henry is among the best players set to hit the open market.

Henry, 26, has proven he can be a productive tight end and has every tool in his skill-set to be a dominant pass-catcher as well as an efficient blocker during his four seasons as a focal point in the Chargers’ passing attack.

Last season, Henry caught a career-high 60 passes for 613 yards and four touchdowns, as Pro Football Focus gave him a 69.3 overall grade.

The Chargers enter free agency flush with cap space, boasting $23.8 million in spending flexibility, ninth most in the NFL, and will likely try to retain Henry. But, if Henry becomes available, he should see a strong market as teams look for a versatile weapon at tight end who can create mismatches over the middle as well as hold his own as a blocker.

Matt Lombardo is the site expert for GMenHQ, and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday for FanSided. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattLombardoNFL.

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