According to multiple league sources, Henry was approached by at least one playoff-contending team ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline, offering a multi-year deal worth significantly more than his current contract. The 29-year-old veteran, however, declined to pursue any move, expressing his desire to finish the season with the Patriots and “honor the fans who’ve stuck with us through the hard times.”
The offer, described by insiders as “lucrative and championship-ready,” would have given Henry a chance to immediately join a Super Bowl contender. Instead, he reportedly told his agent and the team that he was “not leaving his brothers midseason.”
“They called with a playoff spot and a paycheck,” a source close to Henry said. “But he said no. He wants to finish what he started in New England.”
Henry’s decision quickly became a talking point across social media, where Patriots fans praised his loyalty and leadership amid a rebuilding season under rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
“Respect. Hunter Henry just proved what it means to wear the Flying Elvis,” one fan wrote on X.
Head coach Jerod Mayo also praised his tight end’s professionalism, saying after practice on Thursday,
“Hunter’s the kind of guy you build a locker room around — selfless, tough, and all about the team.”
While the Patriots have struggled offensively this season, Henry remains one of their most consistent performers, ranking among team leaders in receptions and red-zone targets. His veteran presence has been instrumental in helping Maye adjust to life as an NFL starter.
As the season continues, Henry’s decision to stay could serve as a rare reminder of what loyalty still means in the modern NFL — where players often move for opportunity, but some still choose identity, legacy, and the fans who believed first.
“Money fades,” Henry reportedly told teammates. “Loyalty doesn’t.”
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