Henry: I'm not ruling out re-signing with the Chargers

Pending free-agent tight end Hunter Henry isn't closing the door on signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

"I'm not ruling out the Chargers and I won't rule out the Chargers," Henry told TMZ Sports.

The Chargers didn't use the franchise tag on Henry by the March 9 deadline, allowing him to hit the open market.

General manager Tom Telesco said earlier this month the salary-cap decrease makes it challenging to retain Henry, but Telesco added that he's keeping all options open.

With his first free agency upcoming, Henry said he's eyeing a destination that will provide him with quality quarterback play and financial security.

"I think (a) good quarterback always helps, makes my job easier," Henry said. "And then, obviously, you have to look at the financial side of things, too. ... At the same time, you have to have a balance."

Henry has battled injuries throughout his career, failing to play a full 16-game season since entering the NFL in 2016. However, he recorded 613 receiving yards and a career-best 60 receptions in 2020. Henry is expected to be one of the most sought-after tight ends on the market.

"Whatever happens, happens," Henry noted. "The ball's in my court in a way, that's the nice part about it."

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