Hunter Henry Injury Update Points to Return in Coming Weeks

Hunter Henry is one of the most talented tight ends in the NFL. Although, his career has been hampered by a variety of injuries.

The former John Mackey award winner (given to college football's top tight end) has missed 23 of a possible 53 regular-season games across his four-year career. While his performance in the offseason was generating a lot of buzz, a tibia plateau fracture has sidelined him since Week 1 of this season.

However, Henry reportedly practiced in a limited role today, which suggests he could be returning to the field soon.

TE Hunter Henry (knee) will practice in a limited role today. #Chargers
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) October 9, 2019

He's likely still a long shot to suit up for Los Angeles' Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but a potential return in Week 7 is certainly possible.

Fantasy owners should absolutely take note of this development, as Henry has been extremely productive whenever he's seen the field. He turned five targets into four receptions and 60 yards in Week 1 of this year, and racked up 579 yards while splitting time with Antonio Gates in his last healthy season (2017).

Lynn on the possibility of Hunter Henry (knee) returning this week: "He was moving around pretty good last week (on the side working with trainers)," He said. "So we'll see if we can try to work him in (to practice) this week. ... But there's no guarantee he'll be back."
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) October 7, 2019

In fact, Henry is one of only nine tight ends in NFL history to have caught at least 12 TDs and racked up more than 1,000 yards over the first two years of their career.

If Henry does indeed return soon, he figures to be a major part of the Chargers' passing attack, as he was third on the team in targets in Week 1.

At just 47 percent owned in Yahoo! Fantasy Football leagues, Henry is absolutely worth a flier if he's available in your league.

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