The Houston Texans have strengthened their defense by signing Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $35.6 million extension. This deal makes Hunter the NFL’s second-highest-paid defensive end, as reported by NFL Network and confirmed by ESPN.
Hunter joined the Texans last year on a two-year, $49 million deal and had a fantastic first season. He made 12 sacks, 46 tackles, and 17 tackles for loss, earning his fifth Pro Bowl selection.
His efforts helped the Texans’ defense rank fifth in the NFL and tied for fourth in sacks with 49. The big contract extension shows how much the team values his impact.
Texans, DE Danielle Hunter agree to one-year, $35.6M extension making him the NFL's second-highest paid DE. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/xYI98XxavV
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2025
This deal follows another major move by Houston, who recently extended cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. with a three-year, $90 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Derek Stingley Jr. joins Texans with highest-paid cornerback deal
The Houston Texans have made history by signing star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to a huge contract. The three-year, $90 million deal, with $89 million guaranteed, makes Stingley the highest-paid cornerback ever.
His new contract breaks the previous record set by Jaycee Horn, who had signed a $25 million-per-year deal with the Carolina Panthers just a week before. Stingley’s contract, worth $30 million each year, shows how important he is as one of the NFL’s top defenders.
