US EditionHouston Texans, DE Danielle Hunter Agree to $40.1M Extension
Danielle Hunter's $40.1 million extension secures a key pass rusher for Houston through 2027 as part of the Texans' strategy to maintain an elite defense.
- Thursday, the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year, $40.1 million extension with Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter that includes a $30.7 million signing bonus and keeps him through 2027.
- The Houston Texans wanted to lock up Hunter before free agency begins March 11, as his 15.0 sacks and role with Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. proved vital.
- Danielle Hunter's numbers show the extension pushes his career earnings to over $218M, building on $124.7M with Houston since 2024, with 114.5 career sacks and 15.0 sacks last year.
- The Texans' front office now faces rising payroll pressures as Hunter's extension adds to costs with Derek Stingley Jr. and nickel Jalen Pitre, increasing urgency for Will Anderson Jr.'s rookie deal.
- The deal continues a year-to-year pattern, following Hunter's prior renegotiation that added another year to his short-term contracts rather than securing a long-term deal.
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Reports: DE Danielle Hunter to sign $40.1M extension with Texans
The Houston Texans are re-signing defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.NFL Network reported Thursday that the contract includes a $30.7 million signing bonus and is for the 2027 season. Last March, the Texans signed him to a one-year, $35.6 million extension for this upcoming season.Hunter, 31, originally signed a two-year, $49 million deal with the Texans in March 2024.A five-t…
Texans, Danielle Hunter agree to terms on a one-year extension
Another year, another one-year extension for Texans pass rusher Danielle Hunter. Per multiple reports, the Texans and Hunter have agreed to terms on a one-year extension that will pay him $40.1 million. Last year, the Texans and Hunter executed a one-year extension worth $35.6 million. The 2025…
Texans signing Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter to $40.1 million contract extension
Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter will be back in Houston for another year. The Texans and Hunter agreed to terms on a one-year, $40.1 million extension that includes a $30.7 million signing bonus, NFL Network reported Thursday night. The deal keeps Hunter with the Texans through 2027.
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