Houston Texans Extend Danielle Hunter

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Houston Texans are finalizing a one-year extension for star defensive and Daniel Hunter, worth $40,100,000. Fully guaranteed. This comes just one year after they signed him to a $35,600,000 deal. NFL insider Jordan Schultz broke the news late Thursday on social media. This new contract pushes Hunter's career earnings over $218 million. He's been on fully guaranteed money with the Texans since joining in 2024, making him one of the highest paid players at his position. Fans and analysts see this as a huge win for Houston's defense. Hunter delivered 12 sacks in his first season and bumped that to 15 last year, helping fuel a lay playoff push. He's also racked up 32 tackles for loss and stayed incredibly durable. Beyond past rushing, Hunter starts every game, with 68 straight regular season appearances,

1:02heading into next year. Despite a stellar 2025, he missed out on the Pro Bowl roster. The move locks in a key veteran for coach Domeco Ryan's as the Texans aim deeper into the playoffs. They've never reached a conference title game, and keeping Hunter shows their commitment to contending now. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I-SullyPillow.com