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Houston Texans Lock in Danielle Hunter, Boost Defense

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The Houston Texans secure defensive end Danielle Hunter with a one-year extension, keeping the five-time Pro Bowl star through 2027 and saving $14M in cap space. Hunter, who earned second-team All-Pro last year with 15 sacks, has racked up 27 sacks and 36 tackles for loss in two seasons with the Texans. This move follows a dominant 2025 season for the Texans defense, which finished top three in every major category. Will Anderson Junior, the number three pick from 2023, had a breakout year with 20 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, and is next in line for a potential record-breaking contract. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair and cornerback Derek Stingley Junior are also set to renegotiate their deals, with Stingley already restructuring to free up cap space.

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Houston Texans Lock in Danielle Hunter, Boost Defense

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Houston Texans Lock in Danielle Hunter, Boost Defense. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

For NFL coverage, this is your March 6 update. The Houston Texans have locked in defensive and Daniel Hunter with a one-year extension worth $40.1 million dollars, fully guaranteed. This deal keeps the five-time pro-bowl star through the 2027 season and saves the team $14 million in cap space. Hunter joined the Texans in 2024 and earned second-team all pro honors last year, with a team leading 15-sacks, good for top three. Over his two seasons in Houston, he's racked up 27-sacks and 36 tackles for loss, alongside all pro-team-ate Will Anderson Jr. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the Texans' defensive dominance after finishing top three in every major category last season. This extension is the first big move this off-season, signaling more changes to keep the unit elite. Will Anderson Jr., the number three pick from 2023, had a breakout 2025 with 20 tackles for loss, 12-sacks.

His first first team all pro-nod, and second pro-bowl selection, he's next in line and could become the highest paid defensive player ever. Meanwhile, linebacker Aziz al-Shayir is a new deal in his contract's final year after his first pro-bowl. Cornerback Derrick Stingley Jr. already restructured to free up over 12 million in cap space, and Nickel Defender Jalen Petra is set to follow. Suit on his $39 million pact. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-L-I-A-S-O-L-Pelo.com.

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