Hunter's Huge Deal: Texans Lock in Pass Rusher

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Daniel Hunter, the star edge rusher, just landed a huge one-year 40 million dollar contract extension with the Houston Texans. This deal extends his current contract through the 2027 season after he signed a two-year 49 million dollar pact as a free agent last year. At 31 years old, Hunter keeps dominating as one of the league's top pass rushers. In his first year with Houston in 2024, he racked up 12 sacks and earned a pro bowl nod. This season in 2025, he stepped it up even more with 15 sacks, good for third in the NFL, plus 15 tackles for loss. That helped the Texans' defense rank second in points allowed at 17.4 per game and total yards at 279.1. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move by Houston, locking in a proven leader after his explosive comeback. Hunter spent eight years tormenting quarterbacks for the Minnesota Vikings

1:03before heading home to Texas. Despite major injuries like a neck issue in 2020 and a pector in 2021, he bounced back strong with double digit sacks each, year since. Meanwhile, the Vikings replaced him with cheaper younger options like Andrew Van Kinkel and Jonathan Greenert, and no clear winner has emerged from. That's what happened. Hunter's paired now with Will Anderson Jr., their third overall pick from 2023, forming maybe the best pass rush duo around. He even added three playoff sacks this year. With 27 regular season sacks over two years in Houston, Hunter's won a league campaign from sparking real Hall of Fame buzz. The Texans are betting big on his prime and he's rewarding them on the field. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. s-o-l-i-solipillo.com