Hunter's New Deal: Texans Lock in Star Defensive End

0:00It's March 6th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Houston Texans scored a big victory off the field by extending their star defense of Anne Daniel Hunter to a one-year contract worth $40 million. This deal secures one of their top playmakers just after a dominant season. Hunter first joined the Texans on a $2-year $49 million pact in 2024, marking his shift from eight years with the Minnesota Vikings. Now with this new extension, he's locked in for another run with the team. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Hunter's breakout performance last season, where he notched 15 sacks to rank third league-wide and snagged. Second team all pro-nauts. That effort helped propel the Texans' defense to second in the NFL standings for 2025. The unit has become a nightmare for opposing offenses, constantly pressuring quarterbacks and throwing off their rhythm. Hunter stands out as the driving force behind that success. Looking ahead, Houston plans to prioritize retaining key defenders like Derek Stingley

1:04Jr., Jalen Petra, Will Anderson Jr., and Aziz Alshair. This offseason to keep the group intact. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Stay back and listen, S-O-L-L-I.