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Danielle Hunter Signs Massive 1-Year Contract Extension With Houston Texans

Danielle Hunter Signs Massive 1-Year Contract Extension With Houston Texans

If you thought Danielle Hunter was done collecting massive paychecks in Houston, think again. For the second year in a row, the Houston Texans and their star defensive end have agreed to a one-year contract extension.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / March 5
Houston Texans: Reward Elite Playmaker With Top-5 Salary

Houston Texans: Reward Elite Playmaker With Top-5 Salary

The Houston Texans gave Danielle Hunter a one-year, $35.6 million extension last March, making him the second-highest-paid EDGE rusher at the time and $54.1 million fully guaranteed combined across 2025 and 2026.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Danielle Hunter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Texans Signing DE Danielle Hunter To One-Year – $40.1 Million Fully-Guaranteed Extension

Texans Signing DE Danielle Hunter To One-Year – $40.1 Million Fully-Guaranteed Extension

The Houston Texans are signing DE Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million fully-guaranteed extension, according to Jordan Schultz. Hunter has been a staple on the team’s perimeter and is now locked in through the 2027 season.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5
Danielle Hunter agrees to extension with Texans

Securing the bag: DE Danielle Hunter agrees to extension with Texans

For a second straight offseason, Danielle Hunter will extend his Houston stay.

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C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
C.J. Stroud Reportedly Wants Texans to Sign Browns Free Agent

C.J. Stroud Reportedly Wants Texans to Sign Browns Free Agent

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud could have his eyes on one particular Cleveland Browns free agent. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, C.J. Stroud would reportedly like to play with free agent offensive guard Wyatt Teller, who also has an interest in signing with the Texans.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 5
Derek Stingley Jr. $113 million contract restructured for cap flexibility

Derek Stingley Jr. $113 million contract restructured for cap flexibility

With free agency right around the corner, teams around the NFL are finding ways to clear up cap space to acquire new talent. The Houston Texans were the latest clear up some cap space after restructuring Derek Stingley Jr.’s $113 million contract.

Christian Kirk News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
Texans’ Christian Kirk Exit Looks All But Certain

Texans’ Christian Kirk Exit Looks All But Certain

It looks as if Christian Kirk has played his last snap in a Houston Texans uniform. Kirk, the Texans' veteran slot wide receiver from last season, heads into this offseason becoming an unrestricted free agent after being acquired in 2024 via trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for a seventh-round pick.

Derek Stingley News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
Derek Stingley Restructure Could Aid Texans' Offseason Plans

Derek Stingley Restructure Could Aid Texans' Offseason Plans

It looks as if there's some contract restructuring to be done on the horizon regarding Houston Texans' star cornerback Derek Stingley heading into this offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

David Montgomery News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Texans Expected To Adjust RB David Montgomery’s Contract With More Guarantees

Texans Expected To Adjust RB David Montgomery’s Contract With More Guarantees

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are expected to adjust newly-acquired RB David Montgomery‘s contract with more guarantees. Montgomery is scheduled to make a base salary of $5.49 million in 2026, per Over The Cap.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5
Texans To Re-Sign OT Trent Brown

Texans To Re-Sign OT Trent Brown

Earlier this week, the Texans dealt away Tytus Howard and Juice Scruggs in separate trades. A number of new faces along the offensive line will be in place next season, but a familiar blocker will be in the fold as well.

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Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / March 5
Houston Texans Promote Jerry Schuplinski to Quarterbacks Coach

Houston Texans Promote Jerry Schuplinski to Quarterbacks Coach

The Houston Texans made it official on Thursday. Jerry Schuplinski is the team’s new quarterbacks coach, and he will be the man responsible for helping C.J.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
C.J. Stroud Makes Feelings Clear on Texans' New QB Coach

C.J. Stroud Makes Feelings Clear on Texans' New QB Coach

The Houston Texans made their biggest staff shakeup of this NFL offseason official just under a week away from free agency opening as they've officially promoted offensive assistant Jerry Schuplinski as their next quarterbacks coach.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Texans Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

Texans Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

The Houston Texans have officially announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season under HC DeMeco Ryans. The following is a list of new hires for Houston

Denico Autry News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
Texans Expected to Move On From Veteran DE

Texans Expected to Move On From Veteran DE

The Houston Texans' defensive line is setting up to see at least one of their veterans from last season depart from the roster heading into this offseason.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / March 5
Texans OT Trent Brown agrees to one-year, $7M contract

Texans OT Trent Brown agrees to one-year, $7M contract

Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $7 million. Brown's agent Drew Rosenhaus announced the news on Thursday morning.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / March 5
Houston Texans: Secure Massive Pro Bowler for 2026

Houston Texans: Secure Massive Pro Bowler for 2026

As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Houston Texans will make it a mission to rebuild the offensive line this offseason following the trades of Tytus Howard and Juice Scruggs.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
Texans, Trent Brown Agree to New Contract

Texans, Trent Brown Agree to New Contract

The Houston Texans and veteran offensive tackle Trent Brown have reportedly agreed to a new contract. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans have agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal to re-sign Brown for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 5
Texans’ Most Likely Contract Extensions This Offseason Revealed

Texans’ Most Likely Contract Extensions This Offseason Revealed

The Houston Texans have a bundle of players on their current roster who could have the chance of cashing in for a big extension throughout the course of this offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 5
Lions' St. Brown shares passionate reaction over Montgomery trade

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown shares passionate reaction over David Montgomery trade to Texans

Montgomery, 28, was second on the 2025 Lions with 158 carries, 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. He also contributed 24 receptions for 192 yards. 

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Houston Texans News / Last Word On Sports / March 5
How David Montgomery Can Take C.J. Stroud to the Next Level

How David Montgomery Can Take C.J. Stroud to the Next Level

On March 2, 2026, the Houston Texans’ backfield underwent a significant shakeup with the acquisition of running back David Montgomery. Houston sent offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks to Detroit for Montgomery.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Texans Planning To Restructure CB Derek Stingley Jr.

Texans Planning To Restructure CB Derek Stingley Jr.

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are planning to restructure CB Derek Stingley Jr.’s contract. Per Over The Cap, Houston can save up to $15.285 million in 2026 cap space by converting some of his $21.595 million base salary into a signing bonus.  Wilson adds the Texans are expected to sign DE Will Anderson Jr.

Jimmie Ward News / Field Level Media / March 3
Texans release veteran S Jimmie Ward

Texans release veteran S Jimmie Ward

The Houston Texans released veteran safety Jimmie Ward on Tuesday. Ward didn't see any action last season after being involved in a domestic-violence issue prior to the campaign and later sustaining a foot injury.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 2
Texans’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Combine

Texans’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Combine

The NFL Combine tends to sharpen priorities. For the Houston Texans, the message coming out of Indianapolis was to protect CJ Stroud and fortify the trenches or risk stagnation.

Jimmie Ward News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Notable news surfaces about troubled safety Jimmie Ward

Notable news surfaces about troubled safety Jimmie Ward

Jimmie Ward’s Houston era is officially over. The Houston Texans have decided to release the veteran safety, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday. Schefter notes that Houston stands to save $750,000 on their salary cap with the move.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 3
Browns finally get Shedeur Sanders some help with major trade

Browns finally get Shedeur Sanders some help with major trade

Sanders took 23 sacks in just eight games (seven starts) in 2025.

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