Dalton Schultz's 2024 free agency contract projection

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Josh Queipo | Last updated Feb 1, 2024 3:58 PM ET

The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.

NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.

We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.

So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz.

Dalton Schultz 2024 Contract Projection

Schultz should have received a sizable deal last year, but missed the boat on long-term pacts. No matter as he put up another solid season ranking top-12 in catches (59) and yards (635) while logging more than half of his snaps in-line. Schultz has been a picture of consistency for the past four years since becoming a full-time starter in 2020 averaging 69 catches, 712 yards and six touchdowns over that timeframe.

Schultz is a dependable starter who lacks flash but provides plenty of substance, averaging 1.48 yards per reception and 7.7 average depth of target. He should have a more robust market of suitors this year and get the multi-year deal he has been seeking for two years now.

Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
3 years, $26.25 million, $8.75 million APY, $12.5 million GTD
Year One Cap Hit: $4.5 million

Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.

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