Texans lock down key offensive weapon to long-term deal

Schultz spent his first five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The Stanford alum developed into the Cowboys’ top tight end option but couldn’t come to terms on an extension with the team that drafted him.

Schultz signed a one-year deal with the Texans last offseason and clearly left a strong impression with the team. The 27-year-old caught 59 passes for 635 yards with five touchdowns across 15 games played.

Stroud formed a strong connection with Schultz in their first year together. The Texans tight end was second on the team in targets (88), which only ranked behind breakout wide receiver Nico Collins (109).

Schultz was also second on the team in first downs converted (35), often serving as a reliable release valve for Stroud in pressure situations.

With Schultz returning and wide receiver Tank Dell on the mend from his season-ending injury, Stroud and the Texans will look to build on a strong 2023 campaign.