Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) runs after the catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans Reward Dalton Schultz With $12.6M Extension

Originally posted on Houston Texans on SI | By Jared Koch | Last updated Mar 6, 2026 5:39 PM ET

The Houston Texans' slew of offseason moves continue with another extension for one of their core offensove pieces.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans and tight end Dalton Schultz have agreed to a one-year, $12.6 million extension, guaranteeing him $17.6 million across the next two years.

"The Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have agreed to terms on a 1-year extension worth $12.6M, sources say, with $17.6M now guaranteed combining 2026 and 2027. The deal, done by Steve Carric of Wasserman, rewards another veteran in Houston. First Danielle Hunter, now Schultz."

The #Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have agreed to terms on a 1-year extension worth $12.6M, sources say, with $17.6M now guaranteed combining 2026 and 2027.

The deal, done by @SteveCaric of @Wasserman, rewards another veteran in Houston. First Danielle Hunter, now Schultz. pic.twitter.com/P37BS45syh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2026

It's the second big extension to come from the Texans in the past 24 hours, joining star defensive end Danielle Hunter's $40 million extension from Thursday night. This time, it's the offensive side of the ball getting invested in, as Houston now locks in their starting tight end for the next two seasons.

During Schultz's 17 games played across the 2025 season, he posted 82 receptions for 776 yards and three touchdowns; his best season statistically since joining Houston from the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 offseason.

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