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Houston-The defensive wing Danielle Hunter and the Texans agreed to an extension of a year and $ 35.6 million, confirmed a source to ESPN on Wednesday.
Last March, Hunter agreed a two -year contract and $ 49 million with Houston as a free agent. The Texans have added $ 35.6 million to the back of that original agreement after their debut in Pro Bowl with the team.
Hunter will obtain an increase of $ 12 million in 2025, increasing its salary to $ 32 million. Will win the rest of the extension in 2026.
Houston took the fifth place in the NFL in Sacks (49) last season and was led by Hunter, who was tied in fifth place in the league in Sacks (12) while registered a pressure rate of 23.9%, the second among the players with at least 200 hurried passes, according to the next generation statistics.
Due to Hunter, as well as for the ability of his companions of defensive liners to fire and press the opposite field marshal, the Texans forced many ball losses in 2024. Houston hooked 19 interceptions (second more in the NFL) and ended with 29 conclusions in general (fifth majority).
The defense of the Texans ended 14th at points allowed by game (21.9) and took the fifth place in total defense (315 yards allowed by game). The unit played a key role in the Texans who secure the title of the AFC South and then defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in a playoff game of the wild card. Houston forced the Los Angeles Campo Marshal, Justin Herbert, four interceptions, including a selection.
Hunter’s agreement, which was first reported by NFL Network, arrives immediately after the corner Derek Stingley Jr. and the Texans agreeing on Monday of an extension of three years and $ 90 million that made it the best paid corner in the history of the NFL.
