Texans DE Danielle Hunter agrees to 1-year, $40.1 million extension after 15-sack season
Add another piece of evidence to the theory that teams value 15-sack seasons.
The Houston Texans and defensive end Danielle Hunter have agreed on a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The deal reportedly contains a $30.7 million signing bonus and will keep Hunter in Houston through the 2027 season.
The 31-year-old Hunter was previously under contract for only 2026, with a $31.3 million cap number and a guaranteed $22.6 million salary. His new AAV will make him the fourth-highest paid pass rusher in the NFL, per OverTheCap, behind only Micah Parsons, Aidan Hutchinson and T.J. Watt.
This new deal rewards Hunter for a career season in 2025, one that helped make Houston's defense one of the most terrifying units in the NFL.
Working opposite All-Pro pass-rusher Will Anderson, Hunter led the team in sacks with 15 and ranked second in nearly every other stat that involves bothering the quarterback. That effort earned him second-team All-Pro honors, while Anderson made the first team.
Houston led the NFL in total defense with 277 yards allowed per game and ranked second in points allowed at 17.4 per game. When you're seeing success like that, you do what you can to keep the band together.