Danielle Hunter signs one-year extension with Texans

by Bruno Mulé | Texans Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 1:29pm EDT

Danielle Hunter agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Texans on Wednesday, per league sources, keeping him in Houston through 2026. After inking a two-year, 49 million dollar deal last offseason, Hunter delivered in 2024, playing all 17 regular-season games and both playoff matchups with 53 tackles and 12.0 sacks. The new pact adds 35.6 million dollars in fresh money, including a 12.5 million dollar boost for 2025, locking in the standout pass rusher. (Tom Pelissero)

The #Texans and Danielle Hunter have agreed to a one-year, $35.6 million contract extension that makes him the NFL’s second-highest paid defensive end, per sources.

Hunter will make $32M this season — a $12.5M raise — and $55.1M ($54.1M fully guaranteed) over the next two… pic.twitter.com/SR0UbySLse
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Hunter’s 12.0 sacks in 2024 cemented him as an IDP stud, and this extension ensures he stays a Texans cornerstone—good news for fantasy stability. His every-down role and double-digit sack consistency make him a top-tier EDGE pick heading into 2025. Dynasty owners can bank on his prime at 30, while redraft players should slot him early in IDP drafts. Non-IDP leagues won’t care, but he’s a set-and-forget asset for defensive formats.

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