Texans, Danielle Hunter agree to terms on a one-year extension
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Key Points:
- The Houston Texans have agreed to a one-year extension with pass rusher Danielle Hunter worth $40.1 million, marking his second consecutive one-year deal with the team.
- This new contract surpasses Maxx Crosby's previous highest annual average for the position at $35.5 million and edges out Myles Garrett's $40 million per year salary.
- Despite this increase, the top market salaries for pass rushers remain with Micah Parsons ($46.5 million), Aidan Hutchinson ($45 million), and T.J. Watt ($41 million).
- Hunter, 31, has played two seasons with the Texans, recording 12.0 sacks in 2024 and 15.0 sacks in 2025
