The Houston Texans made significant progress in 2023 and are poised to make a big splash in free agency, which could help them challenge for the Super Bowl in 2024.
Star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter and the Texans reached a contract agreement on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
This is purportedly a $49 million, two-year contract with potential to grow to $51 million.
$48 million in guarantees are also included.
Given that Hunter is among the top pass-rushers in the NFL, the Texans should be very happy with this acquisition. He had played with the Minnesota Vikings his whole career, with 119 regular season games played and 87.5 sacks total, until he was eligible for free agency this offseason. 16.5 of those will fall inside the 2023 season.
When paired with 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson Jr., Hunter not only gives the Texans an excellent pass-rusher but also the potential to form a formidable pass-rushing tandem.
With the third overall pick in the 2023 class, the Texans traded up to grab Anderson, giving them a vital defensive building piece. His 22 quarterback hits, seven sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 45 total tackles helped him win the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award.
The Texans defense might win the game if Anderson and Hunter close up on the opposition quarterback.
Having a franchise quarterback in C.J. Stroud on a rookie contract has several advantages, one of which is the ability to sign a free agent like Hunter at that price. Teams like the Texans are able to build around their young star to the fullest extent possible because of the cheap pay at such a coveted position.
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