Texans' Danielle Hunter Lands $40.1 Million Extension

Houston Texans pass rusher Danielle Hunter has finalized a one-year contract extension valued at $40.1 million, positioning his annual earnings just above Myles Garrett.

Contract Details

Danielle Hunter, a pass rusher for the Houston Texans, has agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $40.1 million.

This agreement follows a previous one-year extension executed last year, which was valued at $35.6 million.

Market Position

The current extension places Hunter's annual earnings slightly above Myles Garrett, who earns $40 million per year.

Other top-paid players at the position include Micah Parsons ($46.5 million), Aidan Hutchinson ($45 million), and T.J. Watt ($41 million).

Player Performance

Hunter, 31, has completed two seasons with the Texans.

He recorded 12.0 sacks in 2024 and 15.0 sacks in 2025, earning a spot on the All-Pro second team.