Another year, another one-year extension for Texans pass rusher Danielle Hunter.
Per multiple reports, the Texans and Hunter have agreed to terms on a one-year extension that will pay him $40.1 million.
Last year, the Texans and Hunter executed a one-year extension [worth $35.6 million](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44321703/source-hunter-texans-agree-1-year-356m-extension).
The 2025 extension put Hunter $100,000 per year ahead of Maxx Crosby’s annual average of $35.5 million. At the time, Crosby was the highest-paid player at the position. The latest deal inches Hunter past Myles Garrett, who is making $40 million per year.
The market at the position is currently led by Micah Parsons ($46.5 million), Aidan Hutchinson ($45 million), and T.J. Watt ($41 million).
Hunter, 31, has spent two seasons with the Texans. He had 12.0 sacks in 2024 and 15.0 in 2025. Most recently, he landed on the All-Pro second team.