Houston Texans break the bank with latest contract extension
The price of success
20 March
Pro Bowl pass rusher Danielle Hunter got paid! Photo by Tim Warner, Getty Images.
To say the Houston Texans have been busy this week would be a colossal understatement. The team agreed to a massive contract extension with All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr, restructured lineman Tytus Howard's contract, and signed free agent left tackle Cam Robinson to a one-year deal.
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
Texans GM Nick Caserio is definitely earning his paycheck this week, as there is now another extension to discuss. According to multiple reports, pass rusher Danielle Hunter has agreed to a one-year, $35.6 million extension.
Tom Pelissero is reporting in the post above that “Hunter will make $32M this season — a $12.5M raise — and $55.1M ($54.1M fully guaranteed) over the next two seasons.”
Good work if you can get it.
The Texans are making a strong push to equip QB C.J. Stroud with top talent over the next two years. This is the ideal window to invest before they face a hefty commitment to his second contract.
With fewer pressing needs, Houston can now approach the draft with flexibility, prioritizing the best players available.
Houston Astros face unexpected challenge with key arm
Aug 12, 2025, 10:06 am
Houston Astros’ All-Star closer Josh Hader was unavailable Monday night after experiencing shoulder discomfort.
Manager Joe Espada said after Houston’s 7-6 win over the Red Sox that the left-hander said “he just did not feel right” after a workout Monday and they sent him for testing.
“We’re waiting on those results and we should have something more tomorrow,” Espada said.
Espada didn’t specify which shoulder was bothering Hader.
Hader, who is in his second season in Houston, is 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA and is tied for third in the majors with 28 saves in 48 appearances this season.
Who can fill the void?
If Hader continues to miss time, should the Astros look outside the organization? Former Astros closer Ryan Pressly is available after being released by the Cubs.
It seems like every former Astros is reuniting with the team this year, maybe Pressly can capitalize on the good hometown vibes. However, there's a reason he's available. His ERA this season is 4.35. Which may not sound horrible, but he did surrender eight runs in his final 5 appearances with Chicago.
Injury updates
Manager Joe Espada gave an update on Hader before Tuesday's game.
Joe Espada gives an update on Hader and the state of his bullpen pic.twitter.com/E1NBEwqvNX
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 12, 2025
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart shared some more injury updates in the post below.
Some updates from Espada:
- No word on the severity of Hader’s injury.
- Garcia will start in Sugar Land tomorrow and McCullers on Friday.
- Alvarez hit on the field today in Florida today and could take live BP this weekend.
- Meyers is getting close to getting into games…
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 12, 2025
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