Texans Extend Kicker Kaimi Fairbairn to $13M Deal

Houston makes Fairbairn one of the NFL's highest-paid kickers.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Houston Texans have signed kicker Kaimi Fairbairn to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid kickers in the NFL. Fairbairn has been a consistent performer for the Texans since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2016, though injuries have at times been an issue.

Why it matters

The Texans are looking to bounce back after a disappointing playoff loss last season, and securing their reliable kicker on a lucrative extension is an important move as they aim to improve their special teams unit and overall roster.

The details

Fairbairn's new deal will make him one of the highest-paid kickers in the league, a reflection of his strong performance over the past several seasons. The Texans are hoping to build on their offensive core, led by quarterback CJ Stroud, and Fairbairn's consistent kicking will be a key part of that effort.

  • The contract extension was agreed to on March 10, 2026.
  • The Texans' 2025 season ended with a playoff loss to the New England Patriots.

The players

Kaimi Fairbairn

The Texans' kicker who has been with the team since 2016 as an undrafted free agent.

CJ Stroud

The Texans' starting quarterback, who the team remains committed to despite some regression in his play over the past two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“The #Texans have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension with Kaimi Fairbairn, making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL.”

— Mike Garafolo, NFL Insider (NFL Network)

What’s next

The Texans will look to continue building their roster through free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft as they aim to bounce back from last season's playoff disappointment.

The takeaway

By locking up their reliable kicker Kaimi Fairbairn on a lucrative extension, the Texans have taken an important step in shoring up their special teams unit as they seek to improve their overall team and make a deeper playoff run next season.