Texans Extend Contracts for Six Key Players

Deals for Danielle Hunter, Dalton Schultz, and others finalized after initial league concerns.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:52pm

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The Houston Texans have officially announced contract extensions for six key players, including defensive end Danielle Hunter, tight end Dalton Schultz, and offensive tackle Trent Brown. The extensions were previously reported but faced some initial league approval issues that have now been resolved.

Why it matters

Securing long-term deals with core players is crucial for the Texans as they look to build a competitive roster and return to the playoffs. These extensions provide stability and continuity for the team's offense and defense.

The details

The Texans announced extensions for defensive end Danielle Hunter, offensive guard Ed Ingram, tight end Dalton Schultz, offensive tackle Trent Brown, safety M.J. Stewart, and linebacker E.J. Speed. There were initial reports that the league had disapproved the contracts for Hunter and Schultz, but the Texans considered the issues minor and have now finalized all six deals.

  • The Texans announced the contract extensions on March 10, 2026.
  • There were initial reports on March 9, 2026 that the league had disapproved the contracts for Danielle Hunter and Dalton Schultz.

The players

Danielle Hunter

Defensive end who received a one-year, $40 million extension.

Dalton Schultz

Tight end who received a one-year, $12.6 million extension.

Trent Brown

Offensive tackle who received a contract extension.

Ed Ingram

Offensive guard who received a contract extension.

M.J. Stewart

Safety who received a contract extension.

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What’s next

The Texans will look to build on these contract extensions and continue to improve their roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Texans have secured long-term deals with several key players, providing stability and continuity as they aim to return to the playoffs in the coming seasons.