Houston Texans Agreed To Terms With Cornerback Derek Stingley
He was eligible for the fifth-year option on his contract this offseason. But the team just blew by that provision and instead made a long-term offer instead. The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with standout cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the cornerback now has a new record-breaking deal. And he has done the work to deserve the compensation.
“Record deal: Texans All-Pro CB Derek Stingley Jr has agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension including $89 million guaranteed. At $30M base value per year, Stingley is now the highest paid defensive back in NFL history. The CB market has been completely reset. Deal negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First.”
With the new deal, Stingley won’t be a free agent again until he’s 28. So he’ll be able to get another lucrative deal providing he stays healthy and effective. At $30M, Stingley has surpassed Jaycee Horn at $25M and Jalen Ramsey at $24.1M. They are now the top three highest paid cornerbacks in the league.
However, his new deal is also very good news for other cornerbacks who are expecting to get paid. Like Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets who is looking for an extension. But the Jets may have waited too long to do the extension. Now they are going to have to cough up the big bucks based on the reset cornerback market.
Stingley was drafted by the Texans with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. And has become one of the best cornerbacks in the league. Last season he played a big part in making the Texans defense the best pass defense in the NFL. They allowed the lowest completion percentage (59%) in the league, and were second in interceptions (19).
Houston Texans Agreed To Terms With Cornerback Derek Stingley
On an individual basis, Stingley had 54 tackles to go along with 18 pass breakups, and five interceptions through 17 games played in 2024. Opposing quarterbacks averaged just a 51.2 passer rating against him. And he is coming off an All-Pro season after guarding against top-tier receivers like Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb and DJ Moore. He really impressed general manager Nick Caserio. Because this is the first time Caserio has extended one of his first-round draft picks during his tenure.
With the recent cornerback contracts being negotiated, the cover guys are finally getting their recognition. If the top wide receivers are well-paid then their counterparts should be as well. Congratulations to Stingley on being the highest paid defensive back and non-QB player in the NFL!
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