According to information from Ian Rapoport from NFL Network, the Houston Texans agreed with the Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. on an extension of three years and 90 million dollars, including 89 million guaranteed.
Annual salary, amounting to $ 30 million, is the new reference for Defensive Backs. Derek Stingley easily exceeds the record set by Jaycee Horn ($ 25 million per year) just a week ago. Rather than lifting the option on the fifth year of the Rookie contract in Stingley before the deadline of May 1, the Texans therefore prefer to reward one of their best defenders.
A contract that meets the importance of Derek Stingley
Drafted from LSU in the third position of the Draft 2022, Derek Stingley had especially distinguished himself by his numerous injuries during his first two seasons in NFL. A bad luck he finally managed to put behind him last season to explode in the eyes of the general public.
For the first time in his professional career, the 23 -year -old has played all the meetings of the season. Result ? By carrying out five interceptions for the second consecutive year, the Louisiana and was selected for his first pro Bowl and his first All-Pro team. Dominating in the air, he authorized the worst rating of the League quarterbacks (39.6 when the latter launched in his direction) and the second worse rate of completion in the League (45.3%).
If the Quarterback CJ Stroud and the attack caused a lot of ink last season, it was ultimately their defense that allowed them to reach the playoffs. Sixth against the pass last year, Houston thus blinds the best element in this sector.
