The Houston Texans have made a significant move in the NFL's offseason by signing 29-year-old former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter to a two-year contract. The deal is reported to be worth $49 million, with $48 million fully guaranteed, and has a maximum value of $51 million if certain incentives are met. Hunter, a four-time Pro Bowler with 87.5 career sacks, is considered one of the top free-agent edge rushers available this offseason. His addition to the Texans' defense, alongside Will Anderson, is expected to significantly bolster their pass rush at an average of $24.5 million per year. The signing is seen as a strategic move by the Texans under their new administration, aiming to improve their competitiveness in the league.
The Houston Texans got better https://t.co/7H39GF2BEj
Love the Texansβ signing of star edge Danielle Hunter. Should be a terror opposite Will Anderson, and this is a GREAT way to take advantage of having CJ Stroud on a rookie deal.
Back home in Texas. @DHunt94_TX https://t.co/wN6t0lOFZ3
On defense. The Texans replaced Jonathan Greenard with Danielle Hunter. Texans replaced Blake Cashman with Azeez Al-Shaair Potentially have a new starting DT in Denico Autry. They trying to take that next step to compete with KC/BAL. They felt these moves close the gap.
Danielle Hunter is headed to the Texans on a two-year, $49 million deal, via ESPN π https://t.co/9DOy98HAdP
Will Anderson Jr. after hearing Danielle Hunter is going to the Texans! https://t.co/GdIKvPtdqJ
Schultz: Danielle Hunter plans to sign with Texans https://t.co/9s1XGOmNH1
Hunter and Will Anderson. Whew. https://t.co/fTZZM1eqdZ
How Danielle Hunter fits into the Texans D π§©πͺ https://t.co/r12ATrHtJo https://t.co/4NWtWeyNW8
Hunter is getting a 2-year, $49M deal, per @JosinaAnderson $48M OF IT IS GUARANTEED AT SIGNING βοΈπ° https://t.co/d3iR4dJcPu
Breaking: The Texans are signing Danielle Hunter to a two-year, $49 million deal, including $48 million guaranteed, a source told @adamschefter. https://t.co/eOYHePQ5ix
Danielle Hunter agrees to two-year deal with Texans. https://t.co/AugMKTakka
Texans agree to deal with ex-Vikings DE Danielle Hunter to beef up pass rush https://t.co/SwHQrtg6ZE
Look, the Texans and Vikings traded Jonathan Greenard for Danielle Hunter. https://t.co/13kPeYua2q
From Free Agency Frenzy: More on the signing of new #Texans edge Danielle Hunter, who will now pair with Will Anderson to make things not that great for opposing QBs. https://t.co/zI31AgfM2G
When news breaks in the middle of a segment... and we learn that the #Texans have made a free agent splash with the signing of Danielle Hunter. https://t.co/4G8BQEiwpF
The Houston Texans are signing Danielle Hunter on a two-year, $49 million deal, sources tell @DMRussini. More details π: https://t.co/QfPLC1AQRr
In the end⦠Jonathan Greenard went from Houston to Minnesota. Danielle Hunter went from Minnesota to Houston. https://t.co/pezdUcKSbc
NEW: #Texans agree to two-year deal with DE Danielle Hunter https://t.co/x4YVW70LtP https://t.co/gSFfUsSID5
The #Texans have landed one of the #NFL's top pass rushers in former #Vikings Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter. π₯ https://t.co/uPobVuEyOQ https://t.co/9ytVwQOOUe
The Texans and Vikings basically just swapped pass rushers -- Danielle Hunter for Jonathan Greenard.
Danielle Hunter: Heading to Houston https://t.co/Dg6U32w00K
BREAKING: Four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Danielle Hunter is signing a two-year, $49 million deal with the Texans, per @RapSheet + @TomPelissero https://t.co/ZP6KalDpmJ https://t.co/N3QWpNJcvD
Ok @HoustonTexans β¦ I love what youβre doing https://t.co/aNZnEIrutm
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What a terrific move by the Texans to bring back DE Danielle Hunter to Houston, where he grew up. He'll replace Jonathan Greenard opposite Will Anderson Jr.
Texans are legit in that "Could play the Chiefs in the AFCCG" group if Stroud takes even a little step forward. Will Anderson Jr. And Danielle Hunter off the edge π₯
Houston Texans sign DE Danielle Hunter to a 2-year, $49M deal with $48M guaranteed, per @RapSheet https://t.co/9zGqINhLH5
Houston Texans sign DE Danielle Hunter to a 2-year, $49M deal with $48K guaranteed, per @RapSheet https://t.co/TRnRiQIdQJ
The Texans are signing edge rusher Danielle Hunter to a 2-year, $49M deal, per @RapSheet https://t.co/6X2hd0OVst
The Texans are signing former Vikings DE Danielle Hunter to a 2-year, 49M deal, per multiple reports. https://t.co/hOzmd6yILK
This is a good fit for Danielle Hunter. He leaves the Vikings after posting 87 1/2 sacks in his tenure. It's been a heck of a ride. https://t.co/9OqLQCf7VU
Danielle Hunter generated 86 pressures in 2023, 4th-most in the NFL behind Micah Parsons (99), Josh Allen (96), and Nick Bosa (91), as well as his most in a season since 2018. #WeAreTexans https://t.co/tvfcxVgHv8 https://t.co/AXcTrwSC7h
Strong deal, not saddled with length like other DL deals. Will hit free agency again at young age. https://t.co/EazNr0yUOq
The Texans continue to do great things under this new administration. https://t.co/xDRUbTJ1fl
Perhaps the happiest man in Houston tonight: Will Anderson Jr., who now gets to play opposite one of the NFL's most accomplished pass rushers. https://t.co/wrSqyqkVx0
The Texans rule https://t.co/2OhZssgPV3
Everyone waiting for a splash signing by the #texans. This is a great addition opposite of Will Anderson. What's changed over the past year ... a player like Danielle Hunter wanting to come to Houston. Possibly taking less to go there. The perception of the organization has⦠https://t.co/y7C5Ahk4BT
The Texans are signing Danielle Hunter on a 2 year, $49 million deal, per sources. The Texans have been doing work.
The Texans add Danielle Hunter to their pass rush https://t.co/c4oxrdod2H
Danielle Hunter grew up outside Houston. Now, after nine seasons in Minnesota, he joins his hometown team on a two-year, $49 million deal that includes $48M guaranteed. Max $51M with incentives. https://t.co/wrSqyqkVx0
Texans to sign DE Danielle Hunter to 2-year, $49M contract. (via @RapSheet + @TomPelissero) https://t.co/AT4MGMQGGE
Danielle Hunter's longer-than-expected trip into free agency ends with him returning to his home state. https://t.co/KYfvZAS2wx
BREAKING: 4x Pro Bowl pass rusher Danielle Hunter and the Houston Texans have agreed to a 2-year, $49M deal, $48M guaranteed, per @Schultz_Report. https://t.co/bQseMNtH9Q
BREAKING: Four-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter is expected to sign with the Texans, per @TomPelissero and @RapSheet. https://t.co/MDCLqeydnc
They just did a DE SWAP: Johnathan Greenard to Minnesota #Vikings Danielle Hunter to Houston #Texans https://t.co/2SmM7Yssfk
BREAKING: Danielle Hunter plans to sign with the Texans, per @Schultz_Report The 4x Pro-Bowler will be lined up with Will Anderson Jr. π https://t.co/SMxvENGCvS
Hunter to Houston. https://t.co/fDuVh3Pxe5
Can confirm the Texans have agreed to a deal with Danielle Hunter. https://t.co/G30M54rGsP
Breaking: The #Texans are signing former #Vikings DE Danielle Hunter to a 2-year deal worth nearly $50M, per multiple reports. The biggest name remaining is finally off the board as Houston get a huge name alongside Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. https://t.co/QEFjpkm50G
The Texans defense is going to be sooooooo nasty next year!! https://t.co/5jaqIyrkj6
BREAKING: Danielle Hunter is signing with the Texans, per @Schultz_Report The 4x Pro-Bowler will be lined up with Will Anderson Jr. π https://t.co/W9wqRiXJQC
Longtime Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter plans to sign with the Texans, source says. Itβs an average of $24.5 million.
Danielle Hunter to the Texans on a two-year, $49 million deal, including $48 million guaranteed, per source. The deal has a max value of $51 million.
2-year deal basically fully guaranteed at $48 million, max value $51M, per @RapSheet https://t.co/caCpXGhVwX
Danielle Hunter to the Texans, as on a two-year, $49 million deal, including $48 million guaranteed, per source. The deal has a max value of $51 million.
Hunter agreed to a 2-year, $49M deal. $48M guaranteed. https://t.co/MjlZseRqRP
Maybe biggest FA name left on the board is now off the board.... https://t.co/qN2Kogwndu
A free agent splash: Danielle Hunter lands with the #Texans https://t.co/vpcbhxnNtT
Danielle Hunter has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, to return home! 2-years, 49m with 48m fully guaranteed. Contract has 51m total max. Deal done by @zekesandhu @KlutchSports https://t.co/AvjNkqGE3f
ππ₯πππππ‘π: The #Texans are signing superstar pass rusher Danielle Hunter, per @Schultz_Report Houston makes another SPLASH. https://t.co/lGu3ENCeh3
EDGE Danielle Hunter plans to sign with the Texans, per @Schultz_Report. https://t.co/9EmXbnmeo7
BREAKING NEWS: OLB/EDGE Danielle Hunter is officially signing with the HOUSTON #TEXANS, per @Schultz_Report https://t.co/EVZiGErzmS
Four-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter is signing with the #Texans, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Agent Zeke Sandhu with @KlutchSports negotiated to deal for Hunter, who has 87.5 career sacks and is still only 29. https://t.co/MuzihbkAgU
BREAKING: 4x Pro Bowl pass rusher Danielle Hunter plans to sign with the #Texans, sources tell @BleacherReport. https://t.co/XW3tzJ9I52
The Colts and Texans are reportedly interested in Danielle Hunter, the top free-agent edge rusher still available this offseason. π₯ https://t.co/hHfDwOotKG https://t.co/BqdJ6h9R1h
REPORT: The Houston #Texans are very interested in signing former Vikings EDGE Danielle Hunter, per @AaronWilson_NFL DEMECO RYANS is stacking up that defense and can you imagine Will Anderson & Hunter on the same DL. π₯ https://t.co/52fmQhpjhj