The Texans signed Hunter to a one-year contract extension through 2026 on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter signed a two-year, $49 million deal with the Texans last offseason and went on to log 46 tackles (31 solo), including 12.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024. With the extension, Houston is giving Hunter $35.6 million in new money and will pay him $32 million in 2025, good for a $12.5 million raise.

Hunter finished the 2024 regular season with 46 total tackles (31 solo), including 12.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed and one forced fumble across 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter was signed by the Texans in March after eight years in Minnesota and he was once again a force to be reckoned with in 2024. The 30-year-old compiled at least 12.0 sacks for the fifth time in his career and second year in a row overall. He'll enter the 2025 campaign under contract for one more year with the Texans.

Hunter logged seven tackles (six solo), with 3.0 sacks, during Houston's loss to the Titans on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter had a dominant outing despite the loss as he recorded a season-high 3.0 sacks. The 30-year-old has now compiled 10.5 sacks on the campaign, marking the third straight season that he's racked up double-digit sacks and the sixth time total across his nine-year career.

Hunter recorded three tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Monday's 34-10 win at Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter had an even greater impact on the Texans' win in Week 11 than the box score would suggest, as he was able to turn the corner on right tackle Terence Steele time and time again Monday. He now has six sacks over his last six games and will look to keep up that pace in Week 12 versus the Titans.

Hunter recorded two tackles (two solo) for 2.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

One of Hunter's two sacks Sunday came late in the fourth quarter on a third down to give Houston's offense the ball inside of the two-minute warning with a lead. It was his third game in a row with a sack, and he'll look to extend his streak in Week 9 against the Jets.

Hunter finished Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears with five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter tallied his first sacks as a member of the Texans on Sunday. He split a sack with Will Anderson in the first quarter that forced the Bears to kick a field goal one play later, and Hunter had his own solo sack on Caleb Williams late in the fourth quarter that led to a turnover on downs two plays later. Hunter recorded double-digit sacks in five of the first eight seasons of his career in Minnesota, and he'll look to replicate that success in his new home in Houston. Hunter will face his old team, the Vikings, in Week 3.

Hunter is slated to sign a two-year deal with the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, one of the top available free agents on the market will have $48 million guaranteed over the course of the two-year deal. Hunter spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Vikings, going for double-digit sacks on five occasions, including a career-high 16.5 in the most recent campaign. He'll join a group of pass rushers in Houston that includes 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson and fellow offseason pickup Denico Autry, among others.

Hunter recorded 83 tackles (54 solo), 16.5 sacks, two passes defended and forced four fumbles during the 2023 season.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter earned a new one-year contract as training camp got underway after holding out during minicamp and he spent this past season proving he deserved it. The 29-year-old earned his fourth selection to the Pro Bowl team while logging career highs in tackles, sacks and forced fumbles. The LSU product is not under contract for next offseason and will be looking to get paid again. Considering his talent, he could be a candidate for the franchise tag, if he's unable to reach a long-term deal with the Vikings.

Hunter finished Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers with three tackles (one solo).

EDGE Analysis

Hunter played six snaps on special teams in addition to his 62 defensive snaps Sunday. He has 17 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, since the Vikings' Week 13 bye. With one game left in the regular season, Hunter has set career highs in total tackles (77), sacks (15.5) and forced fumbles (four) over 16 games.

Hunter (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter saw his practice participation increase over the course of the week, culminating in a full session Friday. He's been a key piece of the Vikings' pass rush and has registered a career-high 15.5 sacks over 14 games this season.