The Houston Texans have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension with Derek Stingley Jr., their star defensive back. The deal is for $90 million with guarantees of $63.5 million. This contract officially makes Stingley Jr. the highest paid cornerback in terms of annual salary in league history. Derek Stingley Jr. was a key staple in a Texans secondary that was one of the best in the NFL last year. They ranked sixth in passing defense and sixth in total team defense last season. The Texans recognized how vital Derek Stingley Jr. was to this defensive success and wasted little time in giving him a new contract.
