Jalen Pitre isn't leaving Houston anytime soon.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Texans and the do-it-all defensive back have agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth up to $39 million. With a guarantee of $29.16 million, Pitre, who last season was the team's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, is now the NFL’s highest-paid nickel defender.
The Texans continue to back their homegrown talent entering contract seasons. Last year, they agreed to terms with Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins on a three-year deal worth $72.5 million following his breakout season with C.J. Stroud en route to a division title and playoff appearance.
Earlier this offseason, Houston inked All-Pro Derek Stingley Jr. to a three-year, $90 million extension, making him the league's highest-paid cornerback while keeping him in DeMeco Ryans' defense through 2029. And if that's not enough proof, after proving to be a Pro Bowl-caliber defensive end still, the Texans also agreed to a one-year extension with Danielle Hunter, making him the second-highest defensive player in annual salary for 2026 behind only Myles Garrett.
Sources: The #Texans agreed to terms on a 3-year contract extension with standout S Jalen Pitre, as he gets a roughly $39M deal. Houston locks in another key member of its secondary.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 11, 2025
First Derek Stingley Jr, now Pitre. Houston continues to pay its young core. pic.twitter.com/OFQQSJz7u2
Now Pitre, who finished with 65 tackles and an interception in 12 games before suffering a season-ending chest injury, is under contract through 2028. He'll serve as the leading tackler for a top 10 unit, which should only improve under second-year players like Kamari Lassiter and Calen Bullock, along with the addition of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
The Texans should add to the roster with several more names in two weeks when on the clock in the 2025 NFL Draft.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans: DB Jalen Pitre becomes highest-paid nickel on new 3-year deal
