Twitter reacts to Derek Stingley Jr. landing a monster extension from Texans
CB1 is locked in with Houston for the long haul
The Houston Texans and All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. have agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The team made the signing official with a comedic post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) March 17, 2025
Once Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn inked a new $100 million deal last week, the Texans knew they had to get to work on giving Stingley what he's earned. Under the new contract, he'll earn $30 million annually surpassing Horn's $25 million annual salary.
According to reports, the deal also guarantees $89 million at the signing.
Stingley is coming off an All-Pro season in which he had five interceptions (tied for sixth most) and 18 pass breakups (second most). According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Stingley allowed the second-lowest completion percentage among cornerbacks with at least 200 coverage snaps (46.7%).
It’s a huge win for Texans general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans, who wanted to ensure the No. 3 overall pick's days weren't numbered at NRG Stadium.
Fans and analysts all seem to love this move by the Texans, even if it was expensive.
Well deserved. As long as Stingley’s healthy, he’ll reset the market in another 3 yearspic.twitter.com/42uuh9jwqIhttps://t.co/XRzQswpvDL
— Jordan Pun (@Texans_Thoughts) March 17, 2025
(he’s always been the best corner from that class) https://t.co/AKxD571z5F
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) March 17, 2025
Good Business 🔒
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 17, 2025
Derek Stingley gets PAID coming off an elite season 🔒
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) March 17, 2025
Lowest Passer Ratings Allowed in 2024 🔒
🥇Derek Stingley Jr. - 50.5
🥈Brandon Jones - 57.3
🥉Kamari Lassiter - 58.6
🏅Marlon Humphrey - 61.1
🏅Cobie Durant - 64.9
(min. 50 Targets) | H/T @NextGenStatshttps://t.co/wascCud4mspic.twitter.com/p527GUkdO6
The highest paid DB in the NFL: #Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr.
— Max Loeb (@loebsleads) March 17, 2025
Another example of a proactive front office extending stars so they don’t have to worry about it down the line pic.twitter.com/njaEZnxrwg
#Chargers star S Derwin James, live on @gmfb, reacts to the record-breaking contract for #Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. pic.twitter.com/pQwOQT2qSG
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2025
The #Texans are giving CB Derek Stingley Jr a 3 year extension worth $90 million. Per @AdamSchefter
— Dylan Delgatto (@DDelgattoNFL) March 17, 2025
Here to stay and highest paid CB 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PhpV7Q2eJN
league's top defender
— Buddy Boy Bets (@Buddyboybets) March 17, 2025
"You need guys that you can leave on an island..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 8, 2025
Derek Stingley Jr can do it all" ~ @DariusJButler#PMSLive#HTownMadehttps://t.co/U5dFVMp9oipic.twitter.com/ZNVjODzrP2
This was always the Derek Stingley Jr. trajectory.
— SportsRadio 610 (@SportsRadio610) March 17, 2025
Watch @SethCPayne & @SeanTPendergast: https://t.co/mH4fZDadf7pic.twitter.com/QtfRxK1Abk
Shouts out to Sting 🐝 💰 well deserved #Htownmade#Houstontexans#derekstingleyJrpic.twitter.com/7HWO5718gW
— Boediggity713 (@boediggity713) March 17, 2025
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: NFL free agency: Top reactions from Derek Stingley Jr. extension
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