HOUSTON Texans star Derek Stingley Jr has signed the biggest defensive back contract in NFL history, reports claim.
The cornerback has agreed a mammoth three-year $90million extension – which works out at $30million-per-year.
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The deal is said to include a huge $89million guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Jaycee Horn had topped the list with his $25million extension that was agreed with the Carolina Panthers earlier this month.
Stingley, who was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2022 Draft, was a first-team All-Pro in 2024, his third year in the league.
The 23-year-old played in all 17 games last season, recording 54 combined tackles and five interceptions.
He was also named 17th in defensive player of the year voting.
Stingley had one year remaining on his contract that was worth $5.3 million, in addition to a 2026 fifth-year option.
He received Pro Football Focus’ fifth-highest grade for a cornerback last season.
The extension will next allow Stingley to test the free agency market when he’s 28, if nothing else changes.
After starting just 20 games through his first two seasons in the NFL due to injuries, the LSU product remained healthy throughout the 2024 season.
The Texans won the AFC South during the regular season and launched a run to the Divisional Round of the playoffs, losing 23-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs in January.
Stingley registered 18 passes defended with five interceptions last term, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods for the first time.
He bagged two more picks in the playoffs, playing a pivotal role in the defense that beat the Los Angeles Chargers in the 32-12 wild-card round win.
And Stingley’s new record-breaking deal could have ramifications for the rest of the league.
Reports claim that New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez will have a shot at agreeing a similar lucrative extension.
Gonzalez is eligible for an extension beginning next off-season, and if he has another All-Pro caliber campaign, he could cash in with a massive contract.
Jalen Ramsey is currently the third highest paid cornerback in the NFL.
Ramsey earns $24.1million-a-year from the Miami Dolphins, while Patrick Surtain bags £24million at the Denver Broncos.
Stingley’s dad Derek enjoyed a nine-year playing career in the Arena Football League between 1995 and 2004.
