The Houston Texans, fresh off their unexpected AFC South title and first postseason triumph in five years, are optimistic going into an interesting offseason.
Thanks to some excellent drafting in recent years, several of the team’s vital positions are already secured for the long run, and Houston isn’t wasting any time in securing the contract of another important player.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans and tight end Dalton Schultz have reached an agreement on a three-year, $36 million contract that includes a $23.5 million guarantee.
In his debut season as a Texan, Schultz recorded 59 receptions for 635 yards and five scores, making him an important weapon for rookie quarterback CJ Stroud.
A rookie’s best buddy is a tight end, and Houston currently has one of the most dependable guys at the position in the league on staff.
In the last five seasons, Schultz has only missed four games.
With this move, Schultz will remain a Texan for the duration of his career at the tender age of 27, avoiding free agency.
Before moving to Houston the previous season, Schultz played for the Cowboys for five seasons. He ranked 12th among tight ends in receiving yards last year.
As the lone significant veteran contributor in this passing offense, he will now strive to maintain his rapport-building efforts with Stroud.
Given that Tank Dell and Nico Collins, two of Houston’s wide receivers, are only 24 years old, Schultz is a key asset.
At the start of the offseason, the Texans received an answer to one of their most pressing concerns, and they still have roughly $60 million in cap room available.
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