Hoping to earn their fourth straight playoff berth in 2026, the Texans have doled out several notable contracts this month. Here are the details on 10 of those deals, courtesy of Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2:
- Braden Smith, RT (two years, $20MM): The ex-Colt joined the AFC rival Texans on an arrangement worth up to $25MM. Smith received a signing bonus of $8.5MM, and he is due to make base salaries of $2.5MM ($5MM-plus cap hit) and $8MM ($10.63MM cap charge). Houston added two void years to the contract.
- Sheldon Rankins, DT (two years, $17MM): Rankins’ $1.5MM base salary for 2026 is fully guaranteed; $3.5MM of his $7.5MM base salary for 2027 is guaranteed. He can make up to $500K per annum in per game active roster bonuses. The Texans baked three void years into Rankins’ contract.
- Wyatt Teller, G (two years, $16MM): The longtime Brown reeled in $8.5MM in total guarantees and a $5.75MM signing bonus. Teller signed on for base salaries of $1.5MM (fully guaranteed) and $7.25MM ($1.25MM guaranteed). He also has up to $500K available each year in per game active roster bonuses. The Texans included void years from 2028-29.
- Ka’imi Fairbairn, K (two years, $13MM): At $6.5MM, Fairbairn signed for the highest average annual value in the history of his position. Fairbairn’s deal, worth up to $17.79MM, includes $11.66MM in guarantees, a $6MM signing bonus, and $10K in per game active roster bonuses. He’ll take home fully guaranteed salaries of $1.3MM ($5.79MM cap charge) and $4.33 ($6.7MM against the cap).
- Logan Hall, DE (two years, $13.75MM): The Houston product and former Buccaneer will earn a guaranteed $9MM, a $5.75MM signing bonus, and salaries of $1.4MM (fully guaranteed) and $5.9MM ($1.85MM guaranteed). Hall’s pact included $14,706 in per game roster bonuses and a $100K annual workout bonus.
- Dalton Schultz, TE (one year, $12.6MM): Schultz’s extension, which runs through 2027, comes with a $10MM signing bonus. Schultz will collect base salaries of $2.6MM ($9.46MM cap hit) and $10.5MM ($14.95MM cap charge). The Texans tacked three void years on the deal.
- Jake Hummel, LB (two years, $4.75MM): Hummel’s pact is worth a maximum of $5.25MM, including $2.15MM in full guarantees. His $1.25MM salary for next season is guaranteed. Hummel will make another $1.9MM if he sticks around in 2027. Bonuses: $900K at signing, up to $250K per annum for games played, $250K for making a Pro Bowl, and $100K for workouts.
- Dominique Robinson, DE (one year, up to $4MM): Robinson’s accord has $1.5MM in guarantees, a $1.5MM base salary ($500K guaranteed) and a $1MM signing bonus. There is a max of $500K available in per game active roster bonuses.
- Evan Brown, G (one year, $3MM): Brown’s deal is worth up to $3.5MM. It features a $1.5MM salary ($300K guaranteed; $2.41MM cap hit), $1MM in guarantees, and a $700K signing bonus. There are roster bonuses of $250K and a $50K workout bonus.
- Naquan Jones, DT (one year, $2MM): Jones’ contract carries a max value of $2.5MM. It features a $1.32MM salary and a $300K signing bonus.