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Derek Stingley Jr. becomes highest-paid DB in NFL history with new extension
By Andrew Olson
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Derek Stingley Jr. is making headlines with his new deal. The former LSU standout is set to become the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history with his new contract.
Stingley and the Houston Texans have reportedly agreed to a 3-year extension for $90 million with nearly all of it guaranteed.
Record deal: Texans All-Pro CB Derek Stingley Jr has agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension including $89 million guaranteed. At $30M base value per year, Stingley is now the highest paid defensive back in NFL history. The CB market has been completely reset.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2025
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Stingley had a standout career at LSU from 2019-21, winning a national championship and being named a 2-time All-American. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Stingley is coming off his best pro season yet.
In 2024, Stingley started all 17 games. He recorded 18 passes defended with 5 interceptions, adding 37 tackles with 17 solo stops and 4 TFLs. In 2 postseason games, Stingley added 5 passes defended with 2 interceptions. He was named first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl.
In 3 seasons, Stingley has played in 37 games. He has 36 career passes defended, with 11 interceptions. Stingley has also made 136 tackles with 100 solo stops and 5 TFLs.
Texans fans are certainly excited that Stingley will be staying in Houston.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
