Following an All-Pro season as the Texans’ top defender, Stingley is eligible for an extension for the first time this offseason. The Texans can pick up his fifth-year option before May 1, lengthening their time to agree to a new deal before the former No. 3 overall pick hits the market in 2026.

In terms of future talks, the Texans can push it back by exercising the fifth-year club option. If they do that, it could just be to create more time for talks and create a placeholder for his deal. The Texans want to stay in business with Stingley for years and years to come. Both sides are properly motivated.

Derek Stingley Jr. has spent all of his NFL career with the Houston Texans. The cornerback said Monday he hopes that doesn’t change soon, or ever. “I want to be here forever,” Stingley said. Stingley is eligible for an extension for the first time this offseason as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal.

Could Houston have another All-Pro roaming its defensive backfield in 2025? Derek Stingley Jr. seems to think so.

After falling in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans believe they’re “really close” to taking the next step and making their first AFC championship game.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s second interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is returned for 13 yards. Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stringley Jr ...

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s second interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is returned for 13 yards. Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stringley Jr ...

The Texans were strong up front with Will Anderson Jr. and in the secondary with Derek Stingley Jr. but had some inconsistencies in the middle.

Nothing is final until we hear from the Associated Press on Feb. 6. But the PFWA just gave us an idea of what we might hear.

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Despite a quiet divisional round from the wideout spot, Reid remains confident in the group entering the AFC title game.

Slater earned Pro Bowl honors while Alt, a 2024 first-round pick, was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team this week