HOUSTON – The Texans are moving forward with veteran tight end Dalton Schultz for the next few seasons after a career-high season for catches.
Schultz is being signed to a one-year, $12.6 million contract extension, per a league source. He is now under contract through the 2027 season.
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The deal was negotiated by veteran agent Steve Caric.
He’s due an $11 million base salary next season. Now, he’s due $17.6 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons.
Schultz caught a career-high 82 passes last season.
Instead of heading into the final year of a three-year, $36 million contract Schultz signed two years ago, the former Stanford standout and Dallas Cowboys starter is extending his run with the Texans.
Schultz was targeted 106 times last season for 777 yards and three touchdowns and is one of quarterback C.J. Stroud’s favorite targets.
A former Cowboys fourth-round draft pick, Schultz has caught 405 career passes for 4,066 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Schultz upgraded his blocking last season and improved his productivity after catching 53 passes for 532 yards and two scores two seasons ago.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com