Houston Chronicle · Mar 17, 2025
Texans star is now NFL’s richest defensive back
Arguably the best cornerback in the world, Derek Stingley is now paid as such.Derek Stingley Jr. rose from a promising young talent to an All-Pro defensive back in 2024. The Houston Texans rewarded Stingley’s superb season with a record-breaking contract Monday morning.
Houston and Stingley agreed to a three-year, $90 million deal, with $89 million guaranteed. Stingley’s $30 million yearly salary is now the highest for any cornerback in NFL history, outpacing the $25 million per year owed to Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn after his contract extension was signed last week.
