{"id":9701,"date":"2025-04-29T12:22:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/9701\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T12:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:22:18","slug":"top-10-cap-hits-for-houston-texans-in-2025-after-free-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/9701\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 cap hits for Houston Texans in 2025 after free agency"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Houston Texans<\/a>\u00a0have done most of the work they plan on accomplishing in free agency. The two-time AFC South champions under DeMeco Ryans already made headlines after trading away five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But not all has been bad. Houston shored up its defense with the additions of defensive tackle Shedlon Rankins and do-it-all defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson. They also made smaller signings like wide receiver Braxton Berrios, fullback Jakob Johnson and offensive tackle Cam Robinson.<\/p>\n

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With those moves, plus the extensions of All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr and Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter, the Texans currently have (as of Thursday) just under $29 million in cap space. Currently, a total of 12 Texans have a cap hit of at least $5 million in 2025.<\/p>\n

Let’s have a look at which players have the 10 biggest cap hits in 2025.<\/p>\n

Houston Texans top 10 cap hits in 2025<\/p>\n

All salary cap numbers courtesy of\u00a0Over the Cap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. DE Danielle Hunter\"Sep<\/p>\n

Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$23.7 million<\/p>\n

2. TE Dalton Schultz\"Jan<\/p>\n

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) reaches for a pass against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the second quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$14 million<\/p>\n

3. CB Derek Stingley Jr.\"Oct<\/p>\n

Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) runs onto the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$12.1 million<\/p>\n

4. OT Tytus Howard\"Jan<\/p>\n

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) takes the field prior to a 2025 AFC divisional round game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$11.6 million<\/p>\n

5. QB C.J. Stroud\"HOUSTON,<\/p>\n

HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates with C.J. Stroud #7 after scoring a receiving touchdown during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$9.89 million<\/p>\n

6. DE Will Anderson Jr.\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$9.6 million<\/p>\n

7. RB Joe Mixon\"Oct<\/p>\n

Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs with the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$9.41 million<\/p>\n

8. WR Nico Collins\"Dec<\/p>\n

Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs after a catch against Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$8.57 million<\/p>\n

9. K Ka’imi Fairbairn\"Oct<\/p>\n

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans place kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn (15) concentrates before making a 59 yard field goal against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$6.3 million<\/p>\n

10. DB Jimmie Ward\"Aug<\/p>\n

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) leaps with the ball as Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) defends during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

2025 salary cap hit:\u00a0$5.6 million<\/p>\n

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