Texans, Dalton Schultz reach three-year deal: Veteran TE avoids free agency, stays in Houston with C.J. Stroud

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The Houston Texans and Dalton Schultz have agreed to a deal to keep the tight end around for the near future as the team announced his return Friday. CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms it’s a three-year deal. The contract is worth $36 million with $23.5 million guaranteed at signing, per NFL Media. 

As a main target for quarterback C.J. Stroud, this is good news for their offense.

After signing a one-year, $6.2 million contract with the team last offseason, the 27-year-old had the third-most receiving yards on the team (635) and was third in touchdowns (five). He finished the season second in targets (88) and receptions (59), trailing only wide receiver Nico Collins in both categories. 

In his career, Schultz has 270 receptions for 2,757 yards and 22 touchdowns in 90 games. He has missed just four games in the past four years.

Schultz is entering his second season with the…


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Publish date : 2024-03-08 20:07:08

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