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.

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

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.

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.

Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has emerged as one of the NFL's best this season. He breaks down three memorable interceptions that showcase his talent.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans to advance to their seventh straight AFC championship game. Looking back on Saturday, there are two specific things – one on each side of the ball – that the Chiefs can improve upon heading into their Sunday matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) returns an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric ...

Texans cornerback has seven total interceptions this season and 14 overall in three seasons since being drafted third overall three seasons ago

For the first time this year, the Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a playoff game as they continue their ongoing quest for a record third championship in a row. Standing in their way this Saturday are the Houston Texans, a feisty AFC South squad that just took on the reigning Super Bowl winners less than a month ago.

The Houston Texans’ season ended on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 23-14 Divisional Round loss.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Texans players, including Derek Stingley Jr., could only smile when they were asked about their status as an overwhelming underdog against Kansas City. "It's only us on ...

The Houston Texans managed to capture the AFC South division title for the second year in a row thanks to their stifling defense, and a big reason for their defensive dominance was their secondary. The Texans' boast one of the more impressive defensive backfields in the NFL,