The Texans and Schultz agreed to terms on a three-year, $36 million contract extension on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Schultz will stick around with C.J. Stroud for the foreseeable future on a new deal that includes $23.5 million in guarantees, per Rapoport. Had he not been re-signed Schultz would've arguably been the top tight end of this free agency cycle, and keeping the pass-catching corps that Stroud found success with as a rookie intact makes complete sense for Houston. Across 15 regular-season games in 2023, Schultz secured 59 of 88 targets for 635 yards and five scores.
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The Texans and Schultz agreed to terms on a three-year, $36 million contract extension on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Schultz will stick around with C.J. Stroud for the foreseeable future on a new deal that includes $23.5 million in guarantees, per Rapoport. Had he not been re-signed Schultz would've arguably been the top tight end of this free agency cycle, and keeping the pass-catching corps that Stroud found success with as a rookie intact makes complete sense for Houston. Across 15 regular-season games in 2023, Schultz secured 59 of 88 targets for 635 yards and five scores.
Schultz didn't practice Wednesday either, making Friday's session an important one in terms of determining the tight end's availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos. If Schultz isn't able to play this weekend, Brevin Jordan and Eric Saubert would be left as the Texans' available tight ends.
Schultz followed up his season-high performance last week (10-130-1) with another solid outing versus Cincinnati. After a slow start to the year, the veteran tight end has found his groove with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud dominating. Over the last six games, Schultz has recorded 30 receptions (42 targets) for 374 yards and four touchdowns.
Schultz's career-best day saw him lead the Texans in receptions and tie with Tank Dell for the team lead in targets. The veteran tight end also recorded his fourth touchdown of the campaign on a nine-yard grab early in the fourth quarter, his fourth trip to the end zone in the last five games. Schultz has developed quick chemistry with C.J. Stroud, and despite the amount of weapons available to the rookie signal-caller, Schultz should continue playing a key role in a Week 10 road matchup against the Bengals.
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
7/11/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 244 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 4; Pk (DAL)
Birthplace
Sandy, UT, USA
Position
TE
College
Stanford
Experience
6th season
Career History
Houston Texans
2023 - Present
(1 season)
Dallas Cowboys
2018 - 2023
(5 seasons)
Previous Game
10
Final
34
5
REC
43
YDS
0
TDS
2023 Post Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
6
80
1
4
13
2023 Regular Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
59
635
5
259
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Recent games
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TDS
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LNG
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YAC
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Post Season
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1/20
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L 10-34
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5
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7
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43
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8.6
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0
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21
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3
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1/13
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W 45-14
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1
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2
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37
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37
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1
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37
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1
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Regular Season
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1/6
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W 23-19
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5
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7
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42
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8.4
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0
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17
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26
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|
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12/31
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W 26-3
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2
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4
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19
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9.5
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0
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12
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19
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|
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12/24
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L 22-36
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8
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11
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61
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7.6
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0
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14
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32
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|
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12/17
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W 19-16
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4
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5
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58
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14.5
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0
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19
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8
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|
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11/26
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L 21-24
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1
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2
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2
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2
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0
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2
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-1
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