Overview

• Jalen Pitre has signed a three-year, $39 million extension with the Houston Texans, with $30 million guaranteed and up to $3.5 million in performance-based incentives.
• The extension keeps Pitre, a standout defensive back, under contract with the Texans through the 2028 season.
• Pitre's on-field performance, including 296 tackles, six interceptions, and 21 passes defensed over three seasons, played a key role in the Texans' decision to extend his contract.
• This move is part of a broader Texans strategy to invest in their young core, following recent extensions for Derek Stingley Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
• Conflicting reports about Pitre's 2024 season-ending injury, cited as either a shoulder or pectoral issue, highlight ongoing questions about his health as he continues to rehab ahead of training camp.