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.

'I want to be here forever' #Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. @stingjr on plans for eventual contract extension which will be huge obviously @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/bU51jjomSM And the Texans are expected to ultimately enter negotiations with Stingley’s agent, Austin-based David Mulugheta of Athletes First.

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.

Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s third season with the Texans was his best as an NFL player and he hopes there are many more years in Houston to come.

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

The Buffalo Bill were the latest to have their Super Bowl dreams end after they lost in the AFC championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. It’s now about big boards and free agency. Let’s take a look at the final grade for Buffalo,

Fullback — Patrick Ricard, Baltimore. Wide Receiver — Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati; Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland; Nico Collins, Houston; Zay Flowers, Baltimore; Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville. Tight End — Travis Kelce, Kansas City; Brock Bowers, Las Vegas.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl-bound. Ahead of that championship clash, though, the best and brightest from the rest of

Kevin Patra identifies one unsung hero from each AFC team, with the selections ranging from surprise difference-makers to those who remain overlooked. Which two rookies deserve more attention?

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s second interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is returned for 13 yards. Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stringley Jr ...

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s second interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is returned for 13 yards. Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stringley Jr ...

The Texans were strong up front with Will Anderson Jr. and in the secondary with Derek Stingley Jr. but had some inconsistencies in the middle.