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Hunter finished Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears with five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks. Hunter tallied his first sacks as a member of the Texans on Sunday. He split a sack with Will Anderson in the first quarter that forced the Bears to kick a field goal one play later, and Hunter had his own solo sack on Caleb Williams late in the fourth quarter that led to a turnover on downs two plays later. Hunter recorded double-digit sacks in five of the first eight seasons of his career in Minnesota, and he'll look to replicate that success in his new home in Houston. Hunter will face his old team, the Vikings, in Week 3.
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Hunter is slated to sign a two-year deal with the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, one of the top available free agents on the market will have $48 million guaranteed over the course of the two-year deal. Hunter spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Vikings, delivering double-digit sacks in five of them including a career-high 16.5 in 2023. He'll join a group of pass rushers in Houston that includes 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson and fellow offseason pickup Denico Autry.
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Hunter recorded 83 tackles (54 solo), 16.5 sacks, two passes defended and forced four fumbles during the 2023 season. Hunter earned a new one-year contract as training camp got underway after holding out during minicamp and he spent this past season proving he deserved it. The 29-year-old earned his fourth selection to the Pro Bowl team while logging career highs in tackles, sacks and forced fumbles. The LSU product is not under contract for next offseason and will be looking to get paid again. Considering his talent, he could be a candidate for the franchise tag, if he's unable to reach a long-term deal with the Vikings.
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Hunter finished Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers with three tackles (one solo). Hunter played six snaps on special teams in addition to his 62 defensive snaps Sunday. He has 17 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, since the Vikings' Week 13 bye. With one game left in the regular season, Hunter has set career highs in total tackles (77), sacks (15.5) and forced fumbles (four) over 16 games.
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Hunter (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Hunter's illness seems to be getting better, as he's gone from recording a DNP on Wednesday to logging a limited practice session Thursday. The star edge rusher will likely carry an injury designation into Week 16's divisional matchup against the Lions unless he's able to practice in full Friday.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 09/22 | @Minnesota | 6 |
| 4 | 09/29 | Jacksonville | 29 |
| 5 | 10/06 | Buffalo | 22 |
| 6 | 10/13 | @New England | 20 |
| 7 | 10/20 | @Green Bay | 21 |
| 8 | 10/27 | Indianapolis | 4 |
| 9 | 10/31 | @New York | 13 |
| 10 | 11/10 | Detroit | 2 |
| 11 | 11/18 | @Dallas | 28 |
| 12 | 11/24 | Tennessee | 19 |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Jacksonville | 29 |
| 14 | BYE | - | - |
| 15 | 12/15 | Miami | 27 |
| 16 | 12/21 | @Kansas City | 8 |
| 17 | 12/25 | Baltimore | 10 |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Tennessee | 19 |