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Texans' Danielle Hunter: Dominant in close win
Danielle Hunter recorded two tackles (two solo) for 2.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Colts.One of Hunter's two sacks Sunday came late in the fourth quarter on a third down to give Houston's offense the ball inside of the two-minute warning with a lead. It was his third game in a row with a sack, and he'll look to extend his streak in Week 9 against the Jets.
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Texans' Danielle Hunter: Registers 1.5 sacks vs. Chicago
Danielle 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 Houston 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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Texans' Danielle Hunter: Heading to Houston
Danielle Hunter is slated to sign a two-year deal with the Houston 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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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Posts career highs
Danielle 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 Minnesota Vikings.
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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Three tackles in loss
Danielle 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 Minnesota 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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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Good to go versus Detroit
Danielle Hunter (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.Hunter saw his practice participation increase over the course of the week, culminating in a full session Friday. He's been a key piece of the Minnesota Vikings' pass rush and has registered a career-high 15.5 sacks over 14 games this season.
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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Upgrades to limited work
Danielle 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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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Slowed by illness
Danielle Hunter was estimated as a non-participant in practice Wednesday due to an illness.The veteran pass rusher has been as good as ever this season, ranking second in the league with a career-high 15.5 sacks through 14 contests. Hunter will look to recover from his ailment in time to suit up Sunday against Detroit.
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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Gets two sacks in loss
Danielle Hunter recorded five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss at Cincinnati.Hunter found his way into the sack column for the 11th time in 14 games this season Saturday, and he managed more than one sack for the fourth time this year. His 15.5 sacks so far in 2023 is already a career-high total with three games still left to play.
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Vikings' Danielle Hunter: Has 1.5 sacks in loss
Danielle Hunter had nine total tackles, 1.5 sacks and three QB hits in Monday's loss to Chicago.Hunter has 13.5 sacks this season but is also contributing elsewhere with a career-high 5.0 tackles per game (for a full season) and two passes defensed.
Danielle Hunter
#55 DL / Houston Texans / EXP: 10YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 263 lb Age: 30 College: LSU Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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