The Houston Texans have agreed on a contract extension with star linebacker Zach Cunningham, per NFL Network.
The deal will be for four years and $58 million.
The #Texans and standout linebacker Zach Cunningham have agreed to terms on a huge new extension worth $14.5 million per year in new money average, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Big payday for a rising star, a deal negotiated by @AthletesFirst led by Kyle McCarthy.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2020
Now that Texans have ILB Zach Cunningham's new deal done for four years, $58 million, first reported by @RapSheet they have one left — Deshaun Watson.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 30, 2020
Cunningham was a 2017 second-round pick out of Alabama. He has 339 tackles, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two sacks and an interception in 46 career games.