Playing just 25% of snaps for the Texans defense, Denico Autry isn't giving the production that his $10.5 million cap hit could justify next season. As a result, he might be a prime candidate to be cut from the team in the offseason.
A dominant year for Derek Stingley Jr allowed him a Pro Bowl selection and he should be a valuable return for a strong Texans defense with a cap hit of just $11,027,391.
All season long, Azeez Al-Shaair made a name for himself as one of the most ferocious linebackers in the league on a team with one of the most dominant pass rush. Next season, he'll carry a cap hit of $11,700,000.
With injuries to their WRs, Dalton Schultz stepped up in a big way for a Texans offense that desperately needed a spark. His contributions were invaluable for the team and next season, he'll come with a cap hit of $14 million.
The guard spot is where a ton of resources were allocated by Houston. Shaq Mason was one such name coming in with a hefty pay check and he walks into the 2025 season with a cap hit of $14,658,000 as well.
Injuries effectively ruled him out for the entire season but Stefon Diggs was a major offseason acquisition and if he remains with the team next year, he'll come with a cap hit of $16,644,000.
Injuries devastated their receiving core but Nico Collins was once again sensational for the Houston Texans and he walks into next season as one of the higest-paid players on offense, with a cap hit of $18,375,005.
Tytus Howard didn't have the best season for Houston as CJ Stroud's pass protection wasn't brilliant all-year long but the pseudo guard/tackle can pick it up next season with the third largest cap hit on the team worth $23,075,000.
Part of the best pass rush in the league last season, Danielle Hunter had a dominant season and is coming into next year carrying a cap hit of $23,700,000.
It wasn't a great season for the Houston Texans O-Line as a whole but Laremy Tunsil was one of the few bright spots on that front. Next season, he's walking in with a cap hit worth $28,850,000.
