The Houston Texans did some future planning following their Week 14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, specifically regarding fifth-year pro Brevin Jordan.
Jordan has not played, and will not play, for the Texans this season. Nevertheless, the Texans took a proactive approach with another player who has been in their system since entering the league.
Given how the season played out for Jordan, he has received a fitting reprieve.
Texans Agree to Contract Extension With Brevin Jordan
GettyBrevin Jordan #9 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.
“The Texans and tight end Brevin Jordan have reached agreement on a one-year extension, per sources,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on X on December 8. “Jordan, who was set to hit free agency in 2026, is out for the season due to an ACL tear in August, but the team has plans for him in 2026.”
Per KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said, “I love Brevin Jordan and the energy he brings. He is a playmaker. Excited to bring him back.”
Jordan, 25, entered the league as a fifth-round pick, selected by the Texans with the No. 147 overall pick of the 2021 draft. He caught 51 passes for 525 yards and 5 touchdowns over his first three seasons.
However, injuries have been a constant, and Jordan tore his ACL in Week 2 in 2024 before suffering another season-ending knee injury this past offseason.
He remains on injured reserve, but now has clarity about his future.
Jordan was on a one-year, $2.1 million contract, re-signing with the Texans this past offseason after his four-year, $3.8 million rookie deal expired. The Texans are showing a lot of faith in Jordan with this deal.
The next time he takes the field for them in a regular-season game will be nearly two years since his last.
Still, Jordan joins a substantial list of players who have received extensions from the Texans.
Texans Continue Rewarding Homegrown Players
GettyHouston Texans Nick Caserio looks on before a game between the Auburn Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies.
Jordan was the Texans’ third overall pick in 2021, and they have already extended the two players selected ahead of him in what was a five-man class and the first for general manager Nick Caserio.
Former starter and current backup quarterback Davis Mills inked a one-year, $7 million extension this past offseason.
Top wide receiver Nico Collins inked a three-year, $72.7 million extension in May 2024.
2022 draftees Derek Stingley Jr., a Pro Bowler and First Team All-Pro in 2024, and Jalen Pitre – who could earn an All-Pro nod this season – also got new deals. The Texans re-signed Stingley to a three-year, $90 million deal while Pitre received $39 million on a three-year pact.
Former undrafted special teamer Jake Hansen (one year, $2.6M) and veteran additions like Danielle Hunter (two years, $55.1M) and Tommy Togiai (one year, $2.7 M) are on that list.
Texans Have Major Financial Decisions Looming
GettyC.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Deals for players like Jordan and Mills, and even Stingley, warrant the attention that they receive, but the Texans’ biggest lingering item remains quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Stroud was the No. 2 overall pick of the 2023 draft. That means he will be extension-eligible during the 2026 offseason. The Texans could take a proactive approach with Stroud – and draft classmate Will Anderson, the No. 3 overall pick – just as they did with Stingley.
Getting smaller deals done where possible helps clarify the overall outlook for the Texans.
Stroud is expected to join Jordan and that list of Texans teammates with a historic deal for the franchise, if not the NFL, next offseason.
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