"Star Pass-Rusher Danielle Hunter Joins Houston Texans in $49M Deal"

Edge defender Danielle Hunter, a key free agent for the Minnesota Vikings, has agreed to a two-year, $49 million deal with the Houston Texans, ending his nine-season tenure with the Vikings. The Texans and Vikings essentially swapped players, with Jonathan Greenard joining the Vikings. Hunter, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, missed the 2020 season due to a neck injury and most of 2021 with a torn pectoral, but returned to form with 27 sacks over the past two years. Contract issues have been a part of the Vikings' relationship with Hunter, leading to his decision to move to the Texans in unrestricted free agency.