Training camp is in full swing, but the Houston Texans did a little bookkeeping, specifically regarding linebacker Henry ToâoToâo.
The Texans drafted ToâoToâo in the fifth round of the 2023 draft. A former Tennessee Volunteer and Alabama Crimson Tide standout, ToâoToâo has been a full-time starter for the Texans for the past two seasons.
Now, he is locked in for the foreseeable future.
Texans Ink Henry ToâoToâo to Extension
ToâoToâo was the 167th overall pick of the 2023 draft, and he has started 35 of the 46 games that he has played in for the Texans so far.
He figures to pad his numbers following a new multi-year contract extension.
âThe #Texans agreed to terms with LB Henry ToâoToâo on a two-year $16 million extension, per me and @RapSheet,â NFL Networkâs Mike Garafolo reported on X on August 6. âToâoToâo, 25, gets paid with a chance to do another deal in a few years. He can earn $1m more in incentives on this deal negotiated by @RyanWilliamsA1 of @AthletesFirst.â
ToâoToâo has logged 261 total tackles, 4.0 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 recoveries, and 1 interception in his career.
He gives the Texans a strong duo alongside Pro Bowler and team captain Azeez Al-Shaair.
The timing of ToâoToâoâs deal is also noteworthy. It comes before the Texans took care of at least one more prominent player in C.J. Stroud, and beats what could have been a strong market for his services in free agency once he got there.
As has often been the case, the Texans were early, getting a deal done with ToâoToâo with one season remaining on his rookie deal.
This story will be updated.
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