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The special-teams linebacker gets, per Aaron Wilson, an additional year valued at up to a $3 million maximum value. Hansen has played 173 special-teams snaps this year with a career-best 89.6 PFF grade. The Texans are 3-5 and have no offensive line, so it’s good that they’re prioritizing something.

The deal includes a maximum value of $2 million with incentives, likely pertaining to his special teams contributions. Hansen has appeared in 41 games in three years with the Texans while contributing four total starts. He has served primarily as one of the team’s backup inside linebackers and should continue to do so in 2025.