Texans give WR DeAndre Hopkins massive extension

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The Houston Texans have spent Thursday handing out money to their core players in the form of contract extensions.

So in one day, Texans gave $108.25 million of contracts, including $61.7M gtd, to WR DeAndre Hopkins, TE C.J. Fiedorowicz and FB Jay Prosch.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2017

That includes a massive extension for superstar wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who is about to make his mark with the largest guarantee for any WR in NFL history.

DeAndre Hopkins' new deal with Houston: 5 years, $81 million, including $49 million guaranteed, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2017

Hopkins, 25, is among the best young receivers in the game. It was two seasons ago, with solid quarterback play, that Hopkins put up 111 receptions for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Texans signing WR DeAndre Hopkins to a 5-year contract extension, per sources. Will include largest guarantee for any WR in NFL.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2017

While his production declined last season, that had more to do with Brock Osweiler’s pathetic play than anything Hopkins did on the field.

The deal calls for $49 million guaranteed, $2 million more than Julio Jones received when he signed his extension with the Atlanta Falcons back in 2015.