The NFL has officially disapproved the contracts for defensive end Danielle Hunter and tight end Dalton Schultz that the Houston Texans submitted on Monday, according to league sources per @AdamSchefter.
Despite the league's decision to reject the initial filings, the Houston Texans organization reportedly does not view the disapproval as a significant setback. Sources indicate the team believes the issue is rooted in "semantics" rather than the financial terms or structure of the deals. The franchise expects to correct the language and finalize the contracts as soon as possible.
Danielle Hunter joined Houston this offseason on a massive two-year, $49 million contract after a stellar career with the Minnesota Vikings. Meanwhile, Dalton Schultz recently agreed to a three-year, $36 million extension to remain a primary target for the Texans' offense. Both players are considered cornerstones of the team's plans for the upcoming season.
While contract rejections by the league office are uncommon, they typically occur when specific clauses or wording within the document conflict with the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Texans are expected to resubmit the paperwork once the necessary adjustments are made to satisfy league requirements.
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