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Patrick Surtain II is voted the NFL's top cornerback by AP panel for the second straight year

Denver's Patrick Surtain II has been voted the top NFL cornerback for the second straight year by The Associated Press in a preseason survey

JULY 15 • Associated Press

ESPN just reignited the Pat Surtain-Derek Stingley debate Pat Surtain II just got the nod over Derek Stingley Jr. (again) in ESPN's latest cornerback rankings.

JULY 7 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans' All-Pro cornerback ranks No. 2 in ESPN's 2026 NFL cornerback rankings | Sporting News Derek Stingley Jr. finished second in ESPN's 2026 NFL cornerback rankings after another All-Pro season with the Texans.

JULY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Here's What NFL Execs, Coaches Think of Texans' Derek Stingley The Houston Texans' defensive star is unquestionably seen as one of the NFL's best corners.

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Derek Stingley could elevate from All-Pro to Texans legend in 2026 Derek Stingley could add "Texans legend" to his resume in 2026 by accomplishing several historic feats.

JUNE 23 • TOROTIMES.COM

Alec Pierce's comments about Derek Stingley are a grim reminder to AFC South QB's Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley is receiving acknowledgement from around the AFC South.

JUNE 22 • TOROTIMES.COM

Derek Stingley Jr. Making His Mark Early at Texans OTAs The Texans' All-Pro cornerback is wasting no time making waves in offseason training.

JUNE 2 • SI.COM

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MAY 15 • FOX SPORTS

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Has contract restructured Stingley had $20.38 million of his $21.59 million salary-cap figure converted to a signing bonus Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The move allows the Texans to save $16 million in cap space, per Wilson. Stingley signed a three-year, $90-million extension with Houston in March of last year and then finished the 2025 regular season with 15 pass breakups, including four interceptions. He was targeted just 65 times during the regular season, down from 95 the year before.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Texans primed to attack free agency after two key contract restructures The Houston Texans can find themselves flush with cap space after restructuring contracts of CB Derek Stingley and S Jalen Pitre.

MARCH 5 • TOROTIMES.COM

Derek Stingley Jr. needs only three words to react to Dino Vasso's contract extension The Houston Texans may have fallen short of their goal to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history this season, but the...

FEBRUARY 9 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans' playoff heartbreak continues with another divisional round loss

In their third straight season in the divisional round of the playoffs, coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans vowed this year would be different than the previous two

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Targeted less in 2025 Stingley recorded 36 tackles (26 solo), 15 passes defensed (four interceptions), a forced fumble and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Stingley played a full 17-game season for the second consecutive season, as he enhanced his legend as a shutdown corner. While the 36 tackles were a career-low, it's has more to do with quarterbacks not throwing his way. Stingley was targeted just 65 times after seeing 95 the previous season in the same number of games. There was some slippage in reception percentage and missed tackles, but Stingley remains among the league's elite cornerbacks.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Friday Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Stingley was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited Thursday with an oblique injury he suffered in the Week 15 win over the Cardinals. The starting cornerback has played through the injury since suffering it, managing to dodge an injury designation nearly every week. The 24-year-old is all set to suit up for Monday night's wild-card round matchup with the Steelers. Stingley will start opposite Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) or Tremon Smith, depending on Lassiter's game-day status.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

The Blitz: We Picked an All-22 Team ... and it's Stacked with Stars

Who is the best of the best at their respective positions? Former scout Bucky Brooks answers that question with his All-22 team for 2025.

JANUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

The Blitz: We Picked an All-22 Team ... and it's Stacked with Stars

Denver Broncos' stunning season: Ending Chiefs' reign and clinching top AFC seed

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JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Thursday Stingley (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Stingley managed to play through his oblique injury versus Indianapolis in Week 18, and he'll now have two more chances to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps in advance of Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Steelers. The star cornerback's availability will be crucial for Houston's defense, as the team prepares to embark on a hopeful playoff run.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Playoffs Preview: Ranking All 14 Postseason Defenses

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JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Playoffs Preview: Ranking All 14 Postseason Defenses

Three Straight AFC Player of the Week Honors in H-Town Derek Stingley Jr., Tommy Townsend, and Ka'imi Fairbairn have rocked the Player of the Week chain in consecutive weeks.

JANUARY 8 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekend

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off and a team with a losing record playing a home game

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Texans' defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs

The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

NFL Playoff Predictions: Every Round Picked, Ending With a Bills vs. Rams Super Bowl

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JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Playoff Predictions: Every Round Picked, Ending With a Bills vs. Rams Super Bowl

Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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