Stingley, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, will also rake in $89 million in guaranteed money—another all-time high. The previous record was held by Denver Broncos star and 2024 AP Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II, who inked to a $77.4 million guarantee this past September.

Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) is called for pass interferference on a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Stingley was selected by the Texans with the third overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, one year after the Panthers picked Horn at a similar draft position. Similarly to Horn, Stin