“Stingley’s aura grew and grew as the season went on, and the former first-round pick has fully asserted himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL,” PFF wrote. “His 81.3 grade in the second half of the season was sixth at the position, and he went into full lockdown mode, allowing a 40.6% completion percentage — third-lowest in the NFL.”

Consensus All-Pro could be a new title added to Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.’s vocabulary by this time next week. The third-year defensive back was named a first-team All-Pro by The Sporting News Thursday morning, adding to his accolades from a breakout 2024 season.

HOUSTON – Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named First Team All-Pro, The Sporting News announced today.

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. had the best season of his career and has been rewarded for it with more All-Pro recognition.

Derek Stingley Jr. has spent all of his NFL career with the Houston Texans. The cornerback said Monday he hopes that doesn’t change soon, or ever. “I want to be here forever,” Stingley said. Stingley is eligible for an extension for the first time this offseason as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal.

Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. is eligible for an extension this offseason as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal before the fifth-year option that is likely to be picked up.

'I want to be here forever' #Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. @stingjr on plans for eventual contract extension which will be huge obviously @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/bU51jjomSM And the Texans are expected to ultimately enter negotiations with Stingley’s agent, Austin-based David Mulugheta of Athletes First.

Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s third season with the Texans was his best as an NFL player and he hopes there are many more years in Houston to come. Stingley missed 14 games with injuries over his first two seasons,

Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowlers Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson are set to compete in three of the five events in Thursday's Pro Bowl Skills Show, the NFL announced Wednesday. Burrow is set to make his first Pro Bowl appearance after his second career selection.

There are only two NFL teams still competing for the Super Bowl. Other teams have turned their attention to improving their rosters for next season and the first opportunity to make those enhancements is through free agency in March.

Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd with Eminem and Detroit Lions Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Aidan Hutchinson and Hall of Famers Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders on the stage before Round 1 of the NFL draft on April 25, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Eric Seals-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL Pro Bowl Skills Show takes place Thursday night to kickoff the Pro Bowl Games. The Cincinnati Bengals' three Pro Bowlers, Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, will all be competing in three of the five events.