One of CJ Stroud’s biggest safety blankets and key weapons will be coming back next season.

The Houston Texans made an important move Tuesday, resigning 27-year old tight end Dalton Schultz to a 3-year deal, worth $36 million, $23.5 million of which will be fully guaranteed.

Schultz was one of the most important pieces for the Texans to bring back going into this year’s free agency period and Houston made sure to keep him around, making sure that one of CJ Stroud’s biggest weapons will be back for the long term.

The six-year veteran had a strong season in his first year in Houston. Including the playoffs, Schultz caught 65 passes for 715 yards and six touchdowns, and he showed up in big moments, including hauling in a 37-yard touchdown in the divisional round of the playoffs against the Cleveland Browns.

The deal came a week before the start of free agency and allows the Texans front office to focus on other players and options heading into the free agency period. Together with Nico Collins and Tank Dell, Schultz will form a formidable trio of pass catchers for Stroud to throw to as the quarterback enters his second season.

“Dalton did a really good job for us in the passing game.” Said Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans. “When we were in those two-minute drives where we were able to win a few games, Dalton really showed up. Situational football, third down, he showed up making big catches for us.”

The Texans also locked down a long-term deal with KaI’mi Fairbairn, signing the 30-year old kicker to a three year deal, worth $15.9 million, which makes Fairbairn one of the highest paid kickers in the league.

Fairbairn had been one of the best kickers in the league over the past two years, making 56 of 59 attempts, including being perfect inside of 50-yards this season, while going five for six over 50-yards this season.

Houston still has a number of players that have a chance to reach free agency, including Sheldon Rankins, Jerry Hughes, Steven Nelson, Noah Brown, Jonathan Greenard and Blake Cashman.