Source: Texans’ Ka’imi Fairbairn becomes NFL’s highest paid kicker with two-year, $13 million extension
By Aaron Wilson
Published on March 10, 2026.
Ka'imi Fairbairn, a Houston Texans veteran, has been named the NFL's highest paid kicker with a two-year, $13 million extension. The team's special teams unit has been a key player for the team's successful special teams units, including tying an NFL record with 44 field goals last season, matching David Akers' single-season mileston. Fairbaker was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week last season after tying the franchise single-game record with six field goals, which included the game-winning kick during a 36-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He is represented by agent Justin Schulman of Athletes First. For his career, he has made 244 of 291 field goals (87.6 percent) and made all 28 extra points last season.
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