Reports: Texans give raise to DB Joseph

The Houston Texans rewarded defensive back Johnathan Joseph with a pay raise, according to reports on Tuesday. The defensive back -- who is in the final year of his contract -- will now receive $6 million for the season instead of $4.5 million.

As part of the raise, the Texans increased Joseph's base pay to $4 million from $2.9 million while Joseph signed a $1.5 million signing bonus. Joseph's in-game roster bonus did drop from $1 million to $500,000.

Joseph, 35, is entering his 14th NFL season, and ninth with the Texans. With Houston, he has played in at least 12 games every season. For his career, Joseph has 30 interceptions (seven returned for touchdowns), seven forced fumbles and 181 passes defended.