The Houston Texans intend to keep Jadeveon Clowney in blue and red long term, and appear confident they'll get a deal done with the defensive end in the foreseeable future.

While addressing reporters Wednesday, general manager Brian Gaine said an extension for the former No. 1 overall pick is "certainly on the horizon," according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

After battling injuries for his first two years in the league, Clowney has come into his own over the last two. He notched a career-high 9.5 sacks and forced a pair of fumbles in 2017, earning a Pro Bowl nod for the second consecutive campaign.

The 24-year-old Clowney is under team control for one more year, as the Texans previously exercised their fifth-year option on the South Carolina product.