TEXANS FREE AGENCY SUMMARY
(special thanks to Jeremy, whose username I forgot)
Key Returning Players:
- Dalton Schultz – Signed to be the starting U-TE at top-4 AAV contract in the league. Effectively a two-year deal.
- Ka’imi Fairbairn – Top-4 kicker contract. Accurate, clutch kicker who wins games when available.
- Noah Brown – Currently WR3 to split time with Metchie. Hopefully they bring in competition in the draft.
Other Re-Signings:
- Desmond King – Should have competition from Mike Ford and a draft pick to “start” at slot corner. Capable PR/KR when needed.
- Eric Murray – Safety depth and STs, not guaranteed a roster spot.
- Khalil Davis – Short-armed 3-technique who flashed at times in 2023. Competing for a role with veterans and likely a draft pick.
- Charlie Heck – Re-signed to compete at swing tackle.
- Kris Boyd – STs, slot corner depth.
High-End Acquisitions:
- Danielle Hunter – Potentially best player on the defense, makes edge position top of the league.
- Azeez Al-Shaair – Back at home playing Mike for DeMeco. Tried to sign him last year. He should shine playing next to Harris.
- Joe Mixon – Step up from Devin Singletary. A good pass catcher and hard-nosed, durable runner.
- Denico Autry – Will back-up the edge and rush from the interior on 3rd downs.
- Foley Fatukasi – Should start at Right DT. Big 1i.
- Tommy Townsend – Significantly younger punter than Cam Johnston who shouldn’t be a step back.
Other Additions:
- Tim Settle – In the tackle rotation likely backing up Foley and maybe entering in short-yardage situations next to him. Has flashed, but has not played a lot of snaps the last few years.
- Jeff Okudah – Low floor, decent upside attempt to address CB2. One-year deal with hope that DeMeco can get more out of him.
- Mario Edwards – Big journeyman DE who looks like he can step inside as a rotational D-lineman.
- Del’Shawn Phillips – STs standout who will provide LB depth.
- Mike Ford – 9 STs tackles in 2023 and slot CB depth.
- Lonnie Johnson – STs and safety depth.
- David Sharpe – Low commitment tackle depth signing.