Houston Texans' Ingram Demanding High Salary

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Houston Texans could lose a key offensive lineman as free agency opens next week. Ed Ingram, their standout guard, is set to demand 15 to 18 million dollars a year after a breakout season. Sources say his price tag might push him beyond what the team can afford right now. Ingram came to Houston in an off-season trade from the Minnesota Vikings and quickly became one of their most reliable players up front. He's shown to mid-constant changes on the line, earning high marks as one of the league's top interior blockers. Team leaders have freed up over 20 million dollars in salary cap space through contract tweaks for players like Derek Stingley and Jalen Petra, plus an extension for Danielle Hunter. That gives them room to maneuver, but not everyone expects a big splash on Ingram. Instead of locking him down after just one strong year, the front office might spread the cash to add several veteran linemen or fill other roster.

1:00Gaps, it's a familiar move, like when they traded Titus Howard for a fifth-round pick rather than paying him 20 million a season elsewhere. A reunion isn't off the table if talks go well, but the 26-year-old could attract plenty of suitors. Expect both sides to explore options as the market heats up. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com