Houston Texans Offensive Line: Big Upgrades in 2026

0:00It's March 18th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Houston Texans' offensive line drew heavy criticism last season for poor performance that held back the whole offense. Fans pointed fingers at it for everything from quarterback struggles to missed runs and open receivers. Now analysts are comparing 2025 starters to projected 2026 players using pro football focus grades and most spots look like upgrades. At left tackle, Ariante Urcery returns after a below average rookie year, especially in run blocking. His past protection was decent and coaches hoped for a sophomore jump to league average. Left guard shifts from a messy rotation of mediocre players to Wyatt Teller, who's rated solidly average and stronger in the run game, which fits the team's plans. Center stays with Jake Andrews, while Ryguard Ed Ingram remains a bright spot. He posted top 12 grades overall last year, though his past protection lagged behind his elite run blocking.

1:00The team re-signed him to a three-year deal, betting he keeps performing near that level. Right tackle sees the biggest gamble, swapping Titus Howard for Trent Brown and Braden Smith. Both newcomers graded higher than Howard when healthy, with Brown excelling and runs and Smith in past protection. The catch is their injury histories, but if they stay on the field, the right side strengthens big time. For all, the 2026 line has the edge at four or five spots, or a push at guard. This could mean cleaner pockets and better ground attacks, easing fan frustrations of health and growth pan out. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Tom Chase Peace. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.