Texans' Cap Management: Balancing Present & Future

0:00It's March 9th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Houston Texans part their ways with running back Joe Mix in this week, saving more than $8 million on the salary cap. They quickly brought in David Montgomery on a two-year deal to fill that row. Montgomery has seven years of experience and a share carries Laley, which might help him stay fresh. Meanwhile, the offensive line is coming together nicely. The team resigned Ed Ingram to a three-year contract worth $37,500,000 and added Trent Brown on a one-year, $7,000,000 packed. That means three starters from last season's lineup are back, leaving just two spots to fill before free agency and the draft. Fans and analysts see this as smart cap management, especially with NFL money often restructured through bonuses. On defense, the best unit in the league last year, they extended Daniel Hunter and Derek Stingley Jr., plus restructured deals and brought back. Dept players like EJ Speed, Nekwan Jones, and MJ Stewart.

1:01Tied in Dalton Schultz also got an extension after his best season yet. Looking ahead, the Texans want to extend linebacker Aziz Al-Shayar, who made the Pro Bowl, and wide receiver Nico Collins to free up another 10-2. $20 million combined for 20-26. Bill Anderson Jr.'s big extension is also on the horizon, likely at 40 million a season or more. The big question now is how General Manager Nick Casario plays free agency. Go aggressive to win big next year, or stay conservative to avoid cap trouble down the road. It could shape their competitive window for years. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.