Texans Miss Out on Jenkins, Sign Smith

0:00On March 11th, the Houston Texans missed out on a top offensive line in this offseason after showing mutual interest in Elton Jenkins from the green. Bay Packers The 30-year-old center became available when Green Bay tried to trade him to free up cap space, but no deal happened with Houston. Reports indicate Jenkins trains in Houston and has a girlfriend there, making the fit appealing. However, the Texans held back from offering a trade, waiting instead for him to hit free agency like they've done with other signings. The team needs upgrades at center and left guard heading into next season, and Jenkins, a two-time pro-buller, could have filled those roles. Perfectly, fans and analysts see it as a mischance to bolster the interior line right away. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Brown swooped in quickly with a two-year contract worth $24 million, fully guaranteeing over $20 million. The Baltimore Raven showed interest, too, highlighting Jenkins' value despite his recent injury. Now the Texans have pivoted, signing tackle Braden Smith and eyeing the draft for interior

1:02help to protect their quarterback and pave the way forward.