Texans Sign Blankenship, Boosting Defense

0:00Here's more NFL news for March 10th. The Houston Texans made a big move in free agency by signing safety Reed Blankenship from the Philadelphia Eagles to a three-year deal worth $24.5 million. This adds a proven starter to their secondary, pairing nicely with Kalen Bullock and strengthening an already solid defense. Blankenship, a 27-year-old Super Bowl winner, brings experience from Philly's backfield. Last season, he started 16 games, racking up 83 tackles, one interception, and four passes defended. His size, speed, and leadership make him a perfect fit for Coach Domeco Ryan's a swarm defense. Fans and analysts are giving the signing a B-plus grade. It's smart value at just over $8 million per year, ranking him around the 25th highest paid safety in the league. He solves last year's instability at the position opposite Bullock. That said, the Texans still have holes to fill on the offensive line and defensive tackle after losing Tim Settle Jr.

1:01Those needs might have taken priority, but this move stabilizes the back end right away. Looking ahead, Houston's defense can now challenge the Seattle Seahawks as the NFL's best heading into the 2026 season. They'll likely target Lyman in the draft next month to round things out. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.