Texans Snag Mapu, Boost Depth

0:00On April 7th, Houston, Texans just locked in some linebacker depth ahead of the 2026 season, and they did it with a slick trade before the draft even heats up. They snagged New England Patriots stand out, Marta and Mapu, plus a 2027th round pick, shipping out their own 2027. Sixth rounder in return. Mapu balled out last season in sub-packages, suiting up for every game with 25 tackles, one force fumble, one pick, and five passes not. Away. Dude was a beast at Sacramento State 2, earning Big Sky defensive player of the year back in 2022. This move plugs a gap for the Texans right as they head into mid-April, giving them a proven special team's ace who fits their defensive scheme without. Burning Big Cap Space. He's got one year left on his deal, so it's low-risk depth that could pay off big. Meanwhile, the Texans are stacked with eight picks in the NFL draft, kicking off later this month in Pittsburgh, setting them up to build even deeper.

1:00Smart play keeps their roster humming smooth into training camp, eyes wide open for whatever gyms they grab on draft night. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.