Texans Target Offensive Line, Tight End in Free Agency

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. NFL Free Agency kicks off next week, and the Houston Texans are gearing up for some targeted moves to boost their roster heading into 20. 26. They're over the salary cap right now, so expect smart spending rather than a shopping spree with the biggest focus on upgrading the offensive line. To protect quarterback CJ Stroud, better. The team needs to clear some cap space first through roster tweaks, creating room to chase impact players at fair prices. Key spots include right tackle, left guard, and center, where they've got holes after tightest Howard's departure and Jake Andrews holding down the middle last year. Fans and analysts see this as a chance to steady a line that struggled in 2025, especially with injuries and inconsistency hurting Stroud in his fourth season. The tight end group was shaky too, with backups failing to step up during the playoff loss to New England when Dalton Schultz went down.

1:01Realistic targets include right tackle Braden Smith from the Colts, a solid 29-year-old pass blocker, veteran guard Joel Baitonio from Cleveland for short-term stability, and young center Cade Mays from Carolina to compete at the pivot. Meanwhile, tight end Isaiah likely from Baltimore could add depth behind Schultz and safety, Jalen Hawkins, fresh off a strong year with the Patriots, might pair well with Kalen Bullock after Jimmy Ward's exit. These additions could round out a strong defense without breaking the bank, appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required,