Texans Trade for Mapu, Boosting Defense

0:00It's April 7. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Houston Texans just pulled off a slick trade with the New England Patriots, snagging linebacker Marta Mapu in exchange for a sixth round pick in the CHEAT, 2027 NFL Draft. The Pats sweetened the deal by sending back their own seventh rounder from the same year. Mapu, a 26 year old beast at 6 foot 3 and 230 pounds, came into the league as a third round pick back in 2000. 23. He suited up for 44 games over three seasons, starting 10 of them. Last year, he balled out with 25 combined tackles, five passes defenced, plus a forced fumble, recovery, and pick in 17 games. Then in 2024, he hit a career high with 46 tackles across just 10 appearances. Texas got one year left on his rookie deal, so this move gives Houston some fresh defensive depth without breaking the bank on picks.

1:01Texans fans, keep an eye on how Mapu fits into their scheme, could be the edge they need heading into next season.