Texans Trade Tytus Howard, Scramble for Offensive Line

0:00On March 2nd, the Houston Texans are making a big move on their offensive line by trading veteran Titus Howard to the Cleveland Browns for a 5th round draft pick. The Browns are handing Howard a new 3-year extension worth $63 million, keeping him locked in through the 2029 season. Howard spent his entire 7-year career with Houston after being their first round pick in 2019. He started 93 games and showed real versatility, lining up at spots like Wright Tackle and Left Guard, especially in his most recent year. This trade leaves the Texans scrambling on the offensive line, now their top off season need heading into a key prove it season for quarterback CJ. Stroud. They'll have to chase at least 3 new starters through free agency or trades, including two guards and a tackle, maybe even a center. Check them to use at least 2 of their 7 draft picks on my men 2. Financially it's a smart play for Houston, saving $18 million in cash and creating some

1:00cap space despite $23.7 million in dead money. Howard was heading into the final year of his deal with a $27 million cap hit, and the team wasn't ready to commit long term when he pushed for it. Fans and analysts are split, with most calling it a risky step back for the line, but it frees up room to build around their young core moving. Forward.