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Pats Pulpit

What Myles Bryant signing with the Texans in free agency means for the Patriots

Photo by Cooper Neill/ The fifth-year cornerback is taking his talents to Houston. The focus all across the NFL is shifting toward the draft, but free agency is still going on. And even though moves are becoming sparser by the day, signings continue to happen. One of those came on Monday, when the Houston Texans brought cornerback Myles Bryant aboard. Bryant spent the last four years in New England, and is now reuniting with former Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio in Houston. How does the move impact their former team, though? Let’s take a...

Hogs Haven

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Houston Texans Center Michael Deiter added to the offensive line

Photo by Ryan Kang/ OL depth! The Washington Commanders have added their 18th free agent and their third new offensive lineman. Michael Deiter played center for the Houston Texans last season, after spending his first 4 years in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. He was a 3rd round pick, but got the most playing time during his rookie season. Deiter was signed by the Texans last March, but didn’t make their initial 53-man roster. He was signed to the practice squad and elevated for the first game, and signed to the active roster before Week 2. The Washington Commanders...

Big Cat Country

AFC South news: Pro Day visits, free agency, and more

Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK A roundup of news about the Jaguars’ division rivals courtesy of SB Nation blogs Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog) What do you think of the new Texans’ threads?First impressions are everything. Of course, since the initial roar of the free agency period had died down by the time Cal leaked this, lots of talking heads are dissecting the way they were leaked. And, why. And then came the inevitable flood of Photoshop’ing and more. Value of Things: Texans intrigue in free agencyDraft maneuvering could lead to...

Big Cat Country

Jaguars News (3/20): Texans CEO Cal McNair leaks new uniforms on Reddit

Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 20, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 mock draft roundup (3/19) (Big Cat Country) Cornerbacks and defensive linemen still dominate the draft mocks, but with the departure of Calvin Ridley, there is more parity among NFL writers on who the team will take in April. Jaguars free agency player comparisons: Roster improvement or deterioration? (Big Cat Country) [Darious Williams’] replacement is Ronald...

Hogs Haven

Flight of Fancy: Could Adam Peters and company pull off the draft trade of the century?

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports There’s just a little more than a month until the draft in late April. The Combine is over, pro days are underway, and we’re basically a week into free agency. There’s not much for fans to do other than to speculate, and nearly every front office move is scrutinized to death at this point. The recent trade by the Vikings with the Texans is no exception to that chattering. On Friday, the Vikings acquired pick #23 and #232 (7th round) in exchange for #42 (2nd round), #188 (6th round), and their 2025 second round pick. The...

Big Cat Country

Twitter reactions to Jaguars signing Arik Armstead

Photo by Perry Knotts/ The Jaguars and Armstead have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $51M contract After an exciting couple of days during the start of free agency, the news broke on Thursday that the Jacksonville Jaguars were set to sign San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead. Per Dianna Russini, Armstead was in discussions with division rivals, the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. The team made an official announcement on Friday. Jaguars Twitter is a force, so I asked for GIF reactions to the news and collected some of your thoughts and media...

Big Cat Country

AFC South news: Colts agree to terms with QB Joe Flacco and more

Photo by Jason Miller/ A roundup of news on the Jaguars’ division rivals Houston Texans 2024 NFL free agency: Best available players for Texans The signings of Danielle Hunter, Denico Autry and Azeez Al-Shaair are tremendous additions for DeMeco Ryans’ defense, and Houston also re-signed some key offensive players like tight end Dalton Schultz and wide receiver Noah Brown. Houston also traded for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon after Devin Singletary signed with the New York Giants. The Texans lost some key players, though, such as defensive end Jonathan...

Houston Chronicle

What Maliek Collins trade means for Texans' draft, free agency plans

Houston is sending the veteran DT to the San Francisco 49ers.

Arrowhead Pride

Chiefs lose 2 of their own to free agency

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Townsend is headed to the Houston Texans and Allegretti is headed to the Washington Commanders. The Kansas City Chiefs have lost two of their own to free agency, according to multiple reports. Early Monday evening, word came through that free-agent punter Tommy Townsend would join the Houston Texans. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed that Townsend’s contract in Houston was for two years and $6 million. Former Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend is signing a two-year $6 million deal with the Houston Texans, per source. pic.twitter.com/8vdQSyINKy—...

Daily Norseman

Danielle Hunter to sign with Houston Texans

Photo by David Berding/ He’s officially gone The two biggest names that were hitting free agency for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason were quarterback Kirk Cousins and edge defender Danielle Hunter. As of just minutes ago, neither of them will be returning to Minnesota. Four-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter is signing with the #Texans, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Agent Zeke Sandhu with @KlutchSports negotiated to deal for Hunter, who has 87.5 career sacks and is still only 29. pic.twitter.com/MuzihbkAgU— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024 Tom...

Turf Show Times

Rams free agency news day 2 tracker

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/ The Rams made the first move on Tuesday The Los Angeles Rams got busy early on Tuesday morning, bringing back cornerback Darious Williams on a free agent contract. Around the NFL, the Bengals traded Joe Mixon to the Texans. Other running back shifts saw Aaron Jones sign with the Vikings after he was released by the Packers, and Nyheim Hines signed with the Browns. Will the Rams add a running back this week to complement Kyren Williams in the backfield? What about receiver and linebacker and edge? Expect more Rams news in the coming...

Big Blue View

Saquon Barkley ‘most likely leaving’ the Giants in free agency, per report

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Bears, Texans, Eagles among likely suitors Running back Saquon Barkley is “most likely leaving” the New York Giants in free agency, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Russini writes: One thing on the forecast (sorry, Giants fans): Saquon Barkley is most likely leaving New York, despite his consistent love for Big Blue. Multiple teams with rookie-contract quarterbacks are hoping to land the 27-year-old. Teams in the NFC East are also lurking. Watch for: The Texans, Commanders and Patriots have cap space, and all are expected to...

Houston Chronicle

Texans lose Jonathan Greenard in free agency. Who could replace him?

Houston could pursue a number of talented edge rushers.

Niner Nation

Free agency thread: Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard signs with the Vikings

Photo by Kevin Mazur/ for PEOPLE The moves are starting to flow in Kyle’s update, Monday, 9:45 a.m.: Here are the signings from Monday morning: The Minnesota Vikings signed Houston Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to a four-year, $76 million deal. The Tennessee Titans signed former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard D’Andre Swift signs a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears for $16.5 million The Buffalo Bills signed left tackle Dion Dawkins to a contract extension, making him one of the league’s highest-paid tackles. It’s a three-year extension worth...

Daily Norseman

Vikings to Sign LB Blake Cashman

Photo by Ryan Kang/ Kwesi with some more home cooking The Vikings and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are working fast and furious in the opening hours of free agency. They’re now adding another defense piece: LB Blake Cashman, formerly with the Texans. Cashman is another local product (along with Van Ginkel from Iowa) having played his high school ball at Eden Prairie and college ball with the Gophers. Homecoming: The #Vikings are signing Minnesota native and LB Blake Cashman to a three-year deal worth up to $25.5 million, his agent @blakebaratz of @TeamIFA tells me and...

Cincy Jungle

Bengals reportedly interested in Kendall Fuller

Photo by Rich Schultz/ The former Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs could be a great fit. The Cincinnati Bengals could be looking to add a solid cornerback in free agency. Kendall Fuller, who was drafted by Washington back in 2016 but won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, is reportedly on Cincinnati’s radar. Kendall Fuller is the least likely of Washington’s top FAs to return. His timeline doesn't match the recalibration. Bengals among the teams showing interest, per source. Texans, Titans make sense.Fuller is coming off what I'd call his best season...

Daily Norseman

Vikings agree to 4-year, $76 million deal with edge Jonathan Greenard

Photo by Ryan Kang/ The Vikings have made a splash in legal tampering If you were waiting for the Minnesota Vikings to make a significant splash in free agency with the start of the “legal tampering” period, you got one within the first hour. Former Texans pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard is signing a four-year $76 million deal that includes $42 million guaranteed with the Vikings, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024 Numerous sources, led by Adam Schefter of ESPN, are reporting that the Vikings have...

Niner Nation

Free agency thread: The Vikings and Eagles are competing for Saquon Barkley

Photo by Kostas Lymperopoulos/NHLI via The moves are starting to flow in Kyle’s update, 10:55 a.m. PT: Christian Wilkins signs a 4-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders worth $110 million. The Vikings have entered the Saquon Barkley sweepstakes: #Vikings have now offered a bid to match the Eagles for RB Saquon Barkley.— John Mark (@JohnCMark_) March 11, 2024 Kyle’s update, Monday, 9:45 a.m.: Here are the signings from Monday morning: The Minnesota Vikings signed Houston Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to a four-year, $76 million deal. The Tennessee...

The Phinsider

Report: Vikings and Texans among teams expected to pursue Christian Wilkins in free agency

Photo by Megan Briggs/ Half of the NFL will enter the new league year with more than $30 million available in salary cap space. The 2024 NFL league year begins with the legal tampering period on Monday at noon. Deals can’t be signed until Wednesday, but players can begin negotiating with teams. All eyes are on Christian Wilkins after Justin Madubuike signed a four-year $98 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. There are 16 teams set to enter free agency with more than $30 million in free salary cap space as of Sunday and Wilkins, 29, will...

Big Cat Country

AFC South news: Former Jaguars DT Fatukasi visits Texans and more

Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via A roundup of news on the Jaguars’ division rivals Houston Texans Jaguars Ex Foley Fatukasi Visits Texans; Sheldon Rankins Replacement? The hope is that Fatukasi will sign with a franchise in the coming days before the start of the tampering period on March 11. Because of his release, the former Jags’ star does not need to wait until the start of free agency on March 13 to sign with a team, meaning a deal could be finalized in Houston within the coming hours. Houston Texans Re-Sign TE Dalton Schultz to Three Year Deal If the...

Houston Chronicle

Depressed safety market put focus on Texans' current starters

The free agency landscape has seen a significant shift over the last week.

Houston Chronicle

Saquon Barkley is talk of town. Texans might have better options.

This year's free agency class features several game-changing running backs.

NESN.com

Rumored Patriots Target Reportedly Won’t Reach Free Agency After All

The New England Patriots on Sunday were floated as a team to watch for veteran tight end Dalton Schultz. Some 48 hours later, however, that no longer applies. Schultz and the Houston Texans agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $36 million, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Schultz, who was scheduled to hit […]

Houston Chronicle

With Mike Evans returning to Bucs, where do Texans turn in free agency?

Houston will have to look elsewhere to add receiving talent around C.J. Stroud

NESN.com

Patriots Floated As Team To Watch For Top-Of-Market Tight End

It feels like there is a clear top tight end available on the open market, and the New England Patriots are viewed as a potential suitor. Dalton Schultz, who played the 2023 campaign with the Texans, is set to hit free agency with his one-year deal expiring March 13. Schultz led all impending free-agent tight […]

Arrowhead Pride

Arrowheadlines: The Texans could be the best fit for Chris Jones if he leaves Kansas City

Photo by Bob Levey/ Chiefs headlines for February, March 1 The latest 2024 NFL Free Agency matchmaking: One team fit for 15 notable free agents | NFL.com Chris Jones DT · Age: 30 Houston Texans After rightfully holding out over a lack of a contract extension (and eventually agreeing to a one-year deal), Jones is going to get a ton of money this offseason. And though Chiefs GM Brett Veach recently said re-signing Jones is “at the top of the list,” it likely won’t be that simple. We’re talking north of $25 million for Jones, which is roughly $10 million more...

Brock Osweiler Texans Press Conference (Full) | NFL News

New Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler spoke to the media Thursday about his decision to leave Denver and why he choose the Texans in Free Agency.