Jacob Martin is returning to Houston. Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images
The Houston Texans have sparked a lot of excitement this offseason with an impressive draft and by signing some quality players in free agency.
Apparently, the Texans are not done making moves. According to multiple reports, the team is signing former Texan and pass rusher Jacob Martin to a 1-year deal.
Reunion: The #Texans are signing pass-rusher Jacob Martin to a 1-year deal, source said. He played on the edge for Houston from 2019-2021 before landing with the #Jets and #Broncos last year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 19, 2023
Martin, now 27 years old, played for Houston from 2019-2021and had his best season with the team in 2021 when he recorded 4 sacks, 5 TFL, 6 QB hits, and one safety.
Martin played for both the Jets and Broncos in 2022 with 2.5 sacks in 13 games.
Martin joins fellow defensive ends Jerry Hughes, Jonathan Greenard, Demone Harris, Chase Winovich, Derek Rivers, Adedayo Odeleye, Ali Gaye, Dylan Horton, and Will Anderson on the Texans roster.
NFL Draft insider breaks down Houston Texans' biggest challenges and opportunities
Mar 18, 2025, 12:29 pm
NFL Draft analyst & insider Matt Miller joined ESPN Houston to break down the Houston Texans' draft strategy and the latest buzz around the league. From top picks to hidden gems, we took a deep dive into what Houston is building for the future.
🔹 Evaluating the Texans' draft performance historically
🔹 Key positions still in need of reinforcements
🔹 Matt Miller’s expert take on Houston’s approach, and much more!
Be sure to watch the video below to hear the full discussion!
