The Texans are addressing the trenches. Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images.
The flurry of moves for the Houston Texans continues as they have now addressed the offensive line in free agency after trading Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green, and cutting Shaq Mason.
According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Texans are signing former Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson (age 33) to a 1-year, $4.25 million deal.
Tomlinson has been durable, starting 16 games or more in 7 straight seasons. He was a Pro Bowler for the 49ers in 2021.
Wilson and Garafolo are also reporting that the Texans are re-signing defensive tackle Mario Edwards to a two-year, $9.5 million contract.
Edwards started 12 games for the Texans in 2024, recording 3 sacks and 8 QB hits. He was suspended 4 games last season for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.
According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans are trading guard Kenyon Green and a 5th round pick (2026)to the Eagles for safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 6th round pick (2026).
Green struggled with poor play and injuries since being drafted by the Texans in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a free agent after the 2025 season and will carrying a cap hit of $2,880,464.
Gardner-Johnson (age 27) has two-years remaining on his deal for $19.1 million total ($8.5M 2025, $11.5M 2026), per Aaron Wilson. Texans Cap is reporting that Gardner-Johnson's initial salary cap charge will be $3.736 million.
The newly acquired Texan recorded 6 interceptions last season with 1 defensive touchdown for the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
The Texans currently have Jalen Pitre (recovering from torn pec injury, FA in 2026), Jimmie Ward (recovering from foot injury), Calen Bullock, and now Gardner-Johnson at the safety position.
Texans GM Nick Caserio is making waves this offseason!
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