Entering the fray: DeMeco Ryans adds to Texans defense in free agency

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The Texans added a cornerback on Monday. Composite Getty Image.

The Houston Texans have seen several players exit in free agency on Monday, first Jonathan Greenard signed with the Vikings. Later that afternoon, linebacker Blake Cashman also chose to sign with the Vikings.

Texans fans also watched all the top tier running backs fly off the board with Josh Jacobs heading to Green Bay, Saquon Barkley signing with the Eagles, and Tony Pollard agreeing to join the Titans.

Former Texans running back Devin Singletary also won't be returning, after agreeing to a 3-year deal with the Giants.

After that first wave of big ticket free agents passed, Houston is finally getting in on the action.

According to multiple reports, the Texans are signing cornerback Jeff Okudah to a 1-year, $4.75 million contract. Adding to this position was a must, with Derek Stingley and Desmond King being the only legitimate options currently on the roster.

Okudah is a former 1st-round (3rd overall) pick of the Detroit Lions. He spent his first 3 years in Detroit before being traded to the Falcons last April.

The 25-year-old played in 13 games for the Falcons last season, recording 44 tackles and 3 passes defended.

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The Astros haven't closed the door on a Bregman return. Composite Getty Image.

As we begin another week of free agency, Alex Bregman remains unsigned, but one of the Astros reported targets Anthony Santander has a new home.

Santander has reportedly agreed to a 5-year, $92.5 million contract with the Blue Jays. Many were hoping that the Astros would make a play for the switch hitting power hitter, as he would have provided some serious thump.

Now it appears the Astros will enter the 2025 season with one of the weakness outfields in baseball when it comes to offense.

Speaking of Bregman, Astros manager Joe Espada recently told Fox 26's Nate Griffin that the team is still in contact with Breggy despite General Manger Dana Brown telling the media the team decided to pivot after talks stalled with Bregman's camp.

If there still remains a possibility of Bregman returning, one has to wonder if the Astros reported 6-year, $156 million contract offer is still on the table after the club traded for Isaac Paredes to fill the hole at third base. And if they do make a deal with Bregman, what do they do with Paredes?

Also, now that we know how much money Santander commanded on the open market. Which signing would have benefited the Astros the most? Santander at 5-years, $92.5 million, or Bregman at 6-years, $156 million?

Don't miss the video above as we discuss the possibility of Bregman returning, the Dodgers' absurd free agency (that now involves even more deferred money), Billy Wagner, and much more!

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