Entering the fray: DeMeco Ryans adds to Texans defense in free agency
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11 March
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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.
Jeff Okudah can make up to $6 million with $1.25 million playtime incentives per a league source @KPRC2 https://t.co/0A2IwbTp69
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 11, 2024
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.
Have the Texans established their spot in the upper echelon of the NFL with Sunday's win over Buffalo?
Sure, it wasn’t pretty. But the Bills were an elite team, and the Texans beat them. We should be encouraged that the Texans have found a way to win four games, and they still haven't played up to their capabilities.
Be sure to catch the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank argue why the Texans deserve a spot among the NFL’s elite teams, despite the ugly wins this season.