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Offensive Tackle Braden Smith Signs 2-Year Deal With Houston Texans

Eight years. One hundred and seven games. Countless pancake blocks. And now, just like that, Braden Smith is a Houston Texan. Smith, the right tackle who spent his entire NFL career protecting quarterbacks in Indianapolis, officially agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with the Houston Texans — $13.5 million of it fully guaranteed.

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Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith

Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Braden Smith News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans Sign Former Colts OT Braden Smith

Another big-time free agency signing has gone down for the Houston Texans. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Texans have agreed to sign former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith to a two-year deal.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn Signs Historic Deal With Houston Texans

Kickers don’t usually get the love they deserve. They trot onto the field for maybe 10 seconds, the whole stadium holds its breath, and then everyone either goes crazy or acts like the guy just ran over their dog.

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Ka'imi Fairbairn News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans, Ka'imi Fairbairn Agree to Record-Breaking Extension

The Houston Texans have signed another one of their core roster pieces onto a big-time extension. This time, it's a new deal for Ka'imi Fairbairn, who found his way to some record-breaking contract numbers.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Texans To Extend K Kaʻimi Fairbairn

Tuesday afternoon has brought about more in the way of kicker news. The Texans have worked out a new deal with Kaʻimi Fairbairn. Fairbairn has agreed to two-year, $13MM extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Cade Mays News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans' Reason for Passing on Cade Mays Becomes Clear

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Reed Blankenship News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans' Projected Depth Chart Lineup After Reed Blankenship Deal

The Houston Texans made a splash on the defensive side of the ball early in free agency by inking Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship to a three-year, $24.5 million deal on the first day of the legal tampering window, bringing a quality upgrade to an already elite unit.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans’ Pursuit of Browns Veteran Free Agent Still Alive

After a few notable free agency moves in the first day of action around the league, the Houston Texans might still have their eyes on one notable veteran on the market as a potential fit for the roster: Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Texans sign ex-Eagles safety to $24.75 million contract

The Houston Texans have spent money keeping key defenders, and an offensive standout, too. Also, they added a free agent, signing an ex-Eagles safety to a $24.75 million contract, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / March 9

Instant Grade: Texans Sign Reed Blankenship to 3-Year Deal

The Houston Texans shook up their safety room in a major way at the start of free agency by coming to terms on a three-year deal with former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship; bolstering their defensive unit even further, and making this secondary group even better than it already was.

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Texans 2026 Offseason: 4 Moves to Launch CJ Stroud to Super Bowl LXI

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans didn’t just rebuild over the last two years; they arrived. Finishing the 2025 campaign with an impressive 12-5 record, Houston proved it belongs in the AFC heavyweight division.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Texans To Sign S Reed Blankenship

The Eagles are losing yet another defensive free agent. This time it’s safety Reed Blankenship, who is signing with the Texans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tim Settle News / Houston Texans on SI / March 9

Texans Losing Tim Settle Jr. Could Shift Free Agency Plans

The Houston Texans have officially lost out on one of their key defensive free agents on the market to the Washington Commanders on the first day of signings around the league.

Dominique Robinson News / Houston Texans on SI / March 9

Texans Sign Former Bears DE Dominique Robinson

The Houston Texans' first 2026 free agent signing from outside the building has officially arrived with the reported deal for defensive end Dominuque Robinson.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / March 9

One Free Agent Texans Must Pivot to After Losing Out on Cade Mays

The Houston Texans saw a tough blow to their free agency aspirations in the first couple of hours of the legal tampering window opening across the league, seeing a highly-rumored target, Cade Mays of the Carolina Panthers take his talents to the Detroit Lions.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Texans re-sign DT Sheldon Rankins to 2-year deal

The Houston Texans are retaining defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports Monday. The new contract for the former first-round pick includes $12 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network.

Ed Ingram News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Texans re-sign G Ed Ingram to 3-year, $37.5M deal

The Houston Texans are re-signing right guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, multiple outlets reported Monday. The deal includes $23.5 million in guarantees, according to ESPN, and keeps the 27-year-old veteran from hitting free agency.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

Houston Texans: Retain 2025’s Pleasant Surprise

As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Houston Texans look to bolster the offensive line with reports that the goal is to add four linemen in free agency.

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

Texans Re-Sign DL Naquan Jones

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Texans are re-signing DL Naquan Jones to a one-year contract worth $2 million. According to Pelissero, Jones can earn up to $2.5 million in 2026 with incentives.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

Mutual Extension Interest Between Texans, Azeez Al-Shaair; Sheldon Rankins Re-Signing On Radar

Azeez Al-Shaair‘s reunion with DeMeco Ryans has helped the Texans become one of the NFL’s best defenses. Leading the way in EPA per play last season, Houston has a Will Anderson Jr. extension on the radar.

Danielle Hunter News / Football Analysis / March 8

Texans Sign Only Single-Year $40M Deal In NFL History To Lock In ‘One Of A Kind’ Pass Rusher

The Houston Texans have signed five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million fully guaranteed contract extension, every dollar secured from day one.

EJ Speed News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Texans Re-Signing LB E.J. Speed To Two-Year, $13M Deal

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are re-signing LB E.J. Speed to a two-year, $13 million deal. Wilson adds that the contract includes a $4 million signing bonus and $7.5 million in guaranteed money. Speed, 30, was selected in the fifth round of the 2019 draft by the Colts.

Joe Mixon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Texans Releasing RB Joe Mixon

Adam Schefter reports the Texans have released veteran RB Joe Mixon on Friday. According to OverTheCap, releasing Mixon will free up $8 million of cap space and create $2 million of dead money.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / March 6

Texans, Danielle Hunter agree on $40.1M deal — Is Will Anderson Jr. next?

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Lions' St. Brown shares passionate reaction over Montgomery trade

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown shares passionate reaction over David Montgomery trade to Texans

Montgomery, 28, was second on the 2025 Lions with 158 carries, 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. He also contributed 24 receptions for 192 yards.

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