4 Free Agency Signings the Texans Can Still Make Under the Cap

The Texans have kept quiet as it pertains to their receiver position throughout the offseason. Outside of Christian Kirk's departure to the San Francisco 49ers, Houston has stood pat at pass-catcher from where they finished last season.

Maybe the second-year jumps of Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel will be enough for the Texans' passing offense, but a veteran addition like Keenan Allen could be the move that really takes this group over the top.

The 33-year-old projects to still be a versatile weapon who can move around the field and be a nice complement for Nico Collins, and provide another layer of help for C.J. Stroud in a pivotal year four. With Allen, along with a revamped offensive line and run game thanks to David Montgomery, there'd be no excuse for a step forward on the offensive end.

Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE

The Texans need a third edge rusher behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter to shoulder some of the pass-rushing load in the reps either are off the field for a breather. Houston's own former No. 1 pick, Jadeveon Clowney, could be a perfect name to look towards as a candidate who can fill that role.

Clowney's last season with the Cowboys consisted of him playing 13 games and logging 8.5 sacks as primarily a rotational pass rusher, showing that he might be able to provide the Texans with value as an extra set of hands off the edge on a short-term, low-risk contract.

As a final piece of the puzzle to an already elite defense to join back where his NFL journey started, maybe Clowney's fit in Houston could be one that's actually worth investigating

Martin Emerson, CB

Martin Emerson worked out with the Texans earlier this offseason, that initially hinted towards the two sides potentially being interested in a signing.

That buzz has since worn off in the weeks following, perhaps due to the timing being so close to the draft. Even while it's been quiet on that front, the former Cleveland Browns cornerback could be a name to keep an eye on as a late-free agency addition.

He is coming off a serious Achilles injury from the 2025 offseason, which needs to be back to 100% before the Texans invest in him. However, if healthy, Emerson has proven to be a starting-level corner on the boundary while with the Browns and can be a strong depth in Houston behind Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter.

Dare Ogunbowale, RB

This one's a bit of a cheat considering the Texans already had Dare Ogunbowale on their roster last season, but even without being signed onboard for another year, there's certainly still room (and enough cap) to bring him back for one more round as a depth piece in the backfield and a contributor on special teams.

Last season, his production offensively was minimal. He carried the ball just 11 times for 25 yards and a touchdown.

Still, after four years of tenure in Houston while having been a team captain in 2025, he's worth at least the opportunity to be among the final names to make the 53-man roster in training camp as a veteran to round out their backfield depth.