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Potential free-agent pickups for Houston Texans include two Eagles

By Colum Dell | Last updated 1/24/23

Free agency begins March 15 at 4 p.m. ET.

Positional needs for Houston Texans: QB, WR, DL, OL

The Texans have holes everywhere. They also have plenty of cap space and two first-round picks — one at No. 2, another at No. 12. Of course, they'll pick a QB in the first round to replace middling Davis Mills. GM Nick Caserio has one, last chance to turn the franchise around. He must hire the right head coach and make a significant splash this offseason.

Ethan Pocic, center, Cleveland Browns

It'll benefit Houston's future quarterback if the offensive line undergoes a revamp. According to Pro Football Focus, the unit was 28th in run blocking and 29th in pass blocking in 2022. It would be wise to let impending free agent Scott Quessenberry walk because he allowed the most sacks of all NFL centers in 2022 (seven).

Despite missing four games due to a knee injury, Pocic was PFF's third-highest-rated center this season. He allowed two sacks and 10 total pressures. He'll have plenty of suitors, but the Texans have the money to make an offer stand out.

Sportrac estimates Pocic will receive a four-year, $23.8 million deal based on market value.

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Isaac Seumalo, guard, Philadelphia Eagles

It was a brutal year for LG Kenyon Green, allowing 47 pressures, but he's not going anywhere because he was a first-round draft pick last year. Houston has a potential out in RG A.J. Cann's contract, and it will likely move on from him after allowing five sacks and 34 pressures in 2022.

As Philadelphia's starting RG this season, Seumalo has only surrendered one sack and three QB hits. His 74.5 PFF grade is the eighth highest among the league's guards. Sportrac estimates Seumalo will receive a two-year, $22.8 million contract based on its market value calculations.

Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles

The Texans have "traction" with 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans in their head-coaching search, according to the Houston Chronicle. It would be an excellent move for both sides, but the defensive-minded coach would need to bring in more talent on defense, as Houston's 39 sacks were 18th in the league.

As a key contributor for Philadelphia, Hargrave racked up a career-high 11 sacks during the regular season, 14th most in the league. His 17.1% pass rush win rate was the eighth best among interior defensive linemen. Although he's approaching 30, Hargrave should remain a premier defender for the next few years.