The Houston Texans signed former Cleveland Browns draft pick Jacob Phillips to a one-year deal, giving him a fresh start and an opportunity to compete for a starting role heading into the season.
The thick of free agency has passed for the most part but still, some players remain out there for teams. One former draft pick of the Cleveland Browns is getting a fresh start in the NFL that is overdue.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Jacob Phillips was drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft With the NFL draft just days away, NFL free agency feels like it was three months ago instead of having kicked off just last month.
The Texans did some linebacker work early in free agency, reuniting DeMeco Ryans with 49ers pupil Azeez Al-Shaair. More than a month later, the team is still doing work on its defensive second level.
Phillips was expected to fight for a starting spot next to veteran Anthony Walker this year. He had 25 tackles and a quarterback hit in nine games last season.