NFL Free Agency is almost here, with the official 2025 cycle beginning on Wednesday, March 12, at 3 p.m. CDT.
The Houston Texans are expected to make some moves throughout the period. Although the team has limited cap availability, due in large part to an expensive offseason last year, the team is expected to be “selectively aggressive” this time around.
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Here’s the moves they’ve made so far:
Monday, March 10
DT Sheldon Rankins
Age/experience: 30 years old, entering 10th NFL season
Previous team(s): New Orleans Saints (2016-2020), New York Jets (2021-2022), Houston Texans (2023), Cincinnati Bengals (2024)
Contract: 1 year, $7 million
More info: Source: Texans signing veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to one-year, $7 million deal
WR Braxton Berrios
Age/experience: 29 years old, entering 8th NFL season
Previous team(s): New England Patriots (2018), New York Jets (2019-2022), Miami Dolphins (2023-2024)
Contract: 1 year, $2 million
More info: Source: Texans agree to terms with wide receiver Braxton Berrios on one-year, $2 million deal
DE Derek Barnett
Age/experience: 28 years old, entering 9th NFL season
Previous team(s): Philadelpha Eagles (2017-2023), Houston Texans (2023-Present)
Contract: 1 year, $5 million
More info: Source: Texans retain defensive end Derek Barnett on one-year, $5 million deal
CB Tremon Smith
Age/experience: 28 years old, entering 8th NFL season
Previous team(s): Kansas City Chiefs (2018-2019), Green Bay Packers (2019), Philadelphia Eagles (2019-2020), Indianapolis Colts (2020), Houston Texans (2021-2022), Denver Broncos (2023-2024)
Contract: 2 years, $7.5 million ($4.5 million guaranteed)
DE Darnell Taylor
Age/experience: 27 years old, entering 6th NFL season
Previous team(s): Seattle Seahawks (2020-2023), Chicago Bears (2024)
Contract: 1 year, $5.25 million
More info: Source: Texans adding defensive end Darrell Taylor on one-year, $5.25 million deal
WR Justin Watson
Age/experience: 28 years old, entering 8th NFL season
Previous team(s): Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018-2021), Kansas City Chiefs (2022-2024)
Contract: Undisclosed
More info: Source: Texans adding former Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson
LB Jake Hansen
Age/experience: 26 years old, entering 4th NFL season
Previous team(s): Houston Texans (2022-Present)
Contract: 1 year, $2 million
More info: Source: Texans signing linebacker Jake Hansen to a one-year, $2 million contract
Tuesday, March 11
G Laken Tomlinson
Age/experience: 33 years old, entering 11th NFL season
Previous team(s): Detroit Lions (2015-2016), San Francisco 49ers (2017-2021), New York Jets (2022-2023) Seattle Seahawks (2024)
Contract: 1 year, $5 million
More info: Source: Texans adding guard Laken Tomlinson on one-year, $5 million deal
DT Mario Edwards Jr.
Age/experience: 31 years old, entering 11th NFL season
Previous team(s): Oakland Raiders (2015-2017), New York Giants (2018), New Orleans Saints (2019), Chicago Bears (2020-2021), Jacksonville Jaguars (2022), Tennessee Titans (2022), Seattle Seahawks (2023), Houston Texans (2024-Present)
Contract: 2 year, $9.5 million
More info: Source: Texans signing Mario Edwards Jr. to two-year, $9.5 million deal
S M.J. Stewart
Age/experience: 29 years old, entering 8th NFL season
Previous team(s): Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018-2019), Cleveland Browns (2020-2021), Houston Texans (2022-Present)
Contract: 1 year, funds undisclosed
More info: Source: Texans re-signing veteran safety M.J. Stewart
LB Nick Niemann
Age/experience: 27 years old, entering 5th NFL season
Previous team(s): Los Angeles Chargers (2021-2024)
Contract: 2 years, $6.5 million
More info: Source: Texans signing linebacker Nick Niemann to a two-year, $6.5 million deal
Wednesday, March 12
OT Zach Thomas
Age/experience: 26 years old, entering 4th NFL season
Previous team(s): Chicago Bears (2022), Los Angeles Rams (2022-2023), New England Patriots (2024)
Contract: Undisclosed
More info: Texans, offensive lineman Zach Thomas agree to one-year extension
DE Casey Toohill
Age/experience: 28 years old, entering 6th NFL season
Previous team(s): Philadelphia Eagles (2020), Washington Football Team/Washington Commanders (2020-2023), Buffalo Bills (2024)
Contract: Undisclosed
More info: Source: Texans signing former Bills defensive end Casey Toohill to one-year deal