The 2024 season has just ended, and on March 14, the 2025 campaign will open its doors. Touchdown news therefore takes the opportunity to offer you an overview of different franchises during the offseason. Which players keep and cut? Which free agents extend? What recruits observe? Here are some ideas, franchise by franchise. Today, close -up on the Houston Texans. You will find the sheets of each team on this page.
Two positive seasons immediately allow Texans to now reign over AFC Sud. Almost without rival in the division, the Houston franchise went to playoffs, and even won a match in 2024. Demeco Ryans are a full team, and are ready to go to the next level.
What more does this team take to go further? The top priority will be to help the quarterback. CJ Stroud is experiencing a 2nd NFL season in regression compared to the first. Following this, Bobby Slowik was appointed as the main manager, and took the door. In any case, Houston has foundations at the level of the workforce. Now it is time to see them emerge as candidates for the Super Bowl.
Tauliers of Houston Texans
1. CJ Stroud (QB)
2. Nico Collins (WR)
3. Derek Stingley Jr. (CB)
Texans have a franchise quarter. His name is CJ Stroud. Despite a second season with doubts, the staff must build the present and the future around him. The Victoires-Défaits accounting assessment pleads in its favor. Now, we will have to erase the many errors he was able to make in 2024 (12 interceptions and 2 lost futures).
He becomes a quality number 1 target, and stands out as one of the best receivers in the league. Nico Collins has scored 15 touchdowns over the past 2 seasons, with more than 1000 yards. The former Michigan becomes complete, with his ability to catch balloons on all types of tracks that are asked.
Finally, there are defense tauliers like Will Anderson Jr. or Danielle Hunter. The duo combines 23 Sacks out of the 49 team last season. But what about the emergence of Derek Stingley Jr.? Finally playing a full season, he was logically named All Pro in 2024. The cornerback becomes one of the very better at his post. Launching in its direction is often synonymous with failed or intercepted pass.
The undesirable
1. Denico Autry (Edge)
2. Shaq Mason (OL)
Some can be cut for a lack of level, or to make room for young people. For the 2 men, they are to be put in the 2nd category. Stronged by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, Denico Autry can always be of a bench exit. But, Derek Barnett may continue the adventure. At 35, the former Colts can be left free, which would win $ 5 million on the payroll.
He can also be cut, but there is less to win for the Texans (only $ 2 million). However, Shaq Mason is likely not to be holder next year. Young people (Patterson, scruggs, the 2 green) grow on the offensive line. So having a 31 -year -old on the bench at 14 million on the payroll could make a task. A restructuring of the contract can also be envisaged.
The summer man: Nick Campy (attacking coordinator)
Now he's the boss of the Texans' attack. Recruited to succeed Bobby Slowik, Nick Campy will have the heavy task of renewing the way to play around CJ Stroud. At 42, he will know his first experience as a principal coordinator, and he has all the elements in his possession to make them shine again. The former passing game coordinator on the Rams side will shape a game at La Houston according to his words. Accustomed to the air attack, he does not exclude making the ball run 45 times if necessary.
However, there are already multiple questions in his first weeks. First, at the level of the Quarterback targets, the Tank Dell recipient is already forfeited for almost all the 2025 season. Then, it will be necessary to make decisions on the offensive line to improve it. Finally, he will have to improve a regression attack on the points. Its mission is not going to be easy, but there is worse as a squad as a beginnings to this position.
The main free agents of the Houston Texans
1. Stefon Diggs (WR)
2. Robert Woods (WR)
3. Eric Murray (s)
4. Mario Edwards (DT)
5. Derek Barnett (Edge)
But also: Folorununso Fatukasi (DT), Jeff Okudah (CB), IRV Smith Jr. (Te), Jon Weeks (LS), Devin White (LB), Neville Hewitt (LB), Dare Ogunbowale (RB), Kendrick Green ( OL), MJ Stewart (s), Keenum box (QB)
Stefon Diggs (photo) will be one of the main courted players. The receiver sees his 2024 season abruptly interrupting while he was starting to find an alchemy with CJ Stroud. Now the 31 -year -old has a choice. Give back a number 1 recipient in another team or be a complement to a young receiver as he is here. Not very in sight in 2024, Robert Woods could nevertheless continue the adventure, especially due to the absence of Tank Dell. But, it will probably be done on a small contract.
In defense, Eric Murray is in the same case as Robert Woods. But, unlike the receiver, the Safety played a lot in 2024, and efficiently. He could look for a last good contract elsewhere. Mario Edwards and Derek Barnett are rotation players on the defensive line. Their experience could be valuable for Demeco Ryans. However, the second is likely to be strongly courted to seek a place of holder elsewhere.
The top 5 needs of Houston Texans
1. Offensive line
2. Defensive Tackle
3. Receiver
4. SAFETY
5. Running back
54, this is the number of sacks authorized by the Texans offensive line in 2024. This figure is alarming, and cannot be ignored. Therefore, the front office must absolutely erect the priority on this. The other line is also to be considered, especially inside. The defense against the race is not yet up to that against the pass. With Fakutasi and Edwards Jr. At the end of the contract, new blood is expected.
On the side of the players requiring decisive players, the receiver's position must be a priority. Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie are young, but who also experience health or performance problems. A more experienced player at the Free Agency or via an exchange could free up spaces for them.
If the Texans meet these 3 needs, they will have a more than complete team. A need for rotation at the Running Back and Safety post will be a real plus. On air coverage, we do not yet know in which state will return Jimmy Ward and Jalen Pitre in 2025. On the ground game, despite his good season in 2024, Joe Mixon is not going to be eternal, and his Dameon Pierce lining Still disappointed in 2024. A competitor for him younger would be welcome.
The target: Teven Jenkins (OL)
Some will say that an improvement in the offensive line with a former Bears player can be of irony. But, if we look more closely, some players can improve their skills by being in another team. This can be the case of Teven Jenkins, a talented player, but too often subject to injuries.
Selected as a Tackle, he was walked in several positions in the Bears, before stabilizing the position of Guard. Like a Sam Cosmi on the order of the commanders, he can get a nice contract to help another quarterback of talent. However, the Houston Texans may not have the funds necessary to offer him the contract he wishes. Despite this, his addition can only be an improvement to protect CJ Stroud.
New blood: Walter Nolen (DT, Ole Miss)
The draft specialist for the NFL Daniel Jeremiah himself says. Over 20 Defensive Tackle are likely to go in the first round. Among them, Walter Nolen is one of them. In 2022, he was one of the stars of university recruitment with Travis Hunter before engaging in Texas A&M.
Disappointed with his treatment in AGGIES, her transfer to Ole Miss allows her to maximize her potential. His season at 6.5 Sacks in 2024 as Defensive Tackle made him an intriguing prospect. Complete and adaptable for any defensive diagram, it can give vitality on the inner line alongside Will Anderson Jr and Danielle Hunter.
Its power combined with its incredible athletic qualities make it potential steal During the next draft. With Demeco Ryans as a mentor, there is no doubt that Walter Nolen can reach the summits like his idol, the legendary Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald (ex Rams).
Other choices: Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State), Armand Membou (OL, Missouri), Kenneth Grant (DT, Michigan), Derrick Harmon (DL, Oregon)
