NFL insider believes the Texans could upgrade the running back position in a big way to help C.J. Stroud
It was a thrill of a season that had unexpected results for the Houston Texans. C.J. Stroud took off right away as a rookie and left his mark. Stroud won Rookie of the Year and grabbed a playoff win over the Cleveland Browns in his first go-around. One NFL insider believes the Texans could make […]
It was a thrill of a season that had unexpected results for the Houston Texans.
C.J. Stroud took off right away as a rookie and left his mark. Stroud won Rookie of the Year and grabbed a playoff win over the Cleveland Browns in his first go-around.
One NFL insider believes the Texans could make a big addition in free agency to improve their offense going forward, specifically at running back.
“If Houston is one player away on offense, make it an exciting tailback option such as Saquon Barkley or Derrick Henry. There's buzz leaguewide that Houston could try to improve at running back to help second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud. Most of a quality starting offensive line is under contract for multiple years. Several key players are pending free agents — including pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard, tight end Dalton Schultz, corner Steven Nelson, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, and linebacker Blake Cashman. Houston likely can't keep all four but should prioritize a few. If Greenard leaves, Houston needs to backfill an edge rusher who has upside opposite Will Anderson Jr.” – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Devin Singletary was RB1 for the Texans in 2023 but he is set to be a free agent. Singletary ran for 898 yards and Dameon Pierce backed him up with 416 yards. Granted, Singletary does not compare to what Henry or Barkley could add to the offense, so it is easy to see why they could be interested.
According to our cap experts here at A to Z Sports, Barkley is looking at a three-year deal worth $31.5 million. On the other hand, Henry has been around longer and is projected to make $20 million over two seasons.
Going and grabbing either Henry or Barkley would give the Texans’ offense another bonafide weapon. Things can get tougher in year two for a player, so adding such a talent for Stroud could be key.
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