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The Houston Texans are shifting up the offensive line for 2026.
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Texans are trading veteran offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick. The Browns are also giving Howard a new three-year extension worth $63 million, thus keeping him in Cleveland through 2029.
Howard, a former 2019 first-round pick, has spent his entire seven-year career with the Texans, starting in 93 games. He was entering the final year of his three-year extension signed in 2023. Throughout his time in Houston, Howard played four different positions, including starting at right tackle and left guard during his final season.
Entering free agency, the offensive line will now become the top priority to address in the offseason, even more so than initially planned. By adding and removing Howard from the roster, Houston is losing perhaps its most versatile linemen entering a prove-it year for C.J. Stroud. The Texans will now need to find at least three starters in free agency or trade before the draft, including two guards, a tackle, and perhaps a center. At least two of the team's current seven picks likely will be used on the offensive line, too.
According to Texans Over The Cap, Houston will save $18 million in cash savings, $4.22 million in initial cap savings, $3.21 million in net cap savings and roughly $23.7 million in dead money. Overall, the money saved will more so be used for freeing up space for internal options in extension talks.
Howard was entering the final year of his deal and had a $27 million cap hit. He likely wanted a long-term deal set in place, but the Texans likely weren't willing to budge on the current status of his deal.
Fans and media members were torn over the decision to part ways with Howard, with a majority calling it a terrible move for the offensive line. Here were some of the top comments found on social media following the trade.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans fans react to shock trade of OT Tytus Howad to Browns
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According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Texans are trading veteran offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick. The Browns are also giving Howard a new three-year extension worth $63 million, thus keeping him in Cleveland through 2029.
Howard, a former 2019 first-round pick, has spent his entire seven-year career with the Texans, starting in 93 games. He was entering the final year of his three-year extension signed in 2023. Throughout his time in Houston, Howard played four different positions, including starting at right tackle and left guard during his final season.
Entering free agency, the offensive line will now become the top priority to address in the offseason, even more so than initially planned. By adding and removing Howard from the roster, Houston is losing perhaps its most versatile linemen entering a prove-it year for C.J. Stroud. The Texans will now need to find at least three starters in free agency or trade before the draft, including two guards, a tackle, and perhaps a center. At least two of the team's current seven picks likely will be used on the offensive line, too.
According to Texans Over The Cap, Houston will save $18 million in cash savings, $4.22 million in initial cap savings, $3.21 million in net cap savings and roughly $23.7 million in dead money. Overall, the money saved will more so be used for freeing up space for internal options in extension talks.
Howard was entering the final year of his deal and had a $27 million cap hit. He likely wanted a long-term deal set in place, but the Texans likely weren't willing to budge on the current status of his deal.
Fans and media members were torn over the decision to part ways with Howard, with a majority calling it a terrible move for the offensive line. Here were some of the top comments found on social media following the trade.
Andrew Berry didn’t even wait 24 full hours after the NFL Combine.
Tytus Howard has 93 career starts. Right tackle has been solved
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) March 2, 2026
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans fans react to shock trade of OT Tytus Howad to Browns
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