The Texans keep adding to their O-line.
The Houston Texans recently added Cam Robinson in NFL free agency, giving them a potential starter at left tackle. They didn't stop there, however, as they were hitting the free agency pool again on Friday.
This time, they came to terms with a former Pro Bowler, who also has a Super Bowl ring on his résumé.
Trent Brown, who won a title with the New England Patriots following the 2018 season, signed a one-year deal with Houston. According to Adam Schefter, he can make up to $3 million with the Texans.
Brown has been in the NFL for 10 seasons and was once viewed as a top-tier offensive tackle. He had a solid start to his career with the San Francisco 49ers but elevated his game in 2018 with New England.
Brown started his career as a 7th-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent three years before making a stop with the New England Patriots, then to the Las Vegas Raiders to land a Pro Bowl nod. After his time with the Raiders, he went back to the Patriots for another stint, then navigating to his most recent stop with Cincinnati.
Brown an experienced option to place up-front, starting in 96 total games throughout his NFL career. He'll likely factor in with a chance to file in as a starting tackle on the right side, while new addition Cam Robinson holds down the left.
The Brown signing is yet another entry into Houston's major overhaul of the offensive line after such a shaky 2024 campaign in the trenches. And with the way things have transpired, don't be shocked if the Texans brass isn't done making moves upfront to best position this offense for the season ahead.
That led to the Raiders signing him to a four-year, $66 million deal in 2019. He moved to right tackle but struggled mightily, before being traded back to the Patriots in 2020.
Brown spent the 2024 campaign with the Cincinnati Bengals and was named the starting right tackle. He played in just three games before a torn patellar tendon sent him to the IR. He now gets a chance to rebound under Nick Caserio, who knows him from their time together in New England.
If healthy, Brown could be an option for the Texans on the right side, which would allow them to play Tytus Howard at guard. Whatever happens, Houston is ensuring their line has options in 2025.
