Houston Texans’ ‘biggest needs’ ahead of training camp

The Houston Texans have made numerous moves during the 2024 NFL offseason. They went from an emerging playoff team to soon to be Super Bowl contenders.

The Texans know what they have in star second-year quarterback CJ Stroud – who totaled 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions during his rookie season. They outfitted him with even more weapons, adding running back Joe Mixon and wide receiver Stefon Diggs alongside Tank Dell and Nico Collins.

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Defensively, the team added defensive end Danielle Hunter. Moves have been made on both sides of the ball as the Texans look to be taken more seriously as a competitive club.

After the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency, what holes do the Texans need to fill as the offseason continues to wind down? Bleacher Report weighed in on the matter earlier this month, saying the team should look to add help at cornerback and on the offensive line.

One player Bleacher Report suggested the Texans might consider adding is Pittsburgh Steelers free agent cornerback Patrick Peterson.

“Patrick Peterson would be an insurance policy for both, but could also play safety. He lined up there late in the season for the Steelers and the Texans could use depth there as well. Jimmie Ward didn’t “I haven’t played a full season in a while and rookie Calen Bullock may need to improve his playing strength before becoming a full-time player,” Bleacher Report wrote.

Adding a versatile defensive back might be the safest option for the club at the moment. Until the team can get to training camp – or even the preseason – and really take a look at what they have, a versatile defensive back makes the most sense because they could use Peterson wherever they want.

Safety Justin Simmons and interior offensive lineman Greg Van Roten were two other names proposed by Bleacher Report for the Texans to add as they look to bring more depth and options on the offensive line and in the secondary .

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