For 31 NFL teams, the offseason is about constructing a roster worthy of a Super Bowl trophy. For one franchise, it's about keeping things together in the hopes of a repeat. Free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft are upon us, and we'll be going team by team to see where things stand for each squad.
Here is the 2024 offseason blueprint for the Houston Texans.
FREE AGENCY
TOP FREE AGENTS
- CB Steven Nelson (No. 35 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- TE Dalton Schultz (No. 36 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- EDGE Jonathan Greenard (No. 38 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO PURSUE
- LB Blake Cashman (No. 80 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO RETAIN
- EDGE Jonathan Greenard
EFFECTIVE SALARY CAP SPACE
- $59,382,313
2024 NFL DRAFT
BIGGEST POSITIONAL NEED
- Biggest Need: Wide Receiver
PERFECT 2024 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT
- WR Rome Odunze, Washington
FIVE-ROUND MOCK
Editor's note: The draft order may have changed since this mock draft was published, but this still gives a good look into the players each franchise should be targeting.
- Round 1: WR AD Mitchell, Texas
- Round 2: LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson
Click here to view the full five-round mock
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024
EARLY 2024 BREAKOUT CANDIDATE
- TE Brevin Jordan
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN 2023
- WR Nico Collins
SECRET SUPERSTAR
- LB Blake Cashman