The Houston Texans needed to add another guard entering the 2026 season. They still need probably another interior lineman entering OTAs, but now, they can be picky on who to target in the draft and potentially free agency.
Houston officially announced the signing of do-it-all offensive lineman Evan Brown, along with new tight end Foster Moreau. It’s a one-year contract worth up to $3.5 million, though none of the money is guaranteed.
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Brown, 29, started 11 games last season for the Arizona Cardinals, primarily at center. He was released earlier in the week ahead of the upcoming draft. Before signing with Houston, Brown also played for the Giants, Dolphins, Browns, Lions and Seahawks throughout his career.
Since the start of the offseason, the Texans have been seeking interior offensive line reinforcements to go along with a combination Ed Ingram, Aireontae Ersery, Jake Andrews and Braden Smith. Now, they’ve added an experienced lineman to the mix in Brown, who should fill the role of the recently departed Juice Scruggs and a combo guard/center option.
The best-case scenario? Houston works its recent magic in retooling veteran offensive linemen, and Brown becomes a quality starter. The worst-case option? He’s a backup that can start in a pinch.
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Signing Brown shouldn’t stop the Texans from targeting a lineman in free agency or the draft, but the AFC South franchise can be patient and decisive in adding players. Other names linked to the Texans include former Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller in free agency, along with Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and Oregon guard Emmanuel Pregnon.
The Texans own seven picks in the upcoming NFL draft, including four within the top 70 picks.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans officially announce signing of new OL Evan Brown