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Adoree’ Jackson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Houston Texans’ experience at safety last season stands as a strong lesson on hedging against even the best-laid plans, and their cornerback position looms as a position where another contributor like Adoree’ Jackson could make an impact.
Jackson is a familiar face, beginning his career with the Tennessee Titans before back-to-back stints with NFC teams
The Texans could be a fitting destination and way back to the AFC.
Adoree’ Jackson Floated as Option for Texans in Free Agency
GettyAdoree’ Jackson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Jalin Hyatt #13 of the New York Giants.
The Texans finished last season ranked first overall and second in scoring defense, and the play of starting cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter was a big reason why. Still, Jackson could help the Texans avoid a big drop-off in play if Lassiter or Stingley gets hurt.
Jackson, who turns 31 in September, started 10 games for the Philadelphia Eagles this past season.
He drew praise for stepping up and could be a similar insurance policy for the Texans.
“No NFL team can ever have too much depth in the defensive backfield,” Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport wrote on March 30. “After nine seasons spent with three teams, Adoree’ Jackson’s days as a full-time starter may be coming to an end. In 14 games (and 10 starts) a year ago in Philadelphia, he played 587 snaps and allowed just under 63 percent of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed.
“In each of the past two seasons, though, the 30-year-old has allowed a passer rating against under 90, and he’s an experienced veteran who has started 76 games who could be a good addition as a subpackage player.”
Davenport noted that the Texans do not have any “glaring needs,” but also that they are light on cap space.
He could be a proactive addition at a bargain for the Texans.
Adoree’ Jackson Would Join Crowded Group
GettyDerek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans celebrates with Kamari Lassiter #4 after making an interception against the Miami Dolphins.
Jackson offers some versatility, capable of logging snaps in the slot. He would join a group that includes Super Bowl champion Tremon Smith, fellow veteran Myles Bryant, 2025 third-round pick Jaylin Smith, and former undrafted free agents Alijah Huzzie and Ajani Carter.
Former Buffalo Bills teammates Brandon Codrington and Ja’Marcus Ingram are also under contract with the Texans for the 2026 season.
Adding Jackson would be a case of further bolstering what is already a strength.
Ideally, the Texans would have Lassiter, Stingley, and nickelback Jalen Pitre healthy for every game. That was the case last season, namely with Pitre. The Texans can bring Jackson in as another option for the offseason program.
With the draft coming up in April, though, Jackson could be waiting another few weeks for the Texans or another team to come calling.
Adoree’ Jackson Projected to Command Bargain Contract
Cindy Ord/GettyAdoree Jackson speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII.
The Titans selected Jackson with the 18th overall pick in the 2017 draft. Tennessee released Jackson in 2021 after picking up his fifth-year option. He joined the New York Giants, spent four seasons there, and signed with the Eagles in 2025.
Jackson, who has earned $53.2 million in his career, was on a one-year, $1.7 million pact with the Eagles.
Spotrac projected his market value at a one-year, $1.8 million deal.
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