March 12, 2026, 2:55 p.m. CT
The Houston Texans have their next tight end and running mate with Dalton Schultz.
According to reports, they’ve agreed to a contract with New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau. The details of the deal have yet to be finalized as of this time.
Last season, the 28-year-old tight end played in 11 games after starting the season on the physically unable to perform list following a season-ending knee injury suffered in 2024. He caught seven passes for 59 yards last season and missed the final two games because of an ankle issue.
A former fourth-round pick out of LSU, Moreau has spent the last three seasons in New Orleans after signing with them as a free agent in 2023 following a four-year stint with the Las Vegas Raiders. Best known as a blocking option first, Moreau has played in 104 career games and has caught 151 passes for 1,722 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Moreau is here to upgrade the Texans‘ run game, but what’s the grade of the contract?
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Signing details
Two years, N/A annual salary
Initial Grade: B+
From Thompson: “The Texans aren’t trying to take reps away from Dalton Schultz, but rather Blake Fisher as the blocking tight end. How many times liast year did fans hear over the PA system, “No. 57 has reported as eligible” because Houston didn’t have a sufficent blocker.
Moreau has flashed as a receiver, but his primary skill set remains in run blocking. He’ll latch onto opponents and ensure that a running back has room to hit the outside corner before breaking open to the second and third level. Moreau could also find a niche role as a third-down check option for C.J. Stroud on short-yard outings. It’s a win for Houston’s offense, though a two-year deal might be a tad rich.