Official: Texans Targets two mega Stars, one from Cowboys and the other from….?
At one point, it was largely assumed that bringing back Devin Singletary was a good-enough answer for GM Nick Caserio and the Houston Texans. Then came the speculation – based in part on what is believed to be a Saquon Barkley desire – that Houston might vault head-first into NFL free agency, with the “legal tampering” window open now, and sign the New York Giants star. But now comes a compromise concept of sorts. How about Tony Pollard of the Dallas Cowboys?
Pollard and Eagles back D’Andre Swift should be added to Houston’s pursuit list, according to beat writer Aaron Wilson. … and the reasoning is clear: Pollard and Swift are unlikely to cost what Barkley will. We are projecting the two-time Giants Pro Bowler to be a $10 million APY guy. … as while this market is flooded with good backs, Barkley on a good team might have a Christian McCaffrey-level impact.
Pollard and Swift? They might come in at a little over half of that number as teams comb through options that include names like Josh Jacobs and Austin Ekeler.
Pollard, coming off a serious leg injury last year, did not meet the Cowboys expectations in his first year as go-to back, after Dallas cut Ezekiel Elliott. But he and Swift offer speed and versatility. Of course, so does Singletary, who put up new career-high marks in carries (216) and rushing yards (898) as he came over from the Bills after he signed for just $1.77 million on a one-year deal. The Texans have options here – and how much they want to spend will apparently be a driving force.
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Former Jaguar Foley Fatukasi signs with Texans
Houston will keep a former Jaguar in the AFC South.
Foley Fatukasi is staying in the AFC South.
After being released last week by the Jacksonville Jaguars, the defensive tackle signed a one-year deal with the Houston Texans on Sunday.
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Former Jaguar DT Foley Fatukasi is signing with the Houston Texans on a 1-year deal, per source.
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Fatukasi came to Jacksonville on a three-year, $30 million deal during the 2022 offseason. He was supposed to be a complimentary piece in the interior for the Jags alongside DaVon Hamilton. Instead, injuries in both seasons cut that dream short, and now the 29-year-old will be taking his talents to a division rival.
Across his two years in Duval, Fatukasi played in 30 total games and logged 48 combined tackles. He registered just 1.5 sacks, all in 2022.
His release saved the Jaguars $3.5 million in cap space, but due to being released instead of signed as a free agent, the Jaguars do not recoup a compensatory pick.
Fatukasi will be joining a Texans defense that allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards last season.
