Texans consider re-signing defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Houston Texans are exploring the possibility of re-signing Mario Edwards Jr., who previously played for the team in 2024 and 2025. Edwards was released earlier this offseason due to a failed physical and a ruptured pectoral injury, but the Texans are now considering their options. Reports indicate that the team hosted Edwards for a visit on August 1. The Texans have enough cap space to potentially sign Edwards again, as he is projected to command a one-year deal worth around $2.2 million.
- •Texans released Edwards in March after a season-ending injury.
- •He started 12 of 27 games with the Texans over two seasons.
- •The team is managing cap space effectively after his release.
- •Edwards has over $24 million in career earnings.
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