Texans' Matt Burke praises safety Reed Blankenship's adaptation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke has commended new safety Reed Blankenship for quickly finding his place in the team's defense during offseason training activities. Blankenship, signed to a three-year, $24.75 million contract, joins Pro Bowler Calen Bullock and aims to solidify a secondary that performed well last season. Burke noted Blankenship's experience and abilities have allowed him to integrate seamlessly into the system. The Texans prepare for mandatory minicamp starting Tuesday.
- •Reed Blankenship joins Houston Texans' secondary for 2026 season.
- •Blankenship and Calen Bullock aim to strengthen the defense.
- •Blankenship signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract.
- •Texans finished top three in takeaways and interceptions last season.
- •Mandatory minicamp begins on Tuesday.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Texans DC Matt Burke gives praise for new safety Reed Blankenship finding his footing
"A new safety has joined the Houston Texans' secondary for 2026 and beyond as Reed Blankenship joins the party. He's already won over the longtime defensive coordinator.
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