Offensive Linemen for the Texans to Target in Free Agency
Which linemen make the most sense and how the draft is shaping up when it comes to the Texans
The Houston Texans needed to overhaul their offensive line last year. They brought in numerous new options via free agency with varying levels of success. Trent Brown was a cheap backup tackle who was forced into action. His experience showed as he settled the offensive line.
Experiments like Laken Tomlinson and Cam Robinson didn’t work out. Tomlinson was benched and eventually released after his decline from previous years continued. Robinson began with a chance to start at left tackle, but was replaced by a rookie and dumped via trade.
Houston has two spots spoken for on the offensive line. Aireontae Ersery will be the left tackle. Tytus Howard will occupy a spot, likely at guard. Jake Andrews has a chance to start at center, but pushing him down the depth chart isn’t out of the question.
The Texans need a hit in free agency to continue to steady the offensive line. The numbers improved from 2024 to 2025, but there is still room to improve to a place where the line is reliable weekly.
Here are my top seven free agent offensive linemen, in order of preference, that the Texans should consider.
The former Ravens center will be expensive, but he is one of the best centers in football. The Texans would seem like an unlikely team to trust a rookie, so a veteran makes more sense if they’re replacing Jake Andrews. Andrews could compete for work at guard or be Linderbaum’s backup. He’s been opening holes for some of the best rushing attacks in football for years, and he’s no slouch protecting the quarterback. He requires the most conversation because it is premium money at a traditionally non-premium position. Houston would still need to fill out two other spots on the line, even with signing Linderbaum. It’s a big push of the chips by the Texans if they do it.
