Now that Stefon Diggs is officially a member of the Houston Texans, it’s evident that the AFC South franchise is going all-in for 2024.
No, the Texans were always going to be competitive following a breakout first year under DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud, but general manager Nick Caserio wanted to be aggressive. Ownership realized with Stroud on a rookie contract, investments come in the form of free agents.
Houston didn’t micromanage this offseason. Yes, several moves like signing Jeff Okuah to a one-year, $4.25 million deal and Foley Fatukasi to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million were similar to years past, but Caserio broke the bank with several major acquisitions.
Danielle Hunter comes to Houston fresh off a record-setting season with the Minnesota Vikings on a two-year, $51 million deal.
Azeez Al-Shaair takes over the middle on a three-year contract worth $34 million.
Diggs, whom the Texans traded a 2025 second-round pick to the Buffalo Bills, will be a free agent next offseason, but he’ll earn $22.5 million for the upcoming campaign. And Joe Mixon was entering the final year of his deal before Caserio rewarded him with a three-year extension worth $27 million.
Sights head to the draft as the days to Detriot wind-down. The Texans won’t have don’t have a first-round pick after trading it to the Vikings, but there’s ample talent for positions of need in Rounds 2, 3, and 4. And Houston’s nine picks could be valuable in a trade-up or trade-down scenario, so don’t expect Caserio to stand pat given his track record.
What positions should Houston target at picks No. 42 and No. 59? Here’s a look at several areas of weakness and potential fits for the franchise.