The Houston Texans aren’t finished with their pre-free agency transactions. KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson and ESPN’s Adam Schefter have reported that the Texans are re-signing RT Trent Brown to a one-year, $7 million extension:
Brown, 32, was initially signed to a one-year, $3 million deal by the Texans last year to be a swing tackle for the team, but eventually became the starting RT by week 10. Upon manning the starting job, Brown became one of Houston’s best linemen, using his sheer size and power to make a mighty pass blocker and run blocker. His final statistics for the 2025 season were:
- 8 Games (8 Starts, including playoffs)
- 547 Total Snaps
- 1 Sack, 4 Hits, 12 Total Pressures
- 6 Penalties
- 69.0 PFF Grade (66.0 Pass Blocking, 71.5 Run Blocking)
Down the stretch, Brown became an unlikely asset for the Texans, developing into a true complement to the rushing attack against opponents like the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. Although, before arriving in Houston, Brown had developed a significant injury history, missing all but 3 games for his lone season with the Cincinnati Bengals due to a torn patellar tendon, and only appearing in 11 of a possible 17 games for the Patriots in 2023. Even last year, Brown missed the beginning of the season whilst rehabbing his patellar tendon, and then missed Houston’s divisional-round matchup against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury.
Despite the recent injuries, this deal signals Houston’s trust in Brown to stay on the field and be a major contributor yet again in 2026. They’re best combination of linemen in the regular season included him as a starter, and it looks like the Texans are fixing to have him do the same next year, especially considering Tytus Howard’s departure that was reported earlier this week. Only time will tell if he’s able to start a full season again, but if he can turn the clock back to his 2022 season in New England or his 2019 pro-bowl season with the Oakland Raiders, the Texans will be in good shape in the tackle department in 2026.
What do you think, though? Will Trent Brown have another good year with the Texans, or will he decline? Will he be able to start a full year at RT, or will injuries haunt him for another year? Or, will Houston still be looking for another player for the RT spot in free agency or the draft? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below!
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