Have you ever had the theory of relativity explained to you?
Einstein explained it as “being in a room with a pretty girl for two hours feels like only a minute has passed, while putting your hand on a hot stove for a minute feels like two hours have passed.”
Why do I mention this? Well, if you haven’t noticed, the legal tampering period for free agency began yesterday and the Houston Texans started it off by bringing in two free agents, neither of which were offensive linemen. And as the day dragged
on and nary an offensive lineman was signed, it felt like this free agency period was going to last forever if we didn’t get a lineman.
Rest assured, the minute of putting our hand on the stove has finally ended. Because as of right now, the Houston Texans are in agreement with former Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith for a two year deal.
Texans signing OL Braden Smith to a 2-year deal worth up to $25M with $13.5M fully guaranteed. (via @Rapsheet, @TomPelissero, @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/v8toa5IjbY
— NFL (@NFL) March 10, 2026
What do we know about Braden Smith? Honestly, not much, but that’s what the internet is for.
According to PFF, Smith spent almost his entire career playing right tackle for the Colts, with a single snap taken at tight end. In his 766 snaps taken last season, he gave up only one sack and six penalties.
This is a solid signing for the Texans in an area where they are desperate for depth, especially after trading Tytus Howard to the Browns. He will almost certainly compete for the right tackle position with Trent Brown and whoever else the Texans get during free agency and the draft.
How do you like this signing, Texans fans? Would you rather have had a different lineman brought in? If so, who? Would you rather they focused on a different part of the team?
Let us hear it in the comments!
