Overview
- Houston confirmed the signing of Mario Edwards Jr., who played 14 games for the Texans in 2025 before a season-ending ruptured pectoral.
- The team had released Edwards in March with a failed-physical designation after the injury ended his 2025 season.
- Houston’s March move removed the remainder of a two-year, $9.5 million contract from the books and created cash and cap savings, and Edwards is expected to return on a cheaper, short-term pact.
- Edwards will enter training camp to compete for snaps in a revamped defensive-tackle group and provide experienced rotation depth for head coach DeMeco Ryans.
- A 2015 second-round pick with more than $24 million in career earnings, Edwards brings veteran experience and offers the Texans immediate insurance while younger players vie for playing time.