Examining the Texans Depth Chart on Defense Post Free Agency

 

Last week we took a look at the Texans depth chart on offense, this week we'll shift over to the defensive side and examine that.

 

Defensive Line - Charles Omenihu , Ross Blacklock , Maliek Collins , Shaq Lawson , Brandon Dunn, Jaleel Johnson , Derek Rivers , Vincent Taylor, Auzoyah Alufohai

This group looks vastly different without JJ Watt who the Texans will miss dearly. Omenihu, Lawson and Collins should start in the new Texans 4-3 defense under Lovie Smith. Blacklock, Dunn and the others should compete for the other remaining spots.

 

Linebackers - Whitney Mercilus, Zach Cunningham , Kamu Grugier Hill , Jordan Jenkins, Christian Kirksey, Kevin Pierre Louis, Jon Greenard, Jacob Martin , Tae Davis, Joe Thomas, Nate Hall, Duke Ejiofor, Hardy Nickerson Jr

This group saw a lot of new additions in free agency. Cunnigham ,Mercilus, Kirksey are pretty much set to start while Hill, Jenkins , Louis, Greenard and Martin should compete for depth spots. The remaining players are either special teams’ players or practice squad candidates.

 

Cornerbacks - Bradley Roby , Terrance Mitchell , Desmond King II , Vernon Hargreaves , Keion Crossen, Cornell Armstrong, John Reid, Tremon Smith, Tavierre Thomas

This group see some new additions with some old faces returning. Roby and Mitchell will most likely start outside with King in the nickel. Hargreaves , Crossen,  and Reid should compete for depth spots. While Smith and Thomas are most likely special teams’ players.

 

Safeties - Justin Reid, Lonnie Johnson, AJ Moore , Eric Murray, Jonathan Owens , Terrence Brooks

Reid and Johnson will most likely start Week 1. Moore and Murray should be solid depth pieces. Owens and Brooks will most likely be practice squad or special teams’ players.

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