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The Texans have used the pick from the Tytus Howard trade to the Browns
TL;DR
The Houston Texans traded offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns for a 2026 fifth-round pick. This move allows the Texans to free up cap space and revamp their offensive line after a challenging 2025 season.
Key points
- Texans traded Tytus Howard to Browns for a fifth-round pick
- Trade allows Texans to revamp their offensive line
- Howard's performance ranked below average in 2025
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Original terms for the Tytus Howard trade between the Browns and Texans
- Cleveland Browns receive: OT Tytus Howard
- Houston Texans receive: 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 139 overall)
Who did the Texans select with the pick from the Tytus Howard trade?
We will update when pick 139 is made.
How did Tytus Howard play in 2025?
Howard was a part of the inconsistent Texans offensive line, seeing action at left guard (402 snaps), right guard (132 snaps), and right tackle (628 snaps). In 2025, he ranked in the 24th percentile in pass block win rate and the 31st percentile in run block win rate at tackle last year, according to ESPN. The year before? The results weren’t much better. At this stage, Howard’s biggest key is his availability (he’s played in 16 games the last two years) and versatility (seeing snaps at both guard and tackle). He’s just been below average when on the field over the past few seasons.
Q&A
What did the Texans receive in the Tytus Howard trade?
The Texans received a fifth-round pick (No. 139 overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft from the Browns.
How did Tytus Howard perform in the 2025 season?
In 2025, Tytus Howard ranked in the 24th percentile in pass block win rate and the 31st percentile in run block win rate, indicating below-average performance.
Who did the Texans sign after trading Tytus Howard?
After trading Howard, the Texans signed right tackle Braden Smith to a two-year, $25 million deal, along with adding Evan Brown and Wyatt Teller in free agency.
