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Who did the Texans take with the pick from the Tytus Howard trade?
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns traded for offensive lineman Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans, sending a Day 3 draft pick in return. Howard received a two-year, $45 million extension as part of the deal.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns traded for Tytus Howard
- Houston Texans received a Day 3 draft pick
- Howard signed a two-year, $45 million extension
- Browns' offensive line undergoing major changes
- Six free agents leaving the Browns
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BEREA, OHIO - APRIL 21: Tytus Howard #71 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during a voluntary veteran minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on April 21, 2026 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Looking to upgrade their offensive line this offseason, the Cleveland Browns made the interesting move to trade for Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard, sending a Day 3 draft pick back in return.
Clevelandās offensive line was going to see quite the overhaul this offseason with six free agents. Jack Conklin, Wyatt Teller, Joel Bitonio, Cam Robinson, Ethan Pocic, and Cornelius Lucas are all out the door.
In return, the Browns made a couple of free agency signings, landing Elgton Jenkins and Teven Jenkins, but their most notable move was acquiring Howard, who received a two-year, $45 million extension as a part of the trade.
With the 2026 NFL Draft here, letās evaluate the trade and see what both sides got.
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)
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 werenāt much better.
At this stage, Howardās biggest key is his availability (heās played in 16 games the last two years) and versatility (seeing snaps at both guard and tackle). Heās just been below average when on the field over the past few seasons.
Who won the Tytus Howard trade?
Q&A
What draft pick did the Browns send to the Texans for Tytus Howard?
The Browns sent a Day 3 draft pick to the Texans in exchange for Tytus Howard.
What is Tytus Howard's contract extension with the Browns?
Tytus Howard received a two-year, $45 million contract extension as part of the trade.
Why did the Browns trade for Tytus Howard?
The Browns aimed to upgrade their offensive line, which was undergoing significant changes with multiple free agents leaving.
