After just one season in charge, Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans was proud of his team’s accomplishments. He transformed a team that had only managed three victories the previous season, sending them to the divisional round of the playoffs and winning their first AFC South championship since 2019. But as Ryans puts it, the Texans need to “earn it again next year,” and this offseason is essential to that. Pro Football Focus reports that the Texans should have $69,959,976 in cap space available for the 2017 offseason, as reported by Over The Cap. Based on PFF’s estimations, this ranks them third in the league in terms of available finances, ahead of only the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders. It was wise to sign free agent Devin Singletary last year. He gained 3,151 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns on 672 runs over his four seasons with the Bills. He also added 971 yards and four additional touchdowns with 145 receptions.
The Texans’ offense had some brilliant moments in the 2023 campaign, but they must make changes at running back this offseason. Despite poor run protection, Devin Singletary led the club with 898 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Signing Singletary again might be a wise decision for Houston. But who else is available at running back if not Singletary? Could the Texans sign a well-known running back by modestly expanding their budget with this cap space? Top free agents in the NFL have been ranked by PFF. The following are the standout running backs: New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley, free agent ranking for 2024: 29 Barkley was on the team’s roster last summer after having been out for a short while, albeit there was little possibility he would receive incentives. Barkley demonstrated his explosiveness and highlight-reel catches in 2023 despite the Giants’ miserable season. His market worth is complicated by his inconsistent play and missed time in recent seasons, particularly in light of the weak 2024 running back draft class. Josh Jacobs, Los Angeles Raiders: 30th in free agency for 2024 A year after capturing the rushing title in 2023, Jacobs had a difficult start to the season during the breakdown of the Josh McDaniels era. Before suffering a quad injury that ended his season, he showed promise while playing for Antonio Pierce, despite a decline in performance. Jacobs, who turns 26 before free agency, is still a solid player with potential.
In recent seasons, Henry’s abilities to receive screens have given his game a new depth. Allusions to athletes such as Chris Ivory and Steven Jackson are unfounded. Whether it’s age or total carries, Henry hasn’t yet reached the proverbial wall, as shown by his outstanding 3.32 yards after contact per attempt in 2023. For a few more seasons, Henry is capable of dominating defenses and scoring double-digit touchdowns, even though he might not generate as many spectacular plays in the future. Associated: Texans Offseason: Analyzing Each Free Agent Going Into 2024 The Texans realize they need to fortify their offensive line in order to improve their rushing game, which is their top priority. Their goal is still to locate the perfect running back for Bobby Slowik’s offense while taking advantage of Houston’s possible allure as a free agency destination, which is enhanced by the presence of C.J. Stroud at quarterback.
