The Houston Texans are looking to bolster their pass rush with the consideration of defensive end Devean Deal, who previously spent time with the Seattle Seahawks. This interest comes as the Texans face multiple injuries affecting their defensive lineup, particularly behind starters Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
On August 22, KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson reported that the Texans had worked out Deal, an undrafted free agent from TCU. During his college career, Deal accumulated 176 total tackles and 13.0 sacks over two years at TCU and three seasons at Tulane. Although the Texans recently signed linebacker Caleb Johnson, they are exploring additional options to strengthen their roster.
The Texans are currently dealing with several injury concerns, including the absence of Jadeveon Clowney and Logan Hall. The reasons for their absence have not been disclosed, but it raises questions about the team's depth at defensive end and linebacker positions. Deal’s availability stems from the Seahawks needing to create roster space after signing undrafted rookie receivers Rashad Rochelle and Trayvon Rudolph.
Despite not signing Deal immediately, his potential as a backup option remains on the Texans' radar. The team is facing a critical period as they prepare for the upcoming season, hoping to recover from injuries before their regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills.
The situation with Clowney and Hall could significantly impact the Texans' defensive strategy as they aim for a successful season, potentially culminating in a Super Bowl appearance.
