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Texans Explore Reunion With $24 Million Former Starter
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Mario Edwards Jr. could return to the Houston Texans. Getty
The Houston Texans continue to build up their database of options to add to the roster during training camp, with a familiar face in Mario Edwards Jr. the latest to draw attention due to to their interest.
The Texans parted ways with Edwards just this past offseason.
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His return would bolster a group that has already taken steps to beef up this offseason, even after ranking
Mario Edwards Jr. Back on Texansâ Radar
Edwards spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Texans, starting 12 of his 27 regular-season games played during that span. A former second-round pick (35th overall) by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2015, Edwards could return for a third season in Houston.
The situation remains in limbo for now.
â#Texans hosted Mario Edwards Jr. for a visit,â KPRC 2âs Aaron Wilson reported in a post on X on August 1.
âOn #Texans visit with former Houston defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr., team released him in March with failed physical designation. Good player, when healthy, so they're contemplating next steps.â
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The Texans are fortunate to have an opportunity to bring Edwards back.
âEdwards was ruled out for the season with a ruptured pectoral and ended the year on injured reserve. Now, the remainder of his two-year, $9.5 million contract is off the books with a savings of $4 million in cash from his salary with $1 million in dead money and a net savings of $4.4 million against the salary cap,â Wilson wrote in March.
âThe decision was financially motivated. Edwards is expected to have interest around the league.â
Edwards was on a two-year, $9.5 million contract . He has over $24 million in career earnings . Spotrac projected his market value at a one-year, $2.2 million pact. The Texans have more than enough room to bring Edwards back at the latter number.
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