J.J. Watt, D.J. Reader, Angelo Blackson, Carlos Watkins, Brandon Dunn, Charles Omenihu
The Houston Texans did not have any big surprises from their deep defensive line group with the coaching staff preferring to keep Charles Omenihu over Joel Heath. Texans made an easy decision with money and draft picks tied in the six players they chose to bring into the regular season.
Outside linebackers (4)
Whitney Mercilus, Brennan Scarlett, Barkevious Mingo, Jacob Martin
Texans had their four outside linebackers for the regular season after they traded their former 2014 first overall pick Jadeveon Clowney to the Seattle Seahawks for Barkevious Mingo, Jacob Martin, and a 2020 third-round draft selection.