Free agency and the fickle nature of the NFL is part of the allure of the league. One day you are an undrafted rookie free agent, and the next you are Arian Foster scorching defenses. Since the league’s first free agent acquisition in 1962, players are frequently compelled to find new homes and pursue a bigger paycheck. Additionally, teams can cut a player loose for nearly any reason, which allows players to pack up and go.
Now that the Texans have seen some success in recent years, their former players are more coveted around the league.