Texans outside linebacker John Simon signed his $1.671 million restricted free agent tender.
Simon played in every game last season, registering a career-high 53 tackles and five sacks for the AFC South champions.
Simon is a former Baltimore Ravens fourth-round draft pick from Ohio State where he was a Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
Simon is one of the strongest players on the roster and a 6-1, 252-pound former All-Big Ten Conference selection and third-team All-American. He made major strides last season playing for linebackers coach Mike Vrabel, his former position coach with the Buckeyes.