This time last year, the Houston Texans were largely viewed as a rebuilding franchise still a few seasons away from NFL relevancy. That's certainly not the case anymore.
After a seven-win turnaround that saw the Texans go from NFL afterthought to AFC South champions, expectations were already high heading into the 2024 offseason. Just a few days into free agency, the hype around Houston has only increased, with the team trading for four-time 1,000-yard rusher Joe Mixon and agreeing to a two-year deal with perennial Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter.