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Texans Sign Nick Martin to Four-Year Rookie Contract

Per the Houston Chronicle's John McClain and Aaron Wilson, the Texans have signed second round pick Nick Martin.

Texans center Nick Martin's deal is worth $4.774 million and includes $1.672 million signing bonus, cap figure first year $868,177

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 13, 2016

Martin projects to immediately compete for the starting center position, and with any luck that is a spot he will hold for a long, long time on this team. Brock Osweiler unfortunately had to deal with absolutely awful interior pass protection during his seven starts in Denver last season, but now with a strong (on paper) trio of Martin, Xavier Su'a-Filo, and Jeff Allen keeping the pocket from collapsing, he may finally be free to unleash all of that natural arm talent.