Besides ridding themselves of an unwanted, ineffective and expensive quarterback in Brock Osweiler, the Texans haven't been entirely inactive this offseason.
They retained three key players from last season: tight end Ryan Griffin (three years, $9 million, punter Shane Lechler (one year, $2 million) and kicker Nick Novak (one year, $1.15 million), for a combined cost of $12.15 million.
The Texans need reinforcements along the offensive line, especially at right tackle where starter Derek Newton is expected to miss next season after tearing both his patellar tendons against the Broncos last season with Chris Clark struggling as his replacement.