INDIANAPOLIS - The Texans are working to try to hold onto offensive guard Brandon Brooks and center Ben Jones, conducting preliminary meetings with the agents for the pending free agents at the NFL scouting combine.
Although the offensive line made strides throughout the season despite having to frequently shuffle the lineup due to injuries, the Texans still could use some reinforcements and an influx of youth to bolster their blocking.
With Pro Bowl alternate left tackle Duane Brown still recovering from a torn quadriceps tendon, the Texans may need a left tackle to stand in for him as he recuperates from a major injury.