Texans defense wins championships

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Weve all heard it: The NFL is a copycat league andDefenses win championshipsThe current reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles won the crown with a stifling defense that not only overcame the Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs, they overcame the KC Refs as well. Now, only a few days into 2025 NFL Free Agency, head coach Demeco Ryans and your Houston Texans have amassed one of the most formidable defenses in all the land. Heres a quick recapof new/returning Texans defenders:ESPNMario Edwards Jr. , DTEdwards is returning to the Texans on a two-year, $9. 5 million it means: Edwards is an effective run stopper, as he was tied for third in run stuffsper Next Gen Stats, and provides good rotational depth at defensive tackle. M Alijah Huzzie Jersey. J. Stewart, SThe Texans are bringing back Stewart on a one-year it means: Stewart is a backup safety with special teams value. He played 83% of the Texans special teams snaps last Smith, CBSmith joins Houston on a two-year contract worth $7. 5 it means: Smiths value is on special teams. He played 85% and 82% of the Broncos special team snaps in the last two seasons, Taylor, DEThe Texans have agreed to terms with the former Chicago Bears defensive end on a one-year deal worth $5 it means: Taylor has flashed the ability to sack quarterbacks after having 9. 5 in his second year. He hasnt reached over 6 since, but hes only heading into Year 5. So the Texans add more capable Barnett, DEBarnett returns to the Texans on a one-year, $5 million it means: Barnett provides effective depth at the defensive end position for the Texans after he totaled five sacks last season. He also led Houstons defense in scoring touchdowns as he returned two fumbles for Rankins, DTRankins joins Houston on a one-year, $7 million it means: This is the start of a slight overhaul for Houstons defensive tackle room as Mario Edwards and Foley Fatukasi, who started a combined 23 games in 2024 for the Texans, are free agents. Neither are expected to return, so Rankins is part of the overhaul.