The Texans have brought back a key defensive piece. According to multiple reports, the Texans have agreed to terms with Mario Edwards on a two-year deal. The initial numbers indicate Edwards’ contract is worth $9.

The Texans are re-signing defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. on a two-year deal worth $9.5 million, according to KPRC2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. Edwards was expected to test free agency after a promising season in DeMeco Ryans' defense, but instead returns to Houston through 2026.

The Texans dropped Shaq Mason after two seasons but have added two more players from the 2015 draft Tuesday. After

“The #Texans have agreed to terms with DL Mario Edwards on a two-year, $9.5 million deal to return to Houston, source says,” Ian Rapoport said in a post. “His 12 starts last season were the most for him since 2017 Deal done by @RodneyEdwards24 of Innovation Sports Management.”

The Houston Texans have been busy in the first few days of free agency. Before the legal tampering period began, they traded for wide receiver Christian Kirk.