The Houston Texans have a new protector for quarterback C.J. Stroud this season after signing offensive lineman Wyatt Teller to a two-year, $16 million contract in March (Teller could earn as much as $23 million). Teller comes to Houston after seven years with the Cleveland Browns, where he and his wife, Carly, became notable social members of the Cleveland community. It seems the Tellers are on track for a similar role in Houston, with the Houston food scene playing a key role.
This weekend, Carly shared on Instagram that the Teller family—which includes their son, Brooks—found their Houston home.
“Cheers to our Houston era,” Carly captioned on the post. “POV: we just found our Houston house and we’re celebrating with margs at Pappasito’s.”
Perhaps the Tellers could have found a better margarita elsewhere, but it’s hard to quibble with the Teller family’s subsequent dessert choice: a collection of cookies from Tiny Milk & Cookies, a delightful sweet treat for any occasion. Carly and Wyatt fueled up in classic Houston fashion Sunday. Wyatt then started his new gig Sunday, beginning the first day of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at NRG (soon-to-be Reliant) Stadium in Houston.
The Tellers’ dinner and dessert were perfectly Houston on Sunday. So was Wyatt’s introduction to Houston fans earlier this spring. Carly shared an Instagram post shortly after Wyatt signed his contract in March, walking outside onto the family’s patio (still presumably in Ohio). Wyatt was already in a Lone Star State of mind, however, sitting outside with a pair of cowboy boots on and George Strait’s ‘Troubador’ playing on his phone.
Wyatt will play his eighth NFL season in 2026, where he looks to remain one of the better run blockers in the NFL. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2021, 2022 and 2023, an honor he could earn again in 2026 if the Texans can protect Stroud and return to the playoffs. If Teller does earn an end-of-season honor, additional margaritas should be in order. My advice? Skip Pappasito’s and try a different Houston staple: The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, which serves the best margarita and plate of fajitas in town. The Tellers are Houston newbies, so we trust they’ll get the real lay of the land soon enough.