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DJ Bien-AimeMar 9, 2026, 03:45 PM ET
CloseDJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He’s a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show “Talkin’ Texans.”
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NFL free agency has begun, and we’re keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2026 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts.
Teams can now negotiate with free agents, and signings can become official with the start of the new league year Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The first round of the 2026 NFL draft begins April 23 on ESPN.
Ahead of the negotiating period, Houston re-signed offensive lineman Ed Ingram and defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins.
Here’s a breakdown of every 2026 NFL free agent signing by the Houston Texans and how each will impact the upcoming season:

What it means: Robinson, who was a depth piece for the Bears throughout his four-year tenure, comes in on a one-year deal. You can expect him to fill the same role with the Texans.