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Houston Texans: Sterling Shepard, 5 possible WR trades

By Stephen Forsha

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants pulls in this reception against Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants pulls in this reception against Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch on the edge of the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch on the edge of the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

4. Demaryius Thomas

If the Houston Texans want a former Super Bowl champion veteran wide receiver to join the roster and really help take coverage pressure off DeAndre Hopkins, then Demaryius Thomas could be the man with all the answers.

The Texans are in trouble without Will Fuller with his ACL injury, and for the Texans to overcome that hit for the rest of this season and keep their offense afloat, then they just might have to give next week’s opponent the Denver Broncos a phone call, text or email to see where they stand with the veteran wide receiver.

Houston needs solid depth at wide receiver, and Thomas could provide that. This season with former Texans quarterback Case Keenum as his starting quarterback, Thomas has 33 receptions for 372 yards and three touchdowns.

If Thomas were to be paired up with a quarterback like Deshaun Watson — who just threw five touchdown passes against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football — the Texans wouldn’t miss a step. Thomas would also have a better chance to make the playoffs this season, as the AFC South isn’t as tough as the AFC West is with the Kansas City Chiefs dominating over there.

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