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Houston Texans: 3 defensive end options at trade deadline

By Stephen Forsha

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Gerald McCoy #93 of the Carolina Panthers pumps up the crowd in the second quarter during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Gerald McCoy #93 of the Carolina Panthers pumps up the crowd in the second quarter during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball as Davon Godchaux #56 and John Jenkins #95 of the Miami Dolphins attempt to tackle him during the third quarter of an NFL game at New Era Field on October 20, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball as Davon Godchaux #56 and John Jenkins #95 of the Miami Dolphins attempt to tackle him during the third quarter of an NFL game at New Era Field on October 20, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

3. John Jenkins, DE, Dolphins

Playing on the worst team in the NFL, John Jenkins could be a player the Houston Texans could obtain via trade, as the two teams have already made a trade earlier this season that made all the headlines.

This time the trade is not as huge as the Laremy Tunsil, but one that would make the defensive line better for the Texans for the rest of the season. Jenkins is in his seventh season, and though he only played one full season and made no starts in his career, if the Texans are just wanting to add depth for a player he could fill this role. Who knows? A change of scenery could improve his numbers.

Jenkins’ numbers don’t leap off the stat sheet as he’s totaled 13 tackles with one sack in 2019, and for his entire career he has only 2.5 sacks. Again, adding Jenkins won’t set the NFL world on fire, but he could make the depth chart a little more full with the rest of the defense ends being Carlos Watkins, Angelo Blackson and Charles Omenihu. The Texans might also be able to place Barkevious Mingo as a pass rusher too at times, but he’s rarely used by the team since being traded for.

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