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Key decisions to make for Houston Texans free agents

By Kerby Huffman

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Running back Carlos Hyde #23 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Running back Carlos Hyde #23 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 13: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs at the goal line during a 46-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter while being tackled by Phillip Gaines #29 of the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 13: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs at the goal line during a 46-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter while being tackled by Phillip Gaines #29 of the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

Chris Clark, OT

34 years old, $930k: 8 games/7 starts

After Tytus Howard went down, he cemented his place on the offensive line at right tackle. With Howard coming back and expected to make a full recovery, Clark likely isn’t needed. Decision: Let Go

Phillip Gaines, CB

29 years old, $805k: 6 games/2 starts, 13 tackles

After being drafted in the third round out of Rice by the Kansas City Chiefs, Gaines has been serviceable but not spectacular. I see no reason why he shouldn’t be back. Decision: Re-sign

Tyrell Adams, OLB

28 years old, $720k: 5 games/2 starts, 13 tackles, 1 forced fumble

A decent depth piece that probably doesn’t factor to get much playing time. Decision: Re-sign

DeAndre Carter, WR/KR

27 years old, $570k: 11 rec/162 yards, 2 fumbles, 22 yards per kick return

Most famous for giving the Chiefs life after a fumble near the end zone on a kick return, Carter likely played his way out of town on that play alone. Decision: Let Go

Dylan Cole, ILB

26 years old, $559k: 11 games, 16 tackles

Cole was one of the best special team players on the Houston Texans and performed excellently when called upon as a depth piece on the inside. A torn ACL ended his season, but I would expect him back with the team this year. Decision: Re-sign

Roderick Johnson, OT

24 years old, $525k: 16 games/3 starts

Johnson helped out tremendously as a swing tackle who appeared on both sides of the line after Tytus Howard’s injury. Young, flexible and full of upside, he’ll be back. Decision: Re-sign

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