Texans strengthen OL, weaken AFC South Rival by grabbing key RT on 2-year deal
The Houston Texans just acquired former Indianapolis Colts tackle Braden Smith.
Clayton Anderson
Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith (72) lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Fans of the Houston Texans can finally breath a little bit easier on the offensive line front: Help has finally arrived!
According to Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini, the Texans and former Indianapolis Colts tackle Braden Smith have come to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract. The move solidifies the right side of the offensive line (along with right guard Ed Ingram), while also weakening the Colts' protection scheme in the process.
It's a more-than-welcomed addition to the roster, as many were speculating about what Texans' general manager Nick Caserio's plans would be to upgrade a line that was considered highly volatile at moments last season.
More details about the Smith acquisition is soon to come.
Clayton Anderson
Clayton Anderson has covered both the Houston Astros and Houston Texans over the course of the last calendar year. He's published works with SBNation and Roundtable Sports, with features on Yahoo Sports, Heavy.com, MSN.com, and even a random shoutout on SportsRadio 610 once. He currently serves as the Site Expert for Toro Times along with hosting a Houston Texans-based show called the "We Want Houston" Podcast, which has featured prominent Houston Sports figures like Jeremy Chuggs, Will Kunkel, ESPN's D.J. Bien-Aime, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Alexander and even Guardians Sports COO Jake Hanson (manufacturer of the NFL's Guardian Caps). He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English with stops through Texas Southern University, Belhaven University and the University of Phoenix. He's been a passionate Houston sports fan since 2008, with his full-time introduction happening when he became an NBA entertainer for the Houston Rockets "Launch Crew" in high school. He loves Jesus, and is married with three beautiful children.
