The Houston Texans are exploring the addition of defensive end Devean Deal as they seek to improve their pass rush. This comes in light of injuries affecting key players, including Jadeveon Clowney and Logan Hall, whose absence reasons remain unspecified.
Reported by KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson on August 22, Deal is an undrafted free agent from TCU who previously had a stint with the Seattle Seahawks this spring.
During his time at TCU and Tulane, Deal recorded 176 total tackles and 13.0 sacks. The Texans have recently signed linebacker Caleb Johnson but are looking for further roster enhancements to address their injury concerns. The team also recently added veteran receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones while placing linebacker K.C. Ossai on injured reserve.
As the Texans prepare for their regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills, the situation regarding Deal remains uncertain, as he has not yet been signed. The team's interest in him highlights their ongoing efforts to bolster their defensive lineup.
