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Texans' Smith: Stability or Risk? | Houston News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
The Houston Texans are betting big on veteran offensive tackle Braden Smith, a 20M free agent signing poised to anchor their line and protect C.J. Stroud — but his injury history and limited OTAs/minicamp reps create tension with backup Trent Brown, who dominated when starting last season. Smith’s run-blocking prowess and mental toughness make him a key upgrade, but his availability remains the wildcard. If healthy, he could be the game-changer the Texans need — if not, Brown’s ready to step up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/00f846503cb0faf2