Texans Sign Guard Ed Ingram to Three-Year Deal

Ingram will remain in Houston after being traded from the Vikings last year.

Mar. 9, 2026 at 9:23am

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The Houston Texans have agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract with guard Ed Ingram, who was previously a 2022 second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings. Ingram started 14 regular-season games and both postseason games for the Texans last season after being traded from the Vikings for a sixth-round pick.

Why it matters

Retaining Ingram provides stability and continuity on the Texans' offensive line as they look to build on a promising 2022 season. Ingram's development will be key for the team's offense and quarterback Davis Mills.

The details

Ingram was a 2022 second-round pick of the Vikings but never quite lived up to expectations in Minnesota. A year ago, he was traded to the Texans for a sixth-round pick. In his first season in Houston, Ingram started 14 regular-season games and both postseason games, proving himself as a valuable member of the Texans' offensive line.

  • Ingram was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
  • Ingram was traded from the Vikings to the Texans for a sixth-round pick in 2022.
  • Ingram started 14 regular-season games and both postseason games for the Texans in the 2022 season.
  • Ingram has now signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract to remain with the Texans in 2023 and beyond.

The players

Ed Ingram

A guard who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft and later traded to the Houston Texans, where he started 14 regular-season games and both postseason games in 2022.

Houston Texans

The NFL team that has signed guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, keeping him in Houston after he was traded from the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings

The NFL team that drafted guard Ed Ingram in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft but later traded him to the Houston Texans.

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What they’re saying

“Retaining Ingram provides stability and continuity on the Texans' offensive line as they look to build on a promising 2022 season.”

— Michael David Smith, Author

What’s next

Ingram will now be a key part of the Texans' offensive line as they look to improve on their 2022 season and continue the development of young quarterback Davis Mills.

The takeaway

The Texans' decision to sign Ingram to a three-year deal shows their commitment to building a strong offensive line to support their young quarterback and continue the team's upward trajectory after a promising 2022 campaign.