Texans OT Trent Brown Agrees to One-Year, $7M Contract

The veteran offensive tackle will return to Houston for the 2026 season.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Offensive tackle Trent Brown has agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract extension with the Houston Texans. The deal comes after the Texans traded away starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns and Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions.

Why it matters

Brown's return provides stability and experience to the Texans' offensive line as the team looks to build on a promising 2025 season. The 33-year-old Pro Bowler has started over 100 games in his 11-year NFL career.

The details

Brown, who turns 33 next month, originally signed with the Texans as a free agent in March 2025. He was initially released in August but was added back to the roster in October, starting all seven games he appeared in last season. The new one-year deal is worth up to $7 million.

  • Brown agreed to the contract extension on March 5, 2026.

The players

Trent Brown

A veteran offensive tackle who has started 103 of 110 games over 11 NFL seasons with several teams, including the Texans, Patriots, and 49ers.

Tytus Howard

The Texans' former starting right tackle who was traded to the Cleveland Browns.

Juice Scruggs

An offensive lineman who was traded from the Texans to the Detroit Lions.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Brown's contract extension provides continuity for the Texans' offensive line as the team looks to build on last season's progress. His veteran presence and Pro Bowl experience will be valuable assets as Houston aims to compete in the AFC South in 2026.