Texans Sign Reed Blankenship to 3-Year Deal

Bolstering their defensive secondary with Super Bowl-winning safety

Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:09am

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The Houston Texans have signed former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship to a 3-year, $24.5 million contract, shoring up their defensive secondary with an experienced and talented player who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles.

Why it matters

The Texans were looking to add stability and playmaking ability to their safety position, and Blankenship provides that as a young, physical defensive back who can make an immediate impact. His addition strengthens an already solid Texans defense as they aim to compete for a championship.

The details

Blankenship, 27, started 16 games for the Eagles last season, recording 83 tackles, 1 interception, and 4 pass deflections. He will now pair with Calen Bullock to form a formidable safety duo for the Texans. At just over $8 million per year, the Texans were able to sign Blankenship at a reasonable rate compared to other top safeties in the league.

  • The Texans signed Blankenship at the start of the 2026 NFL free agency period.

The players

Reed Blankenship

A 27-year-old safety who spent the first 4 seasons of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, winning a Super Bowl with the team.

Calen Bullock

The Texans' starting safety who will now pair with the newly signed Blankenship in the team's defensive secondary.

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What’s next

The Texans will likely continue to address needs on the offensive line and defensive interior through the remainder of free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The Texans have made a savvy signing in Reed Blankenship, adding an experienced and talented safety to pair with Calen Bullock and bolster their defensive secondary. This move strengthens an already formidable Texans defense as they aim to compete for a championship in 2026.