Texans Bolster Offensive Line with Wyatt Teller Signing

New guard brings physicality and experience to Houston's front five

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:48pm

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The Houston Texans have signed veteran guard Wyatt Teller to a two-year, $16 million contract, adding much-needed physicality and experience to their offensive line. Teller, a former Cleveland Browns standout, is expected to help shore up the Texans' lackluster offensive line and provide better protection for young quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Why it matters

The Texans' offensive line was a major weakness last season, contributing to struggles in the red zone and overall offensive production. Teller's signing is part of a broader effort by the Texans' front office to rebuild the offensive line through free agency, including re-signing key players like Ed Ingram and Trent Brown, as well as adding Braden Smith and Evan Brown.

The details

Teller, a 31-year-old guard, is known for his physical, aggressive style of play. He is expected to bring a new edge to the Texans' offensive line and help create more running lanes for the team's new free agent acquisition, running back David Montgomery. Teller's signing also comes after reports that Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had personally reached out to the veteran lineman to help sell him on joining the team.

  • Teller signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Texans this week.
  • The Texans have been actively rebuilding their offensive line through free agency over the past few weeks.

The players

Wyatt Teller

A 31-year-old guard who previously played for the Cleveland Browns and is known for his physical, aggressive style of play.

C.J. Stroud

The Texans' young quarterback who is expected to benefit from the improved offensive line.

David Montgomery

The Texans' new free agent running back acquisition, who is known for his physical running style.

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What they’re saying

“I've been workin' on this for a whole week now.”

— NFLAgentAndy, Wyatt Teller's agent

“Speed is cool. Being strong is cool. But if you meet somebody who look you dead in the eye, and he gunna tell you that you can't stop him, and you can't stop him, what you gunna do? That's going to mess your mind up. I want to be that guy.”

— David Montgomery

What’s next

The Texans will now turn their attention to the upcoming NFL Draft, where they will look to further bolster their offensive line and other positions of need.

The takeaway

The Texans' signing of Wyatt Teller is a clear statement of intent to rebuild their offensive line and provide better protection and running lanes for their young quarterback and new running back. This move, along with their other free agent additions, should help the Texans improve their red zone efficiency and overall offensive production in the 2023 season.