Trending Now - Texans Trade Tytus Howard to Browns in Player Deal

WHO:

Tytus Howard, offensive lineman

Houston Texans, NFL team

Cleveland Browns, NFL team

Adam Schefter, ESPN reporter

Joel Bitonio, veteran guard for the Browns

WHAT:

The Houston Texans are trading Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns.

Cleveland will send a fifth-round draft pick to Houston in exchange for Howard.

Howard is set to receive a three-year, $63 million contract extension from the Browns.

Howard has started 16 games in each of the past two seasons.

Howard has played 93 games for the Texans over his seven-year career.

WHERE:

Houston, Texas (home of the Texans)

Cleveland, Ohio (home of the Browns)

WHEN:

The trade agreement was reported on March 3, 2026.

Howard will turn 30 years old in May 2026.

WHY:

The trade is part of a significant rebuild of the offensive line for the Browns, as six veteran offensive linemen are eligible to hit free agency the following week, with at least four not expected to return.

The Texans are addressing a cap crunch with big extensions on the horizon, including for Will Anderson Jr.

HOW:

The trade was facilitated through league sources and reported by multiple outlets, including The Athletic and ESPN.

In a significant move for both teams, the Houston Texans are trading offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. Howard, who has started 16 games in each of the past two seasons, will receive a three-year, $63 million contract extension from the Browns as they look to rebuild their offensive line ahead of free agency. This trade was reported today by multiple sources, including ESPN's Adam Schefter, as the Texans navigate a cap crunch with key extensions on the horizon.