The Houston Texans are looking to bolster their defensive line as they deal with injury challenges. On August 22, KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson reported that the organization evaluated defensive end Devean Deal, who is an undrafted free agent from TCU and has previously been with the Seattle Seahawks this spring.
During his time in college, Deal recorded a total of 176 tackles and 13 sacks across two seasons at TCU and three at Tulane. The Texans have recently added linebacker Caleb Johnson to their roster but are still seeking further enhancements due to several players being sidelined, including Jadeveon Clowney and Logan Hall, though the specific reasons for their absences are not disclosed.
The Seahawks had previously signed Deal but released him to accommodate new players, including undrafted rookie receivers Rashad Rochelle and Trayvon Rudolph. The Texans are in a comparable situation, having recently brought in veteran receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones, while linebacker K.C. Ossai has been placed on injured reserve.
As the Texans prepare for the upcoming season, they aim to resolve their injury concerns and enhance their defensive lineup before facing the Buffalo Bills in their regular-season opener. The situation regarding Deal is still evolving, and while he is a potential option, he has not yet been signed by the team.
