The Houston Texans have added defensive end Chris Braswell to their practice squad after his release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Braswell, who was a highly regarded five-star recruit in high school, played college football at Alabama, where he achieved eight sacks and ten tackles for loss.
He filled the Jack linebacker role following Will Anderson Jr., ranking second on the team in performance behind Dallas Turner, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Despite a promising college career, Braswell faced challenges in the NFL. Drafted in the second round by Tampa Bay, he struggled to secure a starting role and recorded just two and a half sacks over two seasons. His release followed a preseason where he missed time and was outperformed by other players.
Now joining the Texans, Braswell will train as the team's only defensive end on the practice squad. He will be working alongside former Alabama teammate Will Anderson Jr. and Logan Hall, who also played with the Buccaneers. With the Texans experiencing injury issues at the position, Braswell may have the chance to move up to the active roster.
Adapting to Houston's 4-3 defensive scheme will require him to refine his skills, particularly in edge-setting and pass rushing, as the team aims to strengthen its defensive depth behind Dominique Robinson, Sebastian Harsh, and Jadeveon Clowney.
