The Texans are re-signing defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. on a two-year deal worth $9.5 million, according to KPRC2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. Edwards was expected to test free agency after a promising season in DeMeco Ryans' defense, but instead returns to Houston through 2026.

The Houston Texans have been busy in the first few days of free agency. Before the legal tampering period began, they traded for wide receiver Christian Kirk.

The Texans dropped Shaq Mason after two seasons but have added two more players from the 2015 draft Tuesday. After