Texans OFFSEASON MODE Who Stays, Who Goes? Plus: A SHOCKING Draft Priority | Cap Trouble Ahead

It’s officially offseason time in Houston, and today’s Locked On Texans is all about preparing for the future. Who should the Texans keep? Where should they spend? And which positions MUST be addressed in the 2026 NFL Draft? Let’s start with the reality check: 💰 Houston enters the 2026 offseason with -$6.6 million in effective cap space, ranking 21st in the NFL per Over The Cap. Translation? Every decision matters. 🔁 Who should Houston bring back in free agency? Ed Ingram tops the list. A contract that pays him like a proven starter — without touching elite guard money — gives the Texans flexibility while keeping a player the coaching staff clearly values. It just makes sense. Tim Settle & Sheldon Rankins headline the next tier of priorities. Short-term, 2-year deals keep quality veterans in the building while setting the stage for a young defensive tackle drafted in 2026. 📋 John’s Draft Board Needs The No. 1 position might shock you — but once the logic clicks, it changes how you view Houston’s entire offseason plan. 📉📈 And finally… A deep dive into Nick Caserio’s biggest wins and misses of the 2025 season. Where did he nail it? Where did it fall apart? And how much pressure is on this next offseason to get it right? Drama. Cap math. Draft strategy. This episode is for real Texans fans looking ahead to what’s next.