The Houston Texans' defensive line has been a strong suit since DeMeco Ryans took over in 2023. Yet in his third offseason as head coach, the interior of Ryans’ formidable front is again in flux. Defensive tackles Foley Fatukasi and Mario Edwards Jr.

The NFL scouting combine has finally arrived, with players from all over the country descending on Indianapolis to be poked, prodded and picked apart by representatives of all 32 NFL teams. Each

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans knows he has an elite talent in quarterback C.J. Stroud. He showed it in his Offensive Rookie of the Year season and at times in Year Two. That’s why one of Ryans’ top priorities for the 2025 offseason is to give Stroud more opportunity to use that talent by way of an improved blocking unit.

The Texans are coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons, but still have a number of needs to get over the hump. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke Tuesday from the NFL Scouting Combine.

The NFL Combine is officially underway as head coaches and general managers meet with media to discuss offseason plans ahead of free agency and the NFL draft. Finishing 10-7, the Houston Texans remain in “good standing” among AFC contenders entering Year 3 of the DeMeco Ryans’ era.