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NFL Free Agency 2020: 3 Targets for each team

By Nicholas McGee

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 03: Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs gets set on defense against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 03: Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs gets set on defense against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

Houston Texans

1. Byron Jones
2. Shelby Harris
3. Emmanuel Ogbah

It is difficult to envisage the Texans, who will have just under $63m in cap space at their disposal, not attempting to spend some of that on Jones.

Jones is the ideal candidate to be the definitive answer at cornerback that has long since eluded the Texans, with their Divisional Round collapse against the Chiefs further highlighting the need for help on the back end.

D.J. Reader’s potential departure figures to make the interior of the defensive line a pressing concern. Harris is three years older but carries more pass-rush upside and is still in his prime years at age 28.

Three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt’s continued injury misfortune should lead the Texans to seek depth on the edge, and Ogbah could come at a discounted price if rival suitors are dissuaded by the torn pectoral he suffered last season.

Ogbah is only 26 and had 5.5 sacks and 11 quarterback hits when his 2019 campaign was prematurely ended. The Texans shouldn’t look to break the bank to address all their needs, and Ogbah would be a prudent option who could net them a significant pay-off if he is able to stay healthy.

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