Texans sign Mark Ingram to add another veteran running back
The Houston Texans signed running back Mark Ingram to a one-year deal on Thursday, getting the pact done before NFL free agency starts.
Deshaun Watson may never throw another pass for the Houston Texans. That’s true even if he’s back in 2021.
In a tradition unlike any other, the Texans have added another veteran running back to the stable. On Thursday, the team came to terms with Mark Ingram on a one-year, $3 million deal. Ingram, 31, comes over after spending two years with the Baltimore Ravens. Before Charm City, Ingram was an eight-year mainstay with the New Orleans Saints, where he reached two Pro Bowls.
Former Ravens' RB Mark Ingram reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the Houston Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2021
In recent years, Houston has been the same haven for running backs seemingly looking to get one more payday. Last year, it was both David Johnson coming over in an infamous trade that included All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins going to the Arizona Cardinals. The year prior, ti was Carlos Hyde being sent over by the Kansas City Chiefs. There was also Duke Johnson, who the Texans received from the Cleveland Browns in 2019 for a draft pick.
For Houston, adding Ingram makes little sense. The Texans could simply use a later pick on a back, or even roll with the current depth chart instead of tying up new money in the position. Of course, though, this is the Texans.
Ingram only played 11 games last year and was limited to 299 rushing yards on 4.2 yards per carry with two touchdowns. In the ’19 season, Ingram made his third Pro Bowl by rushing for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns on 5.0 YPC, helping the Ravens go 14-2 and earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.