The Texans are moving on from Tashaun Gipson, as Mike Garafolo of NFL.com tweets. The safety will be released with two years to go on his three-year, $22.5MM deal.
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Gipson hooked on with Houston prior to the 2019 season, fresh off of a three-year stint with the Jaguars. The Jags also dropped him midway through a lucrative deal – he was in the midst of a five-year, $36MM pact when Jacksonville let him go.
In his final season with the Jaguars, Gipson graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 37 ranked safety in the NFL. He was also valued for his durability, having started in all 48 of his games across three seasons. Unfortunately, he suffered a transverse process fracture in his back late last year, ending his season towards the end of the calendar year.
By cutting Gipson, the Texans will save $3.2MM while carrying $4.25MM in dead money. Meanwhile, they’ll look for a new partner for Justin Reid in center field. He’s been pushing for the Texans to sign his brother, Eric Reid, which would give the Texans a formidable 1-2 brotherly duo in the secondary. Whether they bring the Reid Bros. together or not, a veteran signing is pretty much a must. The Texans did not draft a safety over the weekend and their current group doesn’t offer any shoe-in replacements for the starting lineup.
“Shoo-in”, from the word “shoo”, meaning to direct something in a desired direction.
“Shoe-in”, on the other hand, refers to the call you get from Finish Line or Footaction when your Nike Air Zooms arrive in stock.
This is PFR, not some fancy site with an unlimited budget like Hockey Rumors.
Thanks prefeser…..
funny that this article didn’t mention the safety the Texans signed just two days ago.
Zach being lazy again.
I swear, this site is the worst at data…..
Maybe browns bring him back and maybe he’ll be back to the pro bowl like he was when he played for this team before getting traded to the jags! Lmao