Danny Amendola has found his next gig. After working out for the Texans earlier today, the veteran wideout is signing with the organization, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (via Twitter). It’s a one-year deal worth $2.5MM.
The move is a bit of a homecoming for the 35-year-old; Amendola grew up in The Woodlands and went to college at Texas Tech. The move also reunited the receiver with general manager Nick Caserio, who was a former executive in New England. Thanks to the New England connection, the Texans are also rostering former ex-Patriots like Rex Burkhead and Marcus Cannon.
Following the departures of Will Fuller, Randall Cobb, and Keke Coutee, Brandin Cooks is the only holdover from last season’s receivers corps. The Texans added Chris Conley and return man Andre Roberts in free agency, traded for Anthony Miller, and drafted Nico Collins in Round 3, and Amendola will be competing with that grouping for reps.
Following a five-year stint with the Patriots that saw him earn a pair of Super Bowl rings, Amendola spent the 2018 season with the Dolphins before spending the past two campaigns with the Lions. The wideout had two solid seasons in Detroit, finishing with 108 receptions for 1,280 yards in 29 games (15 starts).
Danny is a class act.
I don’t know if he will contribute much but there is absolutely no quit in the guy. Never hurts to have a veteran who can influence the young guys the right way.
Cooks is a former Pat too
I always forget about Cooks. Honestly surprised he’s never even made a pro bowl.
He’s been a relative bargain, too. Only one year with a cap hit over $10 million so far in his career, and a combined not quite $55 million in cash paid over the last seven years.
Danny a good pick up how about that little QB getting a shot now a Heisman Trophy winner can’t even remember his name