One of the top remaining free agents on the market has lined up a new deal. Guard Wyatt Teller is set to join the Texans. 
A two-year Houston deal was agreed to on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Teller’s arrival will mark the latest change to the Texans’ offensive line, a unit which has been in flux for multiple offseasons. Teller will be counted on to serve as a starting presence along the interior.
According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, this deal has a base value of $16MM. Teller can earn up to $23MM from his latest team. That represents a step back in terms of AAV from his most recent contract, but it is nevertheless an indication he will be seen as a key figure up front for the short term.
The 31-year-old only spent one season with the Bills, but he thrived upon arrival in Cleveland. Teller made 94 starts as a Brown, receiving a Pro Bowl invitation every season from 2021-23. He also earned second-team All-Pro acclaim in 2020 and ’21. A return to that level of play will not be expected by Houston, but this addition should help improve the team’s O-line in general.
The Texans have been busy up front this spring. Each of tackle Trent Brown, guard Ed Ingram and depth option Jarrett Kingston have been re-signed. Meanwhile, Houston traded away longtime starter Tytus Howard as well as former second-rounder Juice Scruggs in separate trades leading up to free agency. On the open market, tackle Braden Smith and guard Evan Brown have been signed.
Teller enjoyed a strong run with Joel Bitonio during their time together with the Browns. He made it clear, however, that a departure would be taking place in March with a new coaching staff in the fold for Cleveland. The Browns’ main offseason priority was a full-scale rebuild up front; that included acquiring Howard from Houston. Bitonio is in danger of retiring, something which would add further to the need for additions at guard in Cleveland’s case.
In any event, Teller will look to provide stability once the Texans’ 2026 lineup is sorted out. Improved play along the O-line will be critical if the team is to progress beyond the divisional round after three straight eliminations at that stage of the playoffs. If all goes well, this addition could go a long way in achieving that goal.
Drat I was hoping the Buccaneers would have signed him….but I think the Bucs has zero interest…I wish Wyatt well with the Texans
If the Texans can ever straighten out their offense….they would win a Super Bowl!!!
Interesting……
Under the radar really good deal for the Texans here.
He makes them way better at the guard spot for sure, but they still need to go o line in the 1st round though