The Texans wanted to change up the offensive line, so they cut ties with Shaq Mason and traded former first-round pick Kenyon Green to the Philadelphia Eagles as Jeff Stoutland's next pet project. They wanted to improve a top 10 secondary after Eric Murray left for Jacksonville,

General Manager Nick Caserio added standout safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson from the Eagles via trade, which included sending former first-round left guard Kenyon Green to Philadelphia. A rare player for player trade that could benefit both sides.