Under a new head coach in Lovie Smith, the Houston Texans 2022 roster will have some new faces and familiar ones when training camp kicks off on Friday. Here is a primer of the notable changes from 2021 to 2022:
| Position | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | David Culley | ^^Lovie Smith |
| Offensive Coordinator | Tim Kelly | ^^Pep Hamilton |
| Running Back | David Johnson | Marlon Mack/Dameon Pierce |
| Tight End | Jordan Akins | ^^Brevin Jordan |
| Guard | ^Max Scharping/ Tytus Howard | Kenyon Green/ A.J. Cann |
| Defensive Linemen | Jacob Martin/ DeMarcus Walker | Rasheem Green/Jerry Hughes/Mario Addison |
| Defensive Backs | Terrance Mitchell/Justin Reid/Lonnie Johnson | Derek Stingley Jr./Jalen Pitre/Steven Nelson |
^ Still on roster
^^ On roster / with organization in 2021
Under General Manager Nick Caserio, the Texans were once again active in free agency, signing veteran players for a variety of positions. Here are some of the notable offseason additions made through 2022 free agency.
| Additions | Losses |
|---|---|
| OL A.J. Cann (JAC) | QB Deshaun Watson (CLE) |
| RB Marlon Mack | QB Tyrod Taylor (NYG) |
| DB Steven Nelson | OL Marcus Cannon |
| DL Rasheem Green | DB Terrance Mitchell (NE) |
| DL Jerry Hughes (BUF) | DB Justin Reid (KC) |
| WR DaeSean Hamilton (DEN) | LB Eric Wilson (NO) |
| RB David Johnson |
Re-Signings: LS Jon Weeks, LB Christian Kirksey, OL Justin Britt, DL Maliek Collins, DB Desmond King
Extensions: DB Terrence Brooks, WR Brandin Cooks
The Texans added nine players through the 2022 NFL Draft, including five through the first 75 selections. Here are Houston's 2022 NFL Draft picks:
| Round | Pick | Name | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Derek Stingley Jr. | CB | LSU |
| 1 | 15 | Kenyon Green | G | Texas A&M |
| 2 | 37 | Jalen Pitre | S | Baylor |
| 2 | 44 | *John Metchie III | WR | Alabama |
| 3 | 75 | Christian Harris | LB | Alabama |
| 4 | 107 | Dameon Pierce | RB | Florida |
| 5 | 150 | Thomas Booker | DT | Stanford |
| 5 | 170 | Teagan Quitoriano | TE | Oregon State |
| 6 | 205 | Austin Deculus | T | LSU |
*Placed on Non-Football Injury list
Notable players returning from injury:
OL Laremy Tunsil missed the final 12 games of the 2021 season with a thumb injury.
The Texans will hold their first training camp practice at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 29 at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Texans Radio's "Texans Training Camp Live" will cover camp Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on SportsRadio 610 and on the Houston Texans mobile app.
Houston will kick off the 2022 preseason at home against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. CT.
