The Houston Texans have made a major move by signing former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White, who was recently released by the Philadelphia Eagles. White, 26, joins the Texans after a rocky stint in Philadelphia, where he signed a one-year, $4 million deal but was inactive for the first four games and missed another due to personal reasons. His release allowed him to choose his next destination, and the Texans wasted no time in snatching him up.
White, a key figure in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV victory, has proven to be a game-changing linebacker. During his five seasons with the Bucs, he led the team in tackles multiple times, including a standout 2020 campaign with 140 tackles and 9 sacks. In the postseason, White shined even brighter, recording 38 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a pick-six in the Super Bowl against Patrick Mahomes.
The Texans, who are looking to bolster their defense, will benefit from White’s versatility and aggressive playstyle. He brings experience, leadership, and a knack for making impact plays in critical moments. Despite some injury setbacks in 2023, White remains one of the NFL’s top linebackers when healthy, and Houston hopes he can rediscover his Pro Bowl form in a new environment.
As the Texans push to improve their roster, adding White could be the spark they need to elevate their defense and make a midseason statement in the AFC South.
