Houston Texans Head Coach explains the Texans have been quiet as trade deadline passes …

The Houston Texans remained inactive as the 2023 trade deadline came and went, and they didn’t make any transactions.

Speculation had arisen among Texans fans regarding potential moves the team might make at the trade deadline. Some were considering the addition of an offensive lineman or a boost to the running game, given the running game’s struggles. From a personal perspective, one could argue for such moves, but in the grand scheme of things, it was likely the right decision to stay put. The Texans have improved, but they still have a considerable distance to cover. While they could still compete for the AFC South title, there are numerous gaps in the team that need addressing before pursuing a game-changing acquisition.

There weren’t any opportunities for “Justin Verlander to the Astros” type of deals, so it made more sense to retain the team’s draft assets rather than spend them at this point in their development.

In contrast, there were several noteworthy trades in the league, ranging from jaw-dropping ones like Chase Young going to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round pick, to perplexing ones like Montez Sweat being traded to the Bears for a second-round pick.

Here’s a summary of the day’s trades:

• Buffalo Bills acquired CB Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick.
• Green Bay Packers acquired a 2024 third-round pick.
• Detroit Lions acquired WR Donovan Peoples-Jones.
• Cleveland Browns acquired a 2025 sixth-round pick.
• San Francisco 49ers acquired Chase Young.
• Washington Commanders received a 2024 third-round pick.
• Jacksonville Jaguars acquired G Ezra Cleveland.
• Minnesota Vikings received a 2024 sixth-round pick.
• Minnesota Vikings acquired QB Josh Dobbs and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick.
• Arizona Cardinals received a 2024 sixth-round pick.
• Chicago Bears acquired DE Montez Sweat.
• Washington Commanders received a 2024 second-round pick.
• Atlanta Falcons acquired DL Kentavius Street and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Philadelphia Eagles received a 2024 sixth-round pick.
• Seattle Seahawks acquired DL Leonard Williams.
• New York Giants received a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
• Philadelphia Eagles acquired S Kevin Byard.
• Tennessee BESFs received S Terrell Edmunds, a 2024 fifth-round pick, and a 2024 sixth-round pick.
• Kansas City Chiefs acquired WR Mecole Hardman.
• New York Jets received a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Atlanta Falcons acquired WR Van Jefferson and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Los Angeles Rams received a 2025 sixth-round pick.
• San Francisco 49ers acquired DE Randy Gregory and a 2024 seventh-round pick.
• Denver Broncos received a 2024 sixth-round pick.
• Miami Dolphins acquired WR Chase Claypool and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Chicago Bears received a 2025 sixth-round pick.
• New England Patriots acquired WR J.C. Jackson and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
• Los Angeles Chargers received a 2025 sixth-round pick.
• Minnesota Vikings acquired RB Cam Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick.
• Los Angeles Rams received a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick.

For Texans fans, the question remains: Did you want the Texans to make a trade at the deadline? If so, who were your desired targets, and what were you willing to trade to acquire them? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.