Veteran DE Jerry Hughes re-signs with Texans

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Tue Jul 09 2024 00:22
NFL: Denver Broncos at Houston TexansDec 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) attempts to tackle Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Hughes re-signed with the Houston Texans on Monday, setting him up for a 15th season in the NFL.

A Houston-area native, Hughes spent the past two seasons with the Texans. The defensive end turns 36 in August.


Hughes played all 17 regular-season games in each of his two campaigns with Houston but started just two games in 2023. He had three sacks, one forced fumble and 32 tackles last season after a nine-sack campaign in 2022.

Hughes has compiled 70 sacks, 19 forced fumbles, five recoveries, two interceptions and 479 tackles in 218 career games (152 starts) with the Indianapolis Colts (2010-12), Buffalo Bills (2013-21) and Texans.

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