The Cleveland Browns are acquiring offensive lineman Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans in a trade that becomes official March 11. Howard, who has seven seasons of NFL experience, is expected to sign a three-year extension worth up to $63 million with Cleveland.
The Cleveland Browns are addressing their offensive line needs by landing Houston Texans veteran Tytus Howard in an upcoming trade that will become official when the new NFL league year begins March 11.
The 29-year-old Howard brings significant versatility to Cleveland, having started at left guard, right guard, and right tackle during his seven-year tenure with Houston. Over his career, he has accumulated 93 starts and played multiple positions for the Texans last season.
When asked about the trade by KPRC2, Howard expressed understanding about the move. “I wasn’t surprised,” Howard said. “They’re trying to get younger and pay some guys. I ain’t mad. I kind of knew it was going to happen.”
The trade reunites Howard with former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, marking another player exchange between these two franchises in recent years. Howard entered the NFL as the 23rd overall selection in the 2019 draft from Alabama State, while Watson joined the Browns via trade in 2020.
According to ESPN’s reporting, Cleveland will surrender a fifth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft to complete the deal. Howard is anticipated to ink a three-year contract extension, with multiple sources indicating the agreement could reach a maximum value of $63 million.
The Browns face significant uncertainty along their offensive line, with only tackle Dawand Jones currently under contract for 2026. The 25-year-old Jones is working his way back from a lateral collateral ligament injury that ended his 2025 season in Week 3, adding to a concerning injury history that has prevented him from completing a full campaign. However, general manager Andrew Berry indicated at last week’s NFL Scouting Combine that Jones should be ready for training camp.
Houston has been active in reshaping their offensive line, having sent starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington at the beginning of last year’s league period. The Texans also dealt tackle Cam Robinson to Cleveland to help address the Browns’ injury-plagued line, though Robinson has since become a free agent.
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