Alabama State Alum, Texans Agree On $56M Contract Extension

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans and former Alabama State star offensive lineman Tytus Howard agreed to a three-year extension worth $56M contract extension Wednesday morning. Houston drafted Howard as the 23rd overall selection in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In June, Howard was named the NFLPA 2023 Black College Football Player of the Year at the Black College Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Atlanta, GA.

"Tytus has been a good player for the last number of years," Caserio said. "... It was good working with his team and his representation."

Last season, the 6-5 and 322-pound lineman played 997 (640 passes, 357 rushes) offensive snaps for the Texans, allowing three sacks, five QB hits, and 38 pressures while getting flagged with nine penalties. PFF gave Howard a 67.9 overall grade as an offensive lineman with 70.2 pass-blocking and 64.5 run-blocking grades.

Howard's deal was inked following the Texans solidifying Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $75M contract in March. The team signed guard Shaq Mason to a three-year $36M extension in May. General manager Nick Caserio has bolstered his offensive line to protect Houston first-round draft pick C.J. Stroud who recently signed his rookie contract before training camp.