The Texans have spent years trying to shore up their offensive line, so the idea of them moving a veteran blocker might sound backwards at first. But according to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano, Houston could be looking at just that when the 2026 NFL trade deadline rolls around this fall.
Graziano named three-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Wyatt Teller, the former Browns lineman, as a possible trade candidate tied to the Texans. In his report, Graziano wrote, "A couple of other 2026 free agent signings who stand out as potentially available due to their situations not working out include Texans offensive lineman Wyatt Teller and Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen," Graziano writes.
It would be a notable turn for a team that usually seems to be hunting for help up front rather than shopping away linemen. Houston has already made roster moves involving offensive line talent, including sending a lineman to the Detroit Lions in the David Montgomery trade and moving Laremy Tunsil not long ago.
Still, Teller’s standing in Houston has shifted. With Ed Ingram and Keylan Rutledge giving the Texans solid play, Teller has become more available than he was earlier in the season.
At 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, Teller brings the kind of veteran profile that should draw interest around the league. A contender looking for offensive line help could certainly see him as a plug-in starter.
That said, Houston is not expected to part with him easily. The Texans’ own issues on the offensive line make them unlikely to hand over Teller unless the return is strong enough to make sense. So while a deal is far from guaranteed, Teller is now a name worth watching as November approaches.
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