Houston Texans Invest $109M Offensive Line for 2025 Success

The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with an over-under win total of 9.5, reflecting their position as a team on the cusp of playoff consistency but still needing to break through to contend for a Super Bowl. C.J. Stroud, their young quarterback, remains central to the Texans' ambitions, but his development hinges on protecting him better, especially given he was among the most-sacked quarterbacks in 2024. The Texans have heavily invested over $100 million in their offensive line, bringing in veterans like Cam Robinson, Trent Brown, and rookie Aireontae Ersery to replace departed Laremy Tunsil, aiming to stabilize a unit seen as pivotal by analysts. Their receiving corps also faces changes, losing Stefon Diggs to the Patriots and dealing with Tank Dell's ACL injury, while acquiring Christian Kirk to bolster the offense. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has replaced offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik with Nick Caley to improve offensive effectiveness. Despite these efforts, the Texans' season could swing widely depending on the offensive line's cohesion, Stroud's health, and the ability to avoid regression in close games, making their playoff fate uncertain but hopeful.