The Houston Texans made significant investments in their roster last offseason, notably acquiring players like Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter, alongside defensive end Denico Autry, who was expected to bolster their defense. However, despite high expectations stemming from his previous success with the Tennessee Titans, Autry had a disappointing season in 2023, finishing with just 13 tackles and 3 sacks over 10 games, largely due to a six-game suspension. His struggles on the field have led analysts to speculate that he may be a prime candidate for release as the Texans look to optimize their salary cap situation. With his performance not justifying his nearly $11 million cap hit, cutting him could save the team around $6 million, allowing for more productive investments.