The Houston Texans have made a strategic move this offseason by acquiring veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk from the Jacksonville Jaguars. This trade comes as the Texans look to fill the gap left by expected departures in free agency, particularly with the anticipated absence of Tank Dell due to a significant knee injury. In exchange for Kirk, the Texans have given up a seventh-round pick in 2026, alongside taking over his existing contract worth $16.5 million for the 2025 season.

This acquisition is part of a larger strategy for the Texans, who are actively seeking to bolster their receiving corps. While Kirk had a standout season with 1,108 receiving yards in 2022, his performance in 2024 was hampered by injuries, limiting him to just eight games and 379 yards. Nevertheless, the Texans hope Kirk can complement Nico Collins effectively, as they aim to improve their offensive production moving forward.