Texans Battle at Right Tackle | Houston Texans News

The Houston Texans are locked in a tight battle for their starting right tackle spot, with veteran Trent Brown edging ahead of Braden Smith. Brown, back in camp after missing last year, has impressed coach DeMeco Ryans with his run blocking and pass protection skills — something Ryans says makes him nearly impossible to get around. Both players bring over 100 career games under their belts, but Brown’s consistent preseason performance gives him the edge. The final decision will come after the Panthers game and joint practices, when Ryans gets his clearest look at who’s best suited to anchor the offensive line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3a59d450fc449da