Texans Should Make Their Rivals Miserable and Sign Darqueze Dennard After Surprise Return to Open Market
By Jack Murphy
In a free agency twist, the Jacksonville Jaguars were not able to come to an agreement on a deal with cornerback Darqueze Dennard. Yup, he's back on the open market.
Dennard's deal was suppose to be for three years with the Jags, but things fell through. Now it's uncertain where he will land, but there's no question the Houston Texans should capitalize and sign the veteran defensive back.
The Jaguars say that CB Darqueze Dennard, who had intended to sign a three-year deal with them, will not be signing with the team after they were unable to agree to final terms on the deal. He's back to the open market.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 26, 2020
The Texans' offseason has been highlighted by their questionable decision of trading stud wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for David Johnson and a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
While a move of this magnitude cannot offset Texans fans frustrations with trading away their beloved pass catcher, it can help add depth at cornerback.
Of course, Dennard isn't the only CB the front office has its eyes on.
The expectation is the #texans will still be targeting a slot corner in free agency, won’t be CHJ so take him off the list
— HoustonFBpodHost (@IamYoungarigold) March 15, 2020
Names to watch out for:
Kendall Fuller
Darqueze Dennard
Mackensie Alexander
If they don’t land one in FA, Roby will fill that role
Be patient
Looking ahead, what better way to add insult to injury to their division rival? If Houston is able to sign the former Bengal right out of the Jags' hands, it would be the ultimate slap in the face. Dennard is coming off a season where he recorded 37 tackles in just nine games.
While the Texans may seem to be going through bleak times, landing Dennard may prove they can still contend in a promising AFC South.