Texans Urged to Trade for Raiders Starter Before Deadline Passes

ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz suggested that the Houston Texans should trade for Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Taron Johnson ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Schatz argued that acquiring the veteran nickel cornerback would provide essential secondary depth for Houston, particularly with Jalen Pitre sidelined by a left shoulder injury sustained in Week 5.

Johnson is signed through 2027 on a three-year, $30.5 million contract after being traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Raiders earlier in the offseason. Meanwhile, reporting indicates the Texans are not actively shopping edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, while backups Kayshon Boutte and Braden Smith have been proposed as potential trade candidates for other franchises.