3 Texans on expiring contracts who need extensions now

The Houston Texans have three players who are worthy of contract extensions after OLB Whitney Mercilus and P Bryan Anger.

3. dt d.j. reader

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The former Clemson Tiger earned a Pro Bowl alternate for his 52 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 13 quarterback hits, and six tackles for loss through 15 starts. Reader is a presence in the interior of the defensive line that helps defensive end J.J. Watt as he can take advantage of any help that’s shifted towards Reader. Furthermore, Reader is a guy O’Brien has said for years doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

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