The Houston Texans have brought back a proven veteran to their secondary.
According to Adam Schefter from ESPN, the Texans have re-signed cornerback Desmond king to a two-year contract worth $7 million with $3.5 million guaranteed.
King collected 93 combined tackles and three interceptions in 16 games last year, 13 of which he started.
Cornerbacks coach Dino Vasso was impressed with the way King, who predominantly played the slot corner in his career, played on the outside when the coaches asked in 2021.
“You’re talking about a guy who hasn’t played corner since college,” Vasso told reporters on Feb. 22. “He took the move pretty well. Obviously it’s not an easy transition, and I think if you polled everyone in this room and you asked what is Des’ optimal position, most would say nickel. But he was encouraged by that.
“He embraced it, and he did what was best for the team, and not necessarily what was best for Desmond King, and you win with football players like that.”