Tight end Dalton Schultz turned into a major offensive contributor for the Houston Texans after signing an inexpensive deal this past offseason. Now, though, Schultz is one of the team’s top internal free agents who might not be retained for 2024.
The continued development of quarterback C.J. Stroud will once again be the No. 1 priority for the team this upcoming season, and that means giving him as many weapons as possible. Schultz finished the year second in targets and receptions, third in receiving yards and third in touchdowns. Those numbers aren’t easily replaced, especially by someone who isn’t familiar with the offense.
But general manager Nick Caserio may want to go in another direction if Schultz isn’t interested in coming back on the similarly cheap $6.25 million he signed a year ago. Here are the pros and cons of re-signing Schultz.