The Houston Texans are figuring out a way to fix their secondary, and it could include tapping All-Pro talent currently available in free agency.
The Texans are bringing in former Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas for a tryout.
Thomas was with the Ravens through the 2020 preseason until he was cut in August for off-field issues.
The former Super Bowl champion has 30 career interceptions under his belt with 71 pass breakups and 12 forced fumbles. Through 140 career games, Thomas has logged 713 combined tackles and 13 tackles for loss.
The Texans currently have Justin Reid, A.J. Moore, Eric Murray, and Michael Thomas as safeties.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, a signing is “more likely than not.”
Former Ravens’ S Earl Thomas is in Houston now and his “signing this week is more likely than not”, per a source. Before he signs, he has to first pass COVID protocols.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 28, 2020
Due to COVID-19 protocols, Thomas probably won’t play against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, but he could be available in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.