The Houston Texans are getting back a veteran linebacker for the 2022 season.
According to Jeremy Fowler from ESPN, linebacker Christian Kirksey is signing a two-year contract to remain with the AFC South club.
On Jan. 10, the day after Houston’s season ended, Kirksey, 29, told reporters the type of team he wanted to sign with in free agency, and wouldn’t rule out the Texans.
“Me, personally, I look for a group of men that have a will to win,” Kirksey said. “I look for good people. It’s hard to come across good people, good genuine people that are fully invested in their craft. That’s what I look for when I’m looking for a team. I think Texas embodies that. It’s a bunch of great faces in this organization and I enjoyed my time here. Hopefully, I have more time here, but like I said, that’s out of my control. I think that they have the right people that’s put in place here, and I definitely enjoy that.”
Kirksey played in 13 games for Houston, starting in 12 of them, and generated 93 combined tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, an interception, eight pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.