Signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Texans in March of 2026.
Signing with Houston
Smith has agreed to terms on a contract with the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith is set to sign a two-year, $25 million deal, which includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed. In Smith, the Texans are acquiring one of the top tackles on the market to help protect C.J. Stroud, who was sacked 23 times across 14 regular-season games in 2025.
Smith is set to sign a two-year, $25 million deal, which includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed. In Smith, the Texans are acquiring one of the top tackles on the market to help protect C.J. Stroud, who was sacked 23 times across 14 regular-season games in 2025.
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Measurables Review
How do Braden Smith's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
312 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.21 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBench Press
35 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
32.50 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Smith missed the last five games of 2024 for personal reasons and entered the offseason staring down a nebulous roster situation, but now having reworked his contract, the starting right tackle is set to remain in Indy for 2025, before becoming a free agent in 2026. The recent time Smith has missed can't be ignored - injuries also forced him to sit out seven games in 2023 - but having now emerged for the better from a serious confrontation with OCD, the 29-year-old is well positioned to return to form.
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Shifts to IR
Smith (concussion/neck) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.
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Ruled out for Sunday
Smith (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Smith (concussion) didn't participate in Indianapolis' practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
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Diagnosed with concussion
Smith has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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All set for Week 4
Smith (heel) was a full participant at practice Friday.
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Could stay in AFC South
Smith could be a fit with the Texans as a free agent, Matt Bowen of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith ended the season on IR with Indianapolis due to a neck injury and concussion. He's been regarded in the past as one of the best tackles in the league, but injuries have limited his availability and effectiveness over the last few seasons. However, he was able to play 13 games with the Colts in 2025 and was particularly solid as a pass protector. The Texans need to invest in their offensive line after poor protection has negatively affected C.J. Stroud across the last two campaigns.
Smith ended the season on IR with Indianapolis due to a neck injury and concussion. He's been regarded in the past as one of the best tackles in the league, but injuries have limited his availability and effectiveness over the last few seasons. However, he was able to play 13 games with the Colts in 2025 and was particularly solid as a pass protector. The Texans need to invest in their offensive line after poor protection has negatively affected C.J. Stroud across the last two campaigns.