ESPN REPORT: Texans Lose A Mega-Star To Detroit Lions….
The Houston Texans now have a plenty of wide receiver depth after acquiring Stefon Diggs, something the Detroit Lions might utilize.
According to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, the clubs might support one another. The Lions are reportedly interested in trading for veteran wide receiver Robert Woods, which would provide the Texans with a draft pick and some salary cap relief. Additionally, it would enable the Lions to make up for some of the output that was lost when Josh Reynolds, a receiver, left in free agency.
The Texans have a very deep wide receiver group, according to Barnwell, with Diggs joining Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and the gifted John Metchie, who is anticipated to fully recover after missing his rookie season due to a leukemia diagnosis and having a rough start to the season last year.
He pointed out that Woods’ contract is a little heavy on the salary cap and that the significant additions to the wide receiver position could make him expendable.
Woods, who earns a basic salary of $6.3 million this season and doesn’t play much on special teams, is probably going to be the odd man out, according to Barnwell. “Only $1.3 million of that total is guaranteed, but if Woods doesn’t retire or accept a pay cut for the remaining amount, the Texans will probably release him.”
Barnwell surmised that the Lions might provide an alternative, possibly dealing for Woods and relieving the Texans of their salary cap burden in exchange for a mid-round draft pick.
Woods, who earns a basic salary of $6.3 million this season and doesn’t play much on special teams, is probably going to be the odd man out, according to Barnwell. “Only $1.3 million of that total is guaranteed, but if Woods doesn’t retire or accept a pay cut for the remaining amount, the Texans will probably release him.”
Barnwell surmised that the Lions might provide an alternative, possibly dealing for Woods and relieving the Texans of their salary cap burden in exchange for a mid-round draft pick.
