We’ve seen some offensive and defensive players get some nice money so far on this first day of free agency, why not a special teamer? Return specialist Andre Roberts will be signing with the Texans, Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio tweets.
It’s a two-year deal worth just a hair under $6MM, with $3MM of that being guaranteed, Dianna Russini of ESPN.com tweets. Not too shabby for a “receiver” who hasn’t really played on offense in years. A third-round pick of the Cardinals all the way back in 2010, Roberts had some initial success as a pass-catcher in the desert but quickly carved out a career as a returner.
He’s made three straight Pro Bowls for his special teams prowess, and was a second-team All-Pro for the Bills this past year. In 2020 for Buffalo he returned 32 kicks for 961 yards, good for an impressive 30.0 yard average which led the NFL. In 2018 he led the league in punt return average for the Jets, averaging 14.1 yards on 23 returns.
He turned 33 in January, but didn’t show any signs of slowing down this past season.
I’d have loved Buffalo to retain him, he constantly had the offense starting ahead of the sticks, so to speak. But, this wasn’t the year to afford him.
That’s a complete money grab to go from the Bills who have a chance to win a Super Bowl to a team that could be on the Clock for the 1st Pick if Watson leaves
He’s a returner, man. He should get the most money he can.
Not a bad start for Caserio as Texans GM.
Still need to trade Watson
Should trade Cooks too and clear cap room.
They already reworked Cooks’ deal to clear some space.
They’ve also signed Grugier Hill
link to houstonchronicle.com