The Houston Texans have added defensive end Chris Braswell to their practice squad after his recent release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Braswell, a highly regarded five-star recruit in high school, played at Alabama, where he achieved eight sacks and ten tackles for loss.
He stepped in as the Jack linebacker following Will Anderson Jr., with his performance ranking second on the team, just behind Dallas Turner, who was picked 17th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Despite a promising college career, Braswell faced challenges in the NFL. Drafted in the second round by Tampa Bay, he did not secure a starting role, managing only two and a half sacks across two seasons.
His release was attributed to limited production and a lack of success in the pass rush, compounded by injuries that kept him out of parts of the preseason and competition from teammates.
In Houston, Braswell reunites with former Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Logan Hall. He is expected to focus on adapting to the Texans’ 4-3 defensive scheme, which emphasizes edge-setting and pass rushing. This signing is seen as a move to strengthen the team's defensive depth, with Braswell serving as a backup behind Dominique Robinson, Sebastian Harsh, and Jadeveon Clowney on the depth chart.
