NFL Rumors: Noah Brown, Texans Agree to New Contract After Breakout Season

Noah Brown is staying in Houston.

The former Dallas Cowboys wideout re-signed with the Texans according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

Were it not for injuries, Brown likely would have had a career year in 2023, registering 33 catches for 567 yards and two scores in just 10 contests. But groin and back injuries cost him seven games in the regular season and a shoulder injury in Houston's Wild Card Round win over the Cleveland Browns ended his playoffs.

Still, Brown set a career high in receiving yards in 2023 and wasn't far off his career bests in receptions (43) and receiving touchdowns (three) set the year prior during his final season with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent the first five years of his career.

The former seventh-round pick from the 2017 NFL draft didn't make a huge impact during his stay in Dallas until 2022, but in the past two seasons he's emerged as a very solid No. 3 receiver for teams.

Still, a departure from Houston wouldn't have been the biggest surprise. Nico Collins and Tank Dell are one of the best young receiving duos in football and 2022 second-round pick John Metchie could have been given the chance to prove he can slot into the No. 3 role.

But bringing back Brown means the team doesn't have to prioritize wideout depth over other needs in free agency or the draft. Brown was a solid addition to the team's passing game last season and keeping him was a sensible and affordable decision.