Antonio Allen to Texans: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

Free-agent safety Antonio Allen will sign with the Houston Texans, CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported on Wednesday. The Texans would later announce the news. 

Sources told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News that the deal for Allen is for one year.

Allen spent the first four years of his NFL career with the New York Jets, where he recorded 105 total tackles, 13 passes defended and one interception. However, he missed all of the 2015 season after injuring his Achilles in practice during the offseason. 

Newsday's Kimberly A. Martin confirmed Allen's move to Houston as she also pointed out that the Jets no longer have any of their 2012 draft picks. 

2012 New York Jets Draft Picks

Round, Selection	Player	Position	Current Team
1,16	Quinton Coples	DE	Los Angeles Rams
2, 43	Stephen Hill	WR	Carolina Panthers
3, 77	Demario Davis	LB	Cleveland Browns
6, 187	Josh Bush	DB	Free Agent
6, 202	Terrance Ganaway	RB	Out of League
6, 203	Robert Griffin	OL	Plays In CIF
7, 242	Antonio Allen	DB	Houston Texans
7, 244	Jordan White	WR	Out of League

Allen will depart for Houston just one day after linebacker and fellow Jets 2012 draftee Demario Davis signed a two-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN.com. 

This Jets have also lost nose tackle Damon Harrison this offseason, who signed with the New York Giants. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, on Tuesday the Jets signed Steve McLendon, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in hopes that he will replace Harrison. 

Allen brings some depth to the safety position in Houston after the Texans released Rahim Moore before free agency. Moore began the year as a starting free safety but was benched after Week 7. His replacement, Andre Hal, recorded four interceptions in 11 starts alongside Quintin Demps. 

Demps is currently a free agent, but the Texans have expressed interest in bringing him back, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. 

The Texans pass defense doesn't need much of a change. Then again, with defensive end J.J. Watt bearing down on quarterbacks, the opposing offense doesn't usually get the chance to get comfortable.

Regardless, Houston had the third-best pass defense last season, and Allen could help contribute if he proves that his Achilles is good to go. He could also see a more advanced role if Demps goes elsewhere or the injury bug bites the Texans.  

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.