HOUSTON -- As free agency gets closer, here’s a look at who the Houston Texans have returning and what they might need to add this offseason at each position.
Defensive line
How they fared in 2016: When Watt was ruled out for the season after his second back surgery in late September, the Texans recited the NFL's signature mantra of “next man up," but also acknowledged how difficult it would be to replace the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.