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Texans lose Jonathan Greenard in free agency. Who could replace him?

The Houston Texans will look to jump from surprise playoff team to surefire Super Bowl contender in 2024, but the franchise's expected growth will now have to follow a rather substantial loss in free agency.

Defensive lineman Jonathan Greenard reportedly agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Vikings late Monday morning, earning $76 million over four years (with $42 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter). The money is well-earned given Greenard's recent production in Houston. The 2020 third-round pick tallied 12.5 sacks and 52 tackles last season, leading a Texans defense that surged to No.