The first week of free agency featured a flurry of moves on both sides of the ball, though the linebacker position still seemed in need of improvement. That doesn't appear to be the case anymore.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Texans have agreed to a one-year deal with Pro Bowl linebacker Denzel Perryman. His arrival should provide a boost to a position group that had its share of struggles last season, as Christian Kirksey ranked 18th out of 21 linebackers to play at least 1,000 snaps in Pro Football Focus' defensive grades, while Christian Harris was dead-last among all NFL defenders to play at least 700 snaps.