Houston Texans Value of Things: Potential Defensive Cap Causalities

Once the coaching staff is cemented in place, the next frontier will be free agency. According to multiple sources, the Houston Texans have $37 million under the cap they could theoretically spend on free agents. Naturally, that number is fluid for any number of reasons.

Teams have to leave a certain amount aside for the draft. So, that $37 million becomes closer to $30 million when all is said and done. However, there are cap capsulitis every year. Teams can sometimes cut as much as $20 to $30 million from their cap by either cutting veterans or restructuring their contracts. Before we start looking at free agency we probably should look at those contracts to determine who should be back…