INDIANAPOLIS -- The Houston Texans did not apply the franchise tag to cornerback A.J. Bouye on Wednesday, but head coach Bill O'Brien reiterated what he said at the end of the season -- that he wants Bouye back on the roster for the 2017 season.
"A.J. is a very important part of our team," O'Brien said at the combine on Wednesday. "I've said that all along. He's a guy that has really worked hard to improve his own skillset. He played very well for us this year. He played well for us last year.