The Texans and Dolphins have agreed to swap defenders for the upcoming season. McKinney is headed to the Dolphins, and he’s coming off shoulder surgery that limited him to just four games in 2020. That said, he graded out as a solid linebacker according to Pro Football Focus in 2019, and he should operate as the Dolphins starting inside linebacker next year.
Lawson will make his way to Houston, and the Texans will be hoping he can replace some of the production from the departed J.J. Watt. Lawson is coming off just four sacks last year, but he had 6.