Wilson adds that King’s one-year deal has a base value of $1.8 million and could reach $2.2 million. The 29-year-old spent the 2021 and 22 campaigns in Houston before being part of the team’s final roster before this season. That led to a brief stint in Pittsburgh, but his lack of usage prompted the Steelers to acquire him before the trade deadline.With no receivers to be found, King was waived and then joined the Texans in November.
The Iowa alum started three of seven regular-season games after returning, as well as both of the team’s postseason contests. He totaled 64 tackles, two sacks and a pair of pass deflections during that span, proving his continued value to Houston. King made 15 starts in his first stint with the Texans and is likely to remain a key role in 2024.The former fifth-round pick also had eight tackles and one punt in his limited time with Houston in 2023. King earned All-Pro. was praised for his work on special teams with the Chargers in 2018 and has maintained his role as a returner for much of his career.
He’ll look to improve on his 12.6 yards per kick return next season as he maintains his role as Houston’s top punt returner in 2024.Houston began Saturday with nearly $63 million in cap space, leaving plenty of flexibility. the free office opens next week. Murray and King’s new deals affect that overall, but provide stability in the backcourt as the team looks to repeat its surprising run to the divisional round in 2023..
