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Texans Strengthen Defense with E.J. Speed Signing

3/29/2025

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The Houston Texans have bolstered their defense by signing linebacker E.J. Speed to a one-year, $5 million deal. At 29, Speed brings impressive experience from the Indianapolis Colts, where he notched a career-high 142 tackles in 2024. His arrival promises to enhance the Texans' linebacker unit, which faced injury challenges last season, alongside Azeez Al-Shaair.

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The Houston Texans have bolstered their defense by signing linebacker E.J. Speed to a one-year, $5 million deal. At 29, Speed brings impressive experience from the Indianapolis Colts, where he notched a career-high 142 tackles in 2024. His arrival promises to enhance the Texans' linebacker unit, which faced injury challenges last season, alongside Azeez Al-Shaair.