Feb. 26, 2008

The Texans weren’t blessed with an excess of salary-cap space last season but still managed to strike early for RB Ahman Green. They have more room under the cap this season and a slew of needs, especially in the defensive backfield. The Texans would like to bring back safeties Von Hutchins and Will Demps; Hutchins can also play cornerback, and Demps impressed the club in his first season in Houston. André Davis is likely to draw interest as a returner and a pass catcher. The Texans want to re-sign him. The Texans may struggle to re-sign the SLB tandem of Danny Clark and Charlie Anderson. Clark has a good reputation around the league for his special-teams play and leadership ability, too. Ron Dayne’s value is likely highest to the Texans, who have used him correctly in his two seasons in Houston and could bring him back for one more season. If Matt Turk is re-signed, he’ll have a challenger for his job. Restricted free agents C.C. Brown and Anthony Maddox could receive offer sheets from other clubs if given low tenders by the Texans.