Texans Sign DE/DT Logan Hall to 2-Year Contract

Houston, TX — The Houston Texans continued their aggressive offseason overhaul along the defensive line on Monday, agreeing to terms with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end/defensive tackle Logan Hall on a two-year deal worth approximately $7 million, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Hall, a second-round selection (33rd overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of the University of Houston, becomes the latest addition to a front that has already undergone significant reconstruction. General manager Nick Caserio has prioritized depth and versatility up front this spring, previously extending edge rusher Danielle Hunter on a one-year pact, re-signing interior stalwart Sheldon Rankins to a two-year contract, and importing rotational pieces Dominique Robinson and Naquan Jones on one-year deals.

The 6-foot-6, 285-pound Hall logged his first full season as a starting edge defender for Tampa Bay in 2025, compiling a 66.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. His snap-by-snap splits illustrate a player still refining his craft: 66.0 run-defense grade, 34.6 tackling grade, 65.5 pass-rush grade and 63.2 coverage mark. While the raw production never matched the pre-draft hype, Hall flashed incremental improvement late in the year, using an explosive first step to stress tackles and stacking more impact plays against the run down the stretch.

Scouts have long lamented that Hall’s elite frame and athleticism have yet to translate into consistent disruption. He too often plays upright and fails to convert speed-to-power, leaving sacks and tackles for loss on the field. Still, the Texans are banking on untapped upside, believing a change of scenery and a reduced role behind established stars can unlock the disruptive traits that made him a top-35 pick only three years ago.

From a roster-building standpoint, the contract mirrors Caserio’s preferred template: modest term, reasonable average annual value, and an easy escape hatch if the experiment stalls. Should Hall plateau, Houston can move on with minimal cap pain; if he blossoms into a high-impact rotational piece, the club will have secured a premium athlete at a below-market rate.

The Texans already feature two of the league’s premier edge rushers, mitigating the immediate burden on Hall to produce. Instead, he will be asked to supply quality reps in sub-packages, spell starters across multiple techniques, and provide insurance against injury. In that context, the signing represents both depth and upside—an inexpensive flier on a toolsy, local product who has yet to turn 25.

Whether Hall ultimately emerges as a late-blooming difference-maker or settles into a reliable rotational role, Houston’s defensive line room now boasts enviable numbers, varied skill sets, and competition at every spot. For a franchise eyeing postseason contention, the latest addition could prove to be more than just a footnote in a busy offseason.