Texans Move on Former Dolphins, Patriots Starting Defensive Tackles

The Houston Texans worked out veteran defensive tackles Benito Jones and Daniel Ekuale, a move reported by KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson on Sept. 21. Together, the pair has 59 starts across 135 career regular-season appearances, and the article frames their backgrounds as potentially revealing Houston’s approach on the interior. Jones, 6-foot-1 and 335 pounds, has 38 starts in 71 games and produced 83 tackles and 3.5 sacks, with recent time at the Las Vegas Raiders. The Texans could be seeking a roster replacement for rookie second-round pick Kayden McDonald, placed on injured reserve with a foot injury before Week 1. Ekuale, 32, is listed at 6-foot-3 and closer to 300 pounds, with 97 combined stops and 6.0 sacks. No immediate signings followed the workouts.