The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans have reportedly pulled off a trade.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Texans are sending right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
Rapoport adds that the Browns are also signing Howard to a three-year, $63 million extension.
"Sources: The Texans and Browns have agreed to terms on a trade to send starting RT Tytus Howard to Cleveland in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Much-needed OL help. Plus, Howard gets a new 3-year, $63M extension," Rapoport wrote.
Why Browns traded for Tytus Howard
The Browns badly needed help along the offensive line, with all five of the team's starters set to hit free agency this offseason.
Cleveland's last attempt to fill the right tackle spot with the signing of Jack Conklin did not go well, as Conklin simply couldn't stay healthy during his tenure in Cleveland.
As for Houston's reasoning for making this trade, The Athletic's Dianna Russini notes how the Texans are "getting ahead of the cap crunch."
That indicates a financially-based reason for the Texans making this trade. Houston was $7.4 million over the cap prior to the deal.
Rapoport adds that Houston has been rebuilding its offensive line, so this trade clears the way for more upheaval upfront.
More NFL News