The Houston Texas suffered a brutal blow to their Super Bowl hopes on Tuesday.
Superstar Houston wide receiver Stefon Diggs was determined to have a torn ACL, which ended his 2024 season.
The Texans acquired Diggs in the spring to elevate their championship aspirations. Losing him at the halfway point of the season is just not ideal in the slightest.
While Houston does have solid depth at the position, the team may still want to add a veteran receiver into the fold to help replace some of Diggs’ impact.
Let’s go over five options ahead of next Tuesday’s 2024 NFL trade deadline.
Jets WR Mike Williams
If the Jets are comfortable sending Williams to an AFC team, he’s a nice option for the Texans. He can stretch the field and factor into the red zone, which is vital for a team contending in January. We imagine he could play a bit like Noah Brown did in the Texans scheme before he was cut.
Panthers WR Adam Thielen
Thielen is as reliable as they come, as he just posted a 1,000-yard season last year with all the uncertainty the Carolina Panthers had under center. If the Texans just want a steady presence in the passing game to pick up some of Diggs’ targets, Thielen represents a sound option.
Rams WR Tutu Atwell
Atwell has the speed to play out of the slot like Diggs did and make an impact. Plus, the Rams wideout has experience in the Shanahan-style scheme Houston offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik runs since he’s played under Sean McVay in Los Angeles. He’s a pending free agent, too.
Patriots WR K.J. Osborn
Osborn hasn’t really meshed into the New England Patriots offense since arriving in the spring. He played well in the past with the Minnesota Vikings when he was getting the ball from Kirk Cousins. Perhaps a change of scenery and an upgrade at quarterback could reignite Osborn’s production.
Titans WR Tyler Boyd
Interdivisional trades are becoming more common, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see the reeling Tennessee Titans send a player like Boyd to Houston. If the Texans are willing to do a pick swap and give the Titans better draft positioning for 2025 or 2026, this makes sense for both sides.