After missing out on the Deebo Samuel sweepstakes, the Houston Texans have found their next wideout on the trade market. On Thursday afternoon, The Athletic's NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, reported that the Texans had acquired Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Samuel did have some appeal for a connection with the Texans. Earlier reports from The Athletic detailed Houston and the Denver Broncos as preferred destinations for the now-former 49ers pass catcher, but in the end, he joined up in Washington with a surging group led by Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels.

The Houston Texans are trying to build a Super Bowl contender. In just two seasons under head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud, the franchise has transformed from an afterthought into a legitimate contender.

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel seems ready for a change of scenery after publicly expressing displeasure with his usage on the team last season. One of the NFL’s most versatile offensive weapons is entering the final year of his deal and has requested a trade.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has drawn "significant trade interest" from both the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Texans and Washington Commanders have shown "significant interest" in trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel ahead of NFL free agency. Talks have reportedly been "progressing in recent days" leading up to the NFL combine.