Texans general manager Nick Caserio would have tried to have traded Howard if he thought he wasn't a vital piece of the Texans' 2025 puzzle. The former first-round pick has shone in recent years his position flexibility and is coming off a season where he played both right tackle and right guard.

Michael Penix Jr. is taking over as the starting quarterback, while Ryan Neuzil is set to replace Drew Dalman as Atlanta's starting center. While this team has serious question marks on defense ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Falcons offense has the pieces to be one of the most explosive units in the league.