New Headline: Gronk Joins Defensive Heroes in Houston's Quest for Super Bowl Glory!
A new safety has joined the Houston Texans' secondary for 2026 and beyond as Reed Blankenship enters in the party.
A new safety has joined the Houston Texans' secondary for 2026 and beyond. The Texans officially announced they have signed Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Reed Blankenship to a three-year, $24. 75 million contract.
The deal includes $16. 5 million guaranteed. Blakenship, who was voted a team captain for the Eagles, played in 16 games last season, totaling 83 tackles, one interception and a forced fumble.
Before that, he recorded seven interceptions between 2023-24, along with 18 pass deflections. Made it official ✍️ https://t. co/MeiqxKgG9t pic.
twitter. com/ZZrWvNCFpl — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) March 13, 2026 A former undrafted free agent from Middle Tennessee State, the 27-year-old was a key part of a championship defense in 2024 that finished first in passing yards allowed (174. 2) and second in opponent points per game (17.