The Texans signed a $141.2 million wide receiver who was top-ranked.

After finishing last year in the lower half of the AFC South, the Houston Texans shocked everyone by winning the division last season. The executive office needs to think about bringing in linebacker Khalil Mack, a $141 million player with a ton of potential, to keep the momentum going.

Despite the low expectations that were placed on the Texans heading into this season, C.J. Stroud’s remarkable run allowed the squad to defy all expectations. They haven’t had a winning record and advanced to the postseason since 2019.

Leading the way were the team’s rookie quarterback and head coach, C.J. Stroud and DeMarco Ryans, respectively. Together, they made Houston the fifth club in NFL history with a first-year quarterback and coach to reach the postseason.

When the Texans eliminated the two, it left everyone in disbelief. They had been put to the test against the Cleveland Browns in the wild card round. And many had already acknowledged their amazing run by then, even if they were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens in the next round.

Mack’s contract with the Los Angeles Chargers is not mandatory, despite the fact that it would negatively impact their cap space. According to ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, Houston is a better fit for the linebacker for the upcoming campaign:

“Mack, who just turned 33, had 17 sacks last season for the Chargers and he would come with a huge contract. He has a $38.5 million cap number, and the Chargers are nearly $46 million over the cap for 2024. Trading Mack before June 1 would save them over $23 million in cap space. The Texans, on the other hand, have $57 million in cap space. They also have the space to bring Mack in with starting edge rusher Jonathan Greenard hitting free agency. Imagine Mack playing opposite Will Anderson Jr., with opponents able to double-team only one of them. It probably wouldn’t cost the Texans a very high draft pick while bringing a big addition to their defense,” Schatz wrote.