Texans Sign E.J. Speed to 2-Year, $13M Extension Through 2027

The Houston Texans have signed linebacker E.J. Speed to a two-year, $13 million extension, including $7.5 million guaranteed, preventing him from hitting free agency. The 30-year-old, who joined the team last offseason, recorded 62 tackles, two quarterback hits, and a pass defensed across 16 games in 2025. Speed played 44% of defensive snaps and 52% of special teams snaps, solidifying his role as a core defensive and special teams contributor for Houston through 2027.