Additionally, corner Kamari Lassiter and safety Calen Bullock were named alternates for the Pro Bowl Games. The Texans noted that Bullock will replace Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey and Lassiter will replace Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, reinforcing the club’s presence at the event despite the playoff setback.
The recognition arrives as the Texans consider meaningful roster decisions in the coming months. Will Anderson and C.J. Stroud—Nos. 3 and 2 overall in the 2023 draft—will be extension-eligible this spring, with Anderson’s Pro Bowl status supporting a potential long-term commitment and Stroud entering the crucial second phase of his development.
Lassiter and Bullock also become extension-eligible next offseason, adding complexity to Houston’s plans for cornerback and safety depth. Houston also has Azeez Al-Shaair under contract through 2026, which provides some roster stability as decisions are weighed.
Financial considerations loom large, with Over The Cap projecting the Texans at roughly $14.2 million over the 2026 salary cap. Cap management will be a central theme of the offseason as Houston navigates extensions, potential restructures, and other moves to balance long-term competitiveness with financial flexibility.
In sum, the Pro Bowl Games selections give the Texans a positive talking point heading into a pivotal offseason, even as they work through cap constraints and key contract decisions that will shape the team’s trajectory for 2026 and beyond.
