Texans Could Be In Trade Mix For Jimmy Garoppolo Or Baker Mayfield, Also Pursuing Blockbuster Draft Trade

Unlike last year, when the team had to wait until the third round to make its first selection, the Texans will be busy on Day 1 of next week’s draft.

According to Jeff Howe, the Texans could get involved in a potential trade for 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo or Browns QB Baker Mayfield, but it would come after the draft has been completed. Howe says the Texans do like QB Davis Mills, who as of now is expected to be the team’s starter in 2022.

The Texans do like Davis Mills, but I'd expect them be in the mix for Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield after the draft. Doesn't sound like either QB has gotten close to getting traded yet, but the Texans, Seahawks and Panthers should stay involved, pending their draft outcomes.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) April 28, 2022

It should be noted that Texans GM Nick Caserio was part of the Patriots’ front office when they drafted Garoppolo. The veteran QB is rehabbing from shoulder surgery and isn’t expected to begin throwing again until July. Mayfield is not expected to be traded before the draft and remains in limbo.

The Houston Texans are also said to be reportedly exploring a trade to get back into the top 10, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. They currently own the No. 3 and No. 13 picks in the first round.

Houston picks No. 3, but Texans also have been exploring a trade back up for a second top-10 pick, per league sources. If the right player is there, the Texans are trying to position themselves to move their second first-round pick at No. 13 to go get him.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 28, 2022

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Texans general manager Nick Caserio recently told Jim Trotter there’s only a “50-60 percent chance” they stay at No. 13 in the first round.

In 2021, Jimmy Garoppolo appeared in 15 games for the 49ers and completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 3810 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

The 26-year-old Mayfield played in 14 games and racked up 3,010 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.