Texans HC DeMeco Ryans breaks down tright tackle competition with Trent Brown and Braden Smith

The Houston Texans are currently in the midst of determining their starting right tackle for the upcoming season, with Trent Brown emerging as the frontrunner. Brown, who missed the previous training camp due to injury, has been competing with veteran right tackle Braden Smith throughout camp. Both players have extensive NFL experience, with Brown entering his twelfth season and Smith his ninth.

In a recent interview with Yahoo Sports, head coach DeMeco Ryans praised Brown's performance, noting that his ability to open up running lanes and withstand pass rushes has been invaluable for the team. Ryans stated, "It’s been valuable for us to have Trent. Trent’s done a good job. When we’re out there, running behind Trent, there’s gunna be a lane, that’s what he does, he moves people with ease, it’s hard to get around him."

With both players having received preseason action, it is expected that they will continue to compete in Houston's final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. The coach should have sufficient information to make a final decision on the starting right tackle position.

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