King and the Texans agreed on a one-year, $1.8 million contract Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. King signed with Houston in November after being cut by the Steelers a month earlier, appearing in their final seven games of the regular season as well as both of their postseason matchups. The defensive back racked up a total of 64 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also deflecting two passes in those nine games. King also operated as a return specialist for the Texans, compiling 109 yards on punt returns and another 23 yards on kick returns. He can earn up to $2.2 million in his new deal with Houston, and he'll look to carve out a consistent role with the ascending Texans.
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King and the Texans agreed on a one-year, $1.8 million contract Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. King signed with Houston in November after being cut by the Steelers a month earlier, appearing in their final seven games of the regular season as well as both of their postseason matchups. The defensive back racked up a total of 64 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also deflecting two passes in those nine games. King also operated as a return specialist for the Texans, compiling 109 yards on punt returns and another 23 yards on kick returns. He can earn up to $2.2 million in his new deal with Houston, and he'll look to carve out a consistent role with the ascending Texans.
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
12/14/1994 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 5; Pk (LAC)
Birthplace
Detroit, MI, USA
Position
CB
College
Iowa
Experience
7th season
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 - 2024
(1 season)
Houston Texans
2021 - Present
(3 seasons)
Tennessee Titans
2020 - 2021
(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
2017 - 2021
(4 seasons)
Previous Game
10
Final
34
5
TOTAL
1
SACK
0
INT
2023 Post Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
1
12
5
0
0
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
1
22
24
0
0
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Recent games
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Post Season
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1/20
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L 10-34
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5
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0
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5
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1
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13
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0
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0
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2
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1/13
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W 45-14
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7
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5
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12
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Regular Season
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1/6
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W 23-19
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2
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3
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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12/31
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W 26-3
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3
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5
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8
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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12/24
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L 22-36
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4
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7
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11
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0
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0
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0
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1
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2
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12/17
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W 19-16
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6
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5
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11
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1
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7
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0
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0
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2
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12/10
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L 6-30
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1
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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