Tytus Howard: Everything you need to know

The Browns acquired Howard in a trade with the Texans on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round pick and signed him to a three-year, $63 million contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Howard provides Cleveland with long-term stability at the right tackle position with Jack Conklin (concussion) considered a likely cut candidate this offseason. A 2019 first-round pick, Howard has developed into an outstanding lineman in terms of pass protection, though the quality of his run blocking left something to be desired in 2025. Howard will turn 30 years old this offseason and is also capable of lining up at guard.

Howard (knee/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Houston's matchup versus the Bills on Thursday. Howard opened the week as a limited participant in practice but will nonetheless be able to play Thursday. The 29-year-old will continue to serve as the team's starting right tackle.

Howard (knee/ankle) was estimated to be a limited practice participant Monday. Howard missed the Texans' Week 10 win over the Jaguars with a concussion. He returned for Week 11 but is now battling a pair of injuries ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Bills. It doesn't appear that he is in serious jeopardy of missing the contest, but his practice participation will be worth monitoring.