The Houston Texans are not done with their roster just yet, agreeing to a deal with veteran and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Montrell Washington.
Houston has made several changes to their group this offseason, including at the wide receiver position. Washington previously drew interest from the team and had a workout. Now, he joins a still-crowded room.
That sets the stage for the versatile contributor to need to put his best foot forward.
Texans Add Ex-Chiefs Wide Receiver Montrell Washington
GettyMontrell Washington is officially a member of the Houston Texans.
The Texans and Washington have been doing the free agency dance for several days, and it appears they finally resolved the situation.
Washington will join the ranks of the Texans’ wide receiver room.
“#Texans sign receiver and returner Montrell Washington, per a league source. Worked out for team recently. Successful workout culminates in a deal today,” KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson reported on X on August 4. “Repped by @ASCEND_FB @RandyMFisher.”
Before landing on the Texans’ radar, Washington was a fifth-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 2022.
He won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 2023, despite not seeing the field at WR that season.
Washington, 27, has four receptions for 2 yards and five rushing attempts for 30 yards. His true value, however, is in his ability to contribute in the return game, where he has for the Chiefs during that Super Bowl run.
This comes on the heels of the Texans placing veteran and former Las Vegas Raiders wideout DJ Turner on injured reserve.
There is still a long way to go before Washington can claim a roster spot for the season, though.
How Montrell Washington Fits in Houston
GettyMontrell Washington provides value as a returner.
The Texans could need more help in the return game this season. Last year’s primary returner, second-year wide receiver Jaylin Noel, is set to take on a larger role in the Texans’ offense this coming season.
Washington could compete with 2018 Chiefs champion Tremon Smith for punt returns.
However, Noel is the only returning Texans player who returned even one kick during the 2025 regular season.
Washington still must overcome the numbers game in the Texans’ wide receiver room, with Noel one of 12 listed on the official website, pending an update for the new addition and DJ Turner going on the injured reserve list.
Hopefuls like Washington are battling it out for one or two spots on the Texans’ roster.
Montrell Washington Reunites With Former Chiefs Teammate
GettyJustin Watson was a teammate of Montrell Washington, winning a Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
In addition to joining a fellow Chiefs Super Bowl champion in Smith, a reserve corner for the Texans, Washington is reunited with former KC teammate and fellow wide receiver Justin Watson.
Watson is a three-time champ, winning in 2022 and again in 2023 with Washington. He also won with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.
Now, Washington and Smith will compete for a spot on the Texans’ 53-man roster.
Teams do not have to trim their roster to 53 players until August 30, giving Washington and his fellow hopefuls just under four weeks to prove themselves worthy of one of them on a team widely viewed as a potential Super Bowl champion.
Texans Sign Former Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Playmaker