The Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals have been connected to an interesting wide receiver trade before NFL training camp. Matthew Schmidt | Jul 10, 2025 ...

3.) Antonio Smith and J.J. Watt against the Bengals' offensive line The Texans' pass rush starts up front with penetration from defensive ends, mainly Smith and Watt.

Houston head coach Bill O'Brien has named Savage the starter this week, and the third-year player out of Pittsburgh will face a Bengals defense that's tied for sixth with 15 interceptions on the year.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) signals after a play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston.

One notable projection making waves involves Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III, who an analyst believes could be headed to the Cincinnati Bengals in a pre-camp deal.

Particularly if injury struck, the Bengals having a solid receiver like Metchie on the roster would be pivotal." The Texans originally selected Metchie in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.