The Jacksonville Jaguars were prepared to release WR Christian Kirk, sending him to the open market before the start of the league year. However, the Houston Texans have reportedly swooped in at the final hour, agreeing to send the Jaguars a 2026 7th round pick in return for Kirk.

The 28-year-old WR is entering the final year of his contract, set to earn a non-guaranteed $16.5M for the upcoming season. Barring a renegotiation, Houston will acquire a $16.2M cap hit for 2025, while Jacksonville will take on a $10.5M dead cap hit per the move.