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The Texans also re-signed wide receiver Chris Conley, running back Royce Freeman, and cornerback Isaac Yiadom.The injury represents a setback to the Texans’ defense and special-teams units. They will lean heavily on nickel back Desmond King, Tremon Smith, and others to make up for Thomas’ absence in the secondary.
Signed to a two-year, $4 million contract last year that includes $2 million guaranteed with a $1 million signing bonus, Thomas started a career-high three games last season.The former undrafted free agent from Ferris State had a breakthrough season last year for the Texans and had consistently drawn praise from Texans coach Lovie Smith.
Quitoriano, a fifth-round draft pick from Oregon State, dealt with the knee injury throughout the offseason and preseason, icing his knee after practices and games. He caught a touchdown in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.He was signed to a one-year contract in the offseason. He caught 22 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns last season.A former Kansas City Chiefs third-round draft pick from Georgia, Conley has 213 career receptions for 2,807 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Freeman was signed to a one-year, $1.187 million contract this offseason. The deal has a $152,500 signing bonus, $1.047 million guaranteed, $1.035 million salary with $895,00 fully guaranteed.
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