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Texans build depth with veteran LB Sione Takitaki

By Thomson Reuters Aug 3, 2026 | 10:42 AM

The Houston Texans bolstered their linebacker depth Monday ​with the signing ‌of free agent Sione Takitaki.

Takitaki, 31, played his first five ‌campaigns ​in ⁠Cleveland before spending ⁠one season each with New England and Minnesota.

He appeared ​in three games with the ⁠Vikings last ⁠season and contributed ​three tackles on ​special teams.

A third-round pick ‌by the Browns in 2019, Takitaki has 292 ⁠tackles, four sacks, two interceptions and two forced ⁠fumbles ‌in 86 career ⁠games (40 starts).

He ​returned ‌an interception 50 ​yards for ⁠a touchdown against Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020.

–Field Level ​Media