HOUSTON – The Texans have signed backup tight end Brevin Jordan to a one-year contract extension with a maximum value of $2.1 million, according to a league source.
The deal includes a $1.2 million base salary with $550,000 of it guaranteed, a $300,000 signing bonus, $26,570 per game active roster bonuses up to $450,000 and a $150,000 workout bonus for $850,000 total guaranteed, per a source.
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Jordan is on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered against the Chicago Bears in the second game of the season. He is expected to make a full recovery for the 2025 season.
“Prove it!” Jordan wrote on social media. “Can’t wait to be back on that field. Thankful Houston see sum in me year 5 baby, let’s get it.”
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Jordan had been operating as the primary backup behind starter Dalton Schultz and also as a lead blocking fullback before the injury.
Jordan had two catches for seven yards this season and has recorded 53 career catches for 532 yards and five touchdowns.
“It’s what we do,” Jordan wrote on social media after being declared out for the season.. “We modern day gladiators. I played the whole game, not knowing which play or when, but with a torn acl and didn’t even know until the next day. I love this football shit so much bro. Everything about it. And I’m looking forward to coming back better then ever. "
Jordan’s athleticism and energy provided a boost to the Texans. Now, he’ll be back. He was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent.
“It’s really heartbreaking losing Brevin,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Brevin was on his way to a breakout year. I feel sorry for Brevin and the injury. Any time these guys go through these injuries, it’s always tough.
“It’s about Brevin and him just attacking rehab the right way and getting back as soon as he can. Was really excited with where he was headed and we have some slack to pick up there. Cade, Dalton, everybody, they have to step up and try to fill that role.”
Jordan upgraded his skills as a lead blocker. He showed off his speed on a touchdown catch in an AFC wild-card playoff victory against the Cleveland Browns last season.
“That’s tough, man,” Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said. “I’m praying for him. Man, if you want to talk about the heartbeat of this team, it’s just who he is. Somebody who loves hard and he loves everyone in this building. He loves ball and I think he was really getting his momentum on just who he wanted to be in this league and how he wanted to approach practice.
“Praying for him and I know he’s a faith-based man and God makes no mistakes and he knows that. So, I’m not worried about him, but I am going to be a brother that he can lean on. I love Brev and he is my brother for the rest of my life. I know that he’ll be back soon and he’ll do great things when he comes back.”
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com
