The Texans ensured that linebacker Jadeveon Clowney wouldn’t leave the team as a free agent this year by using the franchise tag on him earlier this month Sammie Coates Jersey White , but his future with the franchise beyond 2019 remains unclear.Clowney can sign a long-term deal with the Texans through July 15, although word earlier this year was that the Texans preferred to let this season play out before making that kind of commitment. The idea behind that approach would presumably be to see if Clowney remains healthy and productive, but head coach Bill O’Brien said on Tuesday from the league meetings in Arizona that the team plans to work toward an agreement this offseason.O’Brien acknowledged that won’t be a simple process.“It’ll be interesting Jadeveon Clowney Jersey ,” O’Brien said, via the . “We try to do the best we can to represent our organization in the best way possible relative to each player.”O’Brien said he hopes to see Clowney on April 15 when the team opens offseason workouts, but that seems unlikely unless contract talks take a big leap in the next couple of weeks. Bill Barnwell made 32 predictions. Here’s what he has to say about the Texans."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Texans StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Texans NewsYahoo Texans Team PageYahoo Texans ReportYahoo Texans Depth ChartYahoo Texans TransactionsYahoo Texans PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕2019 Houston Texans OffseasonWhich Player Is Most Likely To Be Released Or Traded CDTShareTweetShareShareWhich Player Is Most Likely To Be Released Or Traded set. There are still free agents available and stones to flip over. The recent draft class has watered down position groups across the league and have made veterans on the roster bubble expendable to make room for the new young talent. Bill Barnwell of ESPN predicted which players he believes are most likely to be traded or released now that the draft is over. Here’s what he had to say about the Houston Texans:Yeah Greg Mancz Jersey White , I’m not buying it. Houston is going to have a bloodbath competition for offensive line spots, trimming the extra weight as training camp and preseason progresses. Despite adding two new offensive tackles via this draft class, the Texans are far from settled at the tackle position. I’m assuming Henderson will be here throughout the summer. My guess would be one of the veteran tight ends will be gone. Houston has the Jordan rookies Joel Heath Jersey , both of whom had interesting 2018 seasons. Kahale Warring may walk onto the field and be the best tight end as a rookie. You can’t carry four tight ends. Three is the typical number.That could easily mean Ryan Griffin is the odd man out. The important thing is the offseason isn’t over. The Texans will continue to look to improve their team until they open their regular season against the Saints on Monday Night Football.