Texans TE Jordan Akins Signs With Deshaun Watson's Browns In Free Agency
HOUSTON — Veteran tight end Jordan Akins' second-stint with the Houston Texans is over.
According to reports, Akins has departed the Texans to sign with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent. His deal to join the Browns is worth two years with a max value of $5.2 million.
Akins' departure marked the second consecutive year he left in free agency. Last March, he signed with the New York Giants but failed to make the 53-man roster.
Akins re-joined the Texans by signing to Houston's practice squad roster. And by the end of the 2022 campaign, he led the team in receiving touchdowns with five while recording 495 yards on 37 catches.
During the Texans' Week 10 loss to the Giants, Akins had one of his best performances of the season. He recorded a team-best 72 yards on three catches, as his contributions helped boost Houston's subpar offensive production at MetLife Stadium.
Akins registered 1,755 receiving yards on 151 receptions through 73 career games. His best season came during the 2019 season when Akins caught 36 balls for a career-high 418 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
By joining the Browns, Akins will reunite with former teammates Ogbo Okoronkwo and Deshaun Watson.
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