Texans release OL Zach Fulton

Fulton had been due a $1M bonus on March 22nd, which explains the timing of this move. He had a $3.75M cap charge for 2021. That’s not very much for a starting guard, but apparently Houston wasn’t too happy with his play. The Tennessee product originally entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2014.

He started all 16 games as a rookie, and after riding out his rookie contract in Kansas City he signed a four-year, $28M contract with the Texans in 2018. He started at least 13 games in all three of his seasons in Houston, including all 16 this past year.

The release clears about $3M in cap space for this season, numerous beat writers tweeted. Pro Football Focus graded Fulton acceptable enough and considering he has NFL starting experience at both center and guard there should be suitors. The 29-year-old has started 90 career games.