The Houston Texans surprisingly released starting guard Shaq Mason earlier this offseason, despite his decent performance, as the team seeks to revamp its struggling offensive line with younger talent after also trading left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Mason, a former fourth-round pick who has played for the Patriots, Buccaneers, and Texans, may now be considering signing with a team looking for depth or a starting spot, particularly the Bengals, Patriots, or Colts, all of whom have needs at the guard position. His contract history reflects significant earnings, with a recent three-year, $36 million extension before his release.
