The Houston Texans can’t negotiate with defensive end Jonathan Greenard until after the 2022 season. The 2023 offseason will be the earliest the Texans will be able to talk with their former 2020 third-round pick about a second contract.
However, 2022 will be a momentous year for the former Florida product. Greenard can make his case to general manager Nick Caserio and coach Lovie Smith that he is a worthy edge defender and the club ought to continue to invest in his career.
Here are four objectives Greenard will need to show the Texans in 2022 as he rounds to corner into possible contract talks.
