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Longtime Texans Standout Opens Door for Offseason Exit in New Comments

By Chris Schad

Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell (not pictured) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after an injury to wide receiver Tank Dell (not pictured) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans are coming off their second straight playoff appearance and have plenty of optimism going forward. With head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud leading the way, the Texans could have a Super Bowl window opening even in an AFC landscape dominated by the Kansas City Chiefs.

But while the Texans future looks promising, older players may be focused on the present. As those veterans start to creep into their 30s, the goal of winning a Super Bowl takes precedence over finishing a career with one team. 

In the case of one Texans standout, that possibility is starting to sink in and it could leave one of the team’s most familiar faces in a different uniform next season.

Texans Long Snapper Jon Weeks Uncertain of Future With Team

Long snapper Jon Weeks isn’t likely to be on the radar of Texans fans heading into the offseason but the 15-year veteran is the longest tenured player in franchise history. While he would like to return to Houston next season, he told Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 that his personal goal of winning a Super Bowl will be under consideration as he decides where to play in 2025.

“I have a good feeling of what I want to do next year,” Weeks said. “You know the ultimate goal is a Super Bowl and I’m still chasing after it, right? So, I have a good idea of what I want to do. Sometimes it’s not up to you. So, we’ll see what happens, but I’m excited for the teams nd the future.”

Weeks joined the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor in 2010 and has been a fixture on Houston’s special teams ever since. He made the Pro Bowl in 2015 and his 244 consecutive games played is five shy of former Dallas Cowboys long snapper L.P. Ladouceur’s record of 253 games with a snap in NFL history.

The 38-year-old is also a former Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and part of one of the strongest special teams units in the league under special teams coordinator Frank Ross.

While he did mention the Super Bowl is a main goal, he also feels bullish on where the Texans are at as a franchise with Ryans and general manager Nick Caserio.

“I think the foundation, the future of the organization is in a fantastic spot,” Weeks said. “We came up short this year. Only one team ever ends up happy during football season, so it stinks. Everybody knows that the next team is going to be different, but I think the foundation and the core guys are all set in stone. Nick and DeMeco do an amazing job and I’m excited for the future of the team.”

It may not be as high profile as some other news involving a player that is chasing a Super Bowl on Monday, but it’s still important. If Weeks believes the Texans can win a championship, he could be back in Houston for a 16th season. Otherwise, he could look elsewhere and find another team that is close to achieving his ultimate goal.

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