The Houston Texans have made a flurry of transactions this offseason. That has included trades, free agents, and handing out a massive extension to Derek Stingley.
The Texans have some questions to answer regarding Stefon Diggs' future and things appeared to take a turn when he was seen working out with Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith.
With that being a glaring question to answer, former Texans CB Jeff Okaduh agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Vikings and CB Jeff Okudah reached agreement today on a one-year contract, per @UniSportsMgmt CEO Kevin Conner. The 26-year-old Okudah had multiple options, but chose to return to the NFC North, this time with the Vikings to play for DC Brian Flores. pic.twitter.com/Kpio0LeWa7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2025
Jeff Okaduh Signs With the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday
Okaduh signed a one-year deal with the Texans last offseason and was brought in to be CB2 behind Derek Stingley. While that was the original plan, Kamari Lassiter looked the better of the two and got the starting job.
Okaduh got pumped down to CB3 but after sustaining a quad injury, he was limited to just six games. In those outings, he supplied nine total tackles and one pass breakup. The Ohio State product struggled immensely in those appearances. According to PFF, Okaduh finished with a 30.8 overall grade (217th among 222 eligible cornerbacks) and a 29.3 coverage grade (217th among 222 eligible cornerbacks).
Texans fans won't miss him much going forward, as he was a massive letdown for Houston. The 26-year-old came into the league a third-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft with the Detroit Lions. He struggled to stay healthy there, suffering a torn Achilles, strained groin, hamstring strain, and a shoulder injury.
After the Lions, he landed with the Falcons for one season in 2023.
Okaduh came into the league with high expectations, but injuries have held him back significantly. He will now be suiting up for the fourth team in the pros. Teams appear to like the tools he can bring to the table, so Minnesota will see if he can stay on the field in 2025.