### Devin White Joins Houston Texans After Brief Eagles Stint

Linebacker Devin White, a notable free agent addition for the Philadelphia Eagles in March, has found a new home with the Houston Texans under head coach DeMeco Ryans. White, despite considerable fanfare, never took the field for the Eagles and was released by the team on October 8 after remaining inactive for the first four games and not traveling with the team to Tampa on September 29 due to personal reasons.

Initially, White's signing was perceived as a significant boost to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit. His credentials were impressive: a 2nd-team All-Pro selection in 2020 during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning season, a Pro Bowl appearance in 2021, and continued solid performance through early 2023 despite being benched late in 2022. White attributed his late-season struggles to distractions over an unresolved contract extension.

During the Eagles' training camp, White frequently shared reps with fellow linebackers Nakobe Dean and Zack Baun but typically led the starting group in practice sessions. However, Dean's superior performances in camp secured him the starting role alongside Baun, rendering White, who does not contribute on special teams, inactive each week. The emergence of rookie linebacker Jeremiah Trotter as Dean's backup further diminished White's role.

Ultimately, the Eagles reached a mutual agreement with White, allowing for his release and providing the team with some salary cap relief without subjecting him to the waiver process. This move facilitated White's transition to the Houston Texans, where he hopes to revitalize his career under familiar defensive schemes.