Overview
- The Texans hosted tryouts for free-agent punter Jack Browning and kicker Chris Freeman on Thursday as part of camp evaluations.
- Houston’s punting competition now includes Kai Kroeger, rookie Jack Stonehouse and new entrant Jack Browning with the club still sorting the job.
- Chris Freeman’s audition is exploratory because veteran kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn is signed to the roster and not expected to be displaced immediately.
- Browning earned NFL looks after leading the UFL in key punting categories and has prior NFL practice-squad and game experience, showing why alternative leagues are feeding specialist tryouts.
- Teams often run late workouts to build injury insurance and improve consistency, so the Texans’ sessions could produce a short-term signing or simply sharpen holder and return-team work.