Former UNC DB M.J. Stewart Re-Signs With Houston Texans

Posted Mar 14, 2025
The Houston Texans are holding onto one of their safeties and have agreed to a deal with former UNC defensive back M.J. Stewart. This will be Stewart’s third contract with Houston. He signed a two-year deal as an NFL free agent in 2022 and re-signed with the team last year. Stewart has been a core special teams player during his time with the Texans. (NBC Sports)

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