"Smith, 29, made a successful return to the NFL last season after missing the final five games of 2024 for the Indianapolis Colts because of mental health challenges. Smith ended that season on the non-football illness list, revealing later that he was dealing with a debilitating case of obsessive compulsive disorder."
"But he came back last season after a breakthrough and started 13 games for the Colts at right tackle. Known for his powerful run blocking, Smith was part of an offensive line that helped running back Jonathan Taylor dominate most of the season before a late fall off following the team's quarterback injuries."
"Smith is a 2018 second-round pick of the Colts who became a starter from Day 1 in his career. That success helped him earn a lucrative contract extension in 2021 that made him the league's highest-paid right tackle at the time."
Braden Smith, a 29-year-old offensive tackle, agreed to join the Houston Texans on a two-year deal worth $25 million with $13.5 million fully guaranteed. This signing follows the Texans' re-signings of Trent Brown and Ed Ingram, while the team traded away Tytus Howard and Juice Scruggs. Smith made a successful NFL return last season after missing five games in 2024 due to mental health challenges related to obsessive compulsive disorder. He started 13 games for the Indianapolis Colts at right tackle, known for powerful run blocking. A 2018 second-round pick, Smith has appeared in 107 games with 105 starts across eight NFL seasons.
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