
#87 TE · Houston Texans
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
28
College
LSU
Draft
2019, Rd 4, #137
Experience
7 yrs
TE Rank
#129 / 173
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 104 | 151 | 1,772 | 18 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 11 | 7 | 59 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 32 | 413 | 5 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$6.0M
Guaranteed
$3.0M
AAV
$3.0M/yr
The Texans secured a fair deal in signing Foster Moreau to a 2-year, $6M contract ($3M AAV), earning a solid C CVI that reflects appropriate market pricing for a depth piece at the tight end position. While Moreau profiles as a complementary player rather than a featured offensive weapon, his $3M annual salary aligns well with his production tier and the current market for backup tight ends who can contribute in multiple packages. At 27, he's entering what should be his prime years, making this a low-risk investment with reasonable upside if he can carve out a larger role in Houston's offense. The contract structure is team-friendly with only $3M guaranteed across two seasons, giving the Texans flexibility to move on after year one if needed without significant dead money concerns. This represents solid roster-building by Houston — they're not overpaying for production, but they're securing a reliable depth option who can step up when called upon and contribute in both receiving and blocking schemes.
Foster Moreau receives an F grade that reflects a tight end whose production has fallen off a cliff since leaving Las Vegas. Over 104 career games, he has compiled 151 receptions for 1,772 yards and 18 touchdowns, but the bulk of that production came during his Raiders tenure. His three seasons in New Orleans have been largely forgettable, with limited receiving output that puts him firmly in the blocking tight end category. Moreau's cancer battle and recovery in 2023 makes his continued NFL presence admirable, but the on-field numbers do not support a higher grade. Now with the Texans, he projects as a veteran depth piece whose value lies in blocking and leadership rather than moving the chains through the air.
The Foster Moreau signing earns a B- sentiment grade, reflecting measured optimism around what Houston fans view as smart, low-risk roster building. Media coverage has framed this as a straightforward depth acquisition behind Dalton Schultz, with outlets praising Moreau's reliable hands and blocking ability from his three seasons in New Orleans. The positive reception stands in stark contrast to his dismal F performance grade, highlighting how context matters more than raw production when evaluating role players. Recent headlines have focused on the "who is this guy?" angle rather than celebrating a marquee addition, which aligns with Houston's broader approach of making steady, unspectacular moves like signing Wyatt Teller, Evan Brown, and several defensive pieces. The narrative sits comfortably in "solid depth move" territory — not exciting enough to generate major buzz, but competent enough that fans aren't questioning the front office's judgment.
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| 21 |
| 193 |
| 1 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 15 | 33 | 420 | 2 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 17 | 30 | 373 | 3 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 7 | 140 | 2 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 13 | 21 | 174 | 5 |
Updated Mar 22, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)
F
2023
(20% weight)