Report: Colorado-native Phillip Lindsay signs with Texans

DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 25: Running back Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a 24-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

by: Alex Rose

Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 06:27 PM MDT

Updated: Mar 19, 2021 / 08:20 PM MDT

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HOUSTON (KDVR) — Pro Bowl running back and Colorado-native Phillip Lindsay is heading to a new team after his first NFL stint with his hometown Broncos, sources report.

It became painfully evident as last season progressed, that Lindsay wasn’t going to ‘fit’ in the Pat Shurmur offense of the Denver Broncos. After a couple thousand-yard rushing seasons to start his career with the Broncos, the former Denver South and University of Colorado star slumped last season, one in which he missed four games due to ‘turf toe’ that affected him all season.

Made a unconditional free agent by the Broncos earlier this week, Lindsay has scored a one-year deal with the Houston Texans worth $3.25M, with incentives that could add another $500,000.

The #Texans are giving Pro Bowl RB Phillip Lindsay a 1-year deal worth $3.25M with $500k in upsides, per source.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2021

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal includes $1 million in guaranteed money.

Texans are giving RB Phillip Lindsay a one-year, $3.25 deal that includes $1 million guaranteed, per source. https://t.co/oGIGiJStH6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2021

Yesterday, the Broncos announced they would part ways with the Colorado-native who attended the University of Colorado where he broke the school’s record for all-purpose yards.

He signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in April of 2018.

During his rookie season with the Broncos, Lindsay had 1,037 rushing yards and nine touchdowns along with 241 receiving yards and a touchdown.