HOUSTON – The Texans traded veteran offensive tackle Cam Robinson to the Cleveland Browns in a late-round pick swap, per a league source.
The Browns send the Texans a sixth-round pick in 2027 in exchange for Robinson and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Robinson was a healthy scratch against the Tennessee Titans. Rookie left tackle Aireontae Ersery is entrenched as the starter.
During the offseason, Robinson was signed to a one-year contract with a maximum value of $14.5 million.
The deal has a base value of $12 million.
By adding Robinson, the Texans thought they had replaced five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Instead, he injured his leg during the preseason at The Greenbrier and was replaced by Ersery.
The Texans previously shopped Robinson to the Los Angeles Charg