Defensive line at a glance

Under contract: DE Angelo Blackson, DE Charles Omenihu, DE Ira Savage-Lewis, DE Carlos Watkins, DE J.J. Watt, NT Auzoyah Alufohai, NT Brandon Dunn, NT Eddie Vanderdoes, DT Ross Blacklock.

Offseason additions: Ross Blacklock (second round), Aupanded

zoyah Alufohai (undrafted free agent).

Offseason losses: D.J. Reader (Bengals).

Candidate for breakout season: DE Charles Omenihu. Former Texas standout has the length, power and moves to harass quarterbacks on an ex

basis.

Veteran who might not make

final roster: DE Angelo Blackson. He’s a valuable specialteams contributor as one of the best at blocking kicks in the NFL and is solid against the run, but he isn’t a productive pass rusher.