A 2023 sixth-round pick, Hutchinson has just 635 receiving yards and three TDs across 49 regular-season games, but he's played enough snaps to earn a proven performance escalator for the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, bumping his salary up to $3.7 million. This might not be the blessing it seems, with Hutchinson's lack of receiving production making him a potential cap casualty at the new figure. The Texans seem to be counting on Jayden Higgins to step up as a consistent No. 2 WR opposite Nico Collins, and they're also holding out hope for Tank Dell (knee) to eventually contribute. Christian Kirk is gone, but 2025 third-round pick Jaylin Noel remains a candidate for slot work. Long story short, Hutchinson won't see many targets even if he keeps his job and finds his way to some playing time.