Report: Texans trade McKinney to Dolphins for Lawson

The Houston Texans are sending linebacker Benardrick McKinney to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for pass-rusher Shaq Lawson, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Additionally, the Dolphins are sending Houston a 2021 sixth-round pick for a seventh-rounder, according to ESPN's Cameron Wolfe.

The Texans allowed McKinney to seek a trade over the last few days, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Miami and the Tennessee Titans reportedly expressed the most interest.

McKinney helps the Dolphins defense following linebacker Kyle Van Noy's release earlier this week. Miami is also facing the possible free-agent departure of Elandon Roberts.

McKinney, a former Pro Bowl linebacker, was limited to only four games in 2020. However, he's recorded over 100 tackles in three of his last five seasons.

The 28-year-old has three years and $25.25 million in salary remaining on his contract, according to Spotrac.

Lawson figures to help the Texans' pass rush. He recorded four sacks and 18 quarterback hits over seven starts for Miami last season.

New Texans edge rusher Shaq Lawson had a pressure rate of 11.5% last season with the Dolphins. That would've ranked 1st on the Texans.

- Aaron Reiss (@aaronjreiss) March 14, 2021

The 26-year-old is under contract for the next two years but his deal includes a potential out next offseason, per Spotrac.

Lawson has notched 20.5 career sacks since being drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

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