Foster Moreau

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		104	151	1,772	18
2025		11	7	59	0
2024		17	32	413	5
2023		15

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	TD	YPR	Grade
2025		11	7	59	0	8.4	F F Bottom 5%
2024		17	32	413	5	12.9	C- C- Below average
2023		15	21	193	1	9.2	F F Bottom 5%
2022		15	33	420	2	12.7	D+ D+ Bottom 30%
2021		17	30	373	3	12.4	D D Bottom 20%
2020		16	7	140	2	20.0	D- D- Bottom 12%
2019		13	21	174	5	8.3	D D Bottom 20%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The C+ Contract Value Index on Foster Moreau's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $3M AAV over two years, Moreau carries a reasonable depth-piece price tag for a 29-year-old tight end with seven seasons of NFL experience, but his current production—59 receiving yards across 11 games in the 2025 season—reflects a rotational role rather than a featured weapon, which aligns the contract to its actual market value rather than overpaying for name recognition. On the tight end market, a sub-$3M AAV signals Houston views him as depth insurance, not a starter, and that positioning is accurate given his B- performance grade; he's a reliable contributor on limited snaps, not a foundational piece. The two-year structure offers modest flexibility without long-term commitment risk, which suits a veteran at this stage of his career—he's past his prime athletic window but still capable of solid technical work in a defined role. Media coverage and fan sentiment both frame this as smart, low-risk roster building behind an existing starter, suggesting Houston's front office correctly sized the opportunity and priced the deal accordingly. The CVI grade reflects a fair market exchange: Moreau gets stable employment with a team that values his veteran steadiness, and Houston adds proven depth without overextending itself—exactly what you'd expect from this tier of acquisition.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Foster's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Production at tight end earns Foster Moreau a B- performance grade in the current sample. The 29-year-old seven-year veteran occupies the solid depth tier—competent enough to hold a roster spot in Houston's system but not a centerpiece in any meaningful way. His 2025 season production of 59 receiving yards across 11 games reflects the kind of limited offensive usage typical of a rotational tight end, suggesting more of a complementary role than featured target potential. Moreau's blocking acumen and reliable hands—the traits media coverage repeatedly highlighted—appear to be his defensive value proposition, though the receiving yard total indicates he isn't carrying significant load in the passing game. At this career stage, he fits squarely into Houston's measured approach to depth building during the offseason: not flashy, not expensive, but tactically sound for a young, ascending team making steady roster moves across multiple positions. The Texans' recent signings of defensive contributors and offensive linemen signal a front office focused on systematic improvement rather than dramatic overhauls, and Moreau slots into that framework as precisely the kind of low-maintenance veteran backup who provides insurance without upside expectations.

How Foster Compares at the Position

Foster Moreau ranks 42nd of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Foster between Chig Okonkwo (B-) just ahead and Cameron Latu (B-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

The Foster Moreau signing earns a B- sentiment grade, reflecting measured optimism around what Houston fans view as smart, low-risk roster building. Media coverage has framed this as a straightforward depth acquisition behind Dalton Schultz, with outlets praising Moreau's reliable hands and blocking ability from his three seasons in New Orleans. The positive reception stands in stark contrast to his dismal F performance grade, highlighting how context matters more than raw production when evaluating role players. Recent headlines have focused on the "who is this guy?" angle rather than celebrating a marquee addition, which aligns with Houston's broader approach of making steady, unspectacular moves like signing Wyatt Teller, Evan Brown, and several defensive pieces. The narrative sits comfortably in "solid depth move" territory — not exciting enough to generate major buzz, but competent enough that fans aren't questioning the front office's judgment.