Desmond King’s football journey has taken some unexpected turns, leading him back to the Houston Texans. The cornerback experienced being cut by the Texans at the end of last summer’s training camp, followed by a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played only three games in the AFC North before being released. Subsequently, King headed to San Diego to train and maintain his fitness. Recently, he received a call expressing the Texans’ interest in bringing him back, an opportunity he eagerly accepted.
Expressing his excitement about rejoining the team, King emphasized the familial atmosphere within the Texans. Having missed his teammates, he sees this return as a second chance to be with the “family.” King views it as an opportunity to contribute to the team’s success and is eager to focus on playing football without overthinking – a fresh start, as he describes it.
“I am excited to be back. That’s all that matters. Giving me a second chance here to come back and be with the family; I missed these guys so much. Just to see them doing well, it’s good to be back in a good presence with them. I feel like this is an opportunity for me just to come out here and play ball. Not to think too much about it and come here with a clear mind. Like I have said before, this is a fresh start; just go in and do what I do best, and that is play football.”
Even during his time away from the roster, King remained a supporter of the Texans, cheering for them as they achieved a current record of 6-4. Despite not being on the field, he continued to watch and root for his former teammates, finding joy in their success.
King and the Texans will face a challenging matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, aiming to maintain their positive momentum. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 12 p.m. CT and will be televised on CBS. As King returns to the field with a renewed sense of purpose, he looks forward to contributing to the team’s continued success.
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