The Texans plan to pursue free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha as part of their continued defensive makeover. Houston is switching to a 3-4 defense and their move has been stunted by the NFL lockout. "There is significant pressure on the franchise to finally break through and reach the playoffs, and that task is only compounded by all of the teaching, learning and bonding time lost because of the lockout," writes Jason La Canfora of The NFL Network.