The Houston Texans traded defensive end Charlies Omenihu to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday for a reported sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Omenihu confirmed the trade to SportsTalk 790 in Houston.
“A little bit of shock, but I know it’s a business,” Omenihu said after the trade was finalized. “It happens. I appreciate the city of Houston, I appreciate the organization for drafting me and all the guys in my time here. It’s a new opportunity and I’m ready.”
Omenihu had drawn interest from several teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who acquired Melvin Ingram III earlier Tuesday.
Omenihu, 24, recorded 11 tackles and three quarterback hits in six games (two starts) this season. He has seven sacks in 35 games (seven starts) for the Texans in two-plus seasons. The Texans selected him in the fifth round of the 2019 draft.