I doubt that the Texans will get much in compensation.
Doesn't mean they lose out on the trade.
It's just a matter of dumping a contract since 2021 is a losing season.
Texans trade starting cornerback Bradley Roby to the Saints
saintswire.usatoday.com
Roby is a decent CB who seems to begin to learn what it takes at the position.
(To tackle better, to be better as a run defender from the outside, something he sorely lacked as a Broncos.)
O'Brien overpaid for him the first year, especially when he missed 6 games.
Last year, when he began to earn his keep on the new contract, he lost another six games. (The Texans still lost because of his not being on the field).
Bradley Roby contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations.
www.spotrac.com
This is just a contract dumping situation at roughly fair market value.
I wouldn't expect the Texans to receive much as compensation.
(Though I could be wrong.)
If the Texans get more than a 5th without paying extra dollars, I will give NC some points.
But according to Spotrac, I don't see anything out of the ordinary.