Texans current eight man rotation six games in:
Starting DL
Anderson
Collins
Rankins
Greenard
Backup DL
Hughes
Hinish
Davis
Horton
Adding Myjai Sanders gives the DL that designated pass rusher they haven’t had the first six games. They cut Jacob Martin after camp and didn’t really replace that DPR role, but Sanders should be able to fill the role. He has the fastest 10 yard split of any DE on the roster (1.57 timed at combine). The only DE on the team that broke 1.6 (Anderson at second with a 1.61 10 yard split). That quick get-off should be helpful in applying pressure and will be a new element to add to the DL if he earns playing time.
Hassan Ridgeway, if he returns, will provide a much needed interior upgrade. Ridgeway’s career has been marred by injury, but he’s a starting caliber DT when healthy. IF he can return for any significant amount of time, he will be a massive upgrade over Hinish as top reserve DT and the defense will benefit.