Niemann, a longtime special-teams standout with the Chargers, was cut by Houston and immediately joined Green Bay to bolster return coverage. His 64-game Chargers tenure featured leading ST tackles in 2021 and 2024, with heavy ST snaps in 2023. His quick transition speaks to a role on kick-coverage units and situational packages in Green Bay.

Nick Niemann is another linebacker recently signed by the Texans, providing depth and experience alongside E.J. Speed in the linebacker corps. His addition complements Speed's signing well.

Nick Niemann joins the Houston Texans after spending four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. He specializes in special teams, having played over 1,200 snaps in that area, and will add depth to the Texans' linebacker corps led by Azeez Al-Shaair and Christian Harris.