Agent: A.J. Bouye leaving the Texans

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The agent for Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye has informed the AFC South champions that his client is leaving to sign with another NFL team.

Dallas-based agent Fred Lyles told the Texans on Thursday prior to the start of the free agency signing period.

The Texans made competitive offers to try to retain Bouye, raising their annual average more than once during negotiations to try to keep the ascending young corner.

Bouye may wind up making $13 million or above as a free agent.

Bouye is still in the process of choosing which team he'll sign with.

Among the interested teams: the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts.

Bouye defended a career-high 16 passes defended with one interception last season

A frequent guidepost referenced for a potential Bouye deal is the five-year, $62.5 million contract signed by New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins last March. That included a total of $28.8 million fully guaranteed with a $10 million signing bonus. It's believed Bouye's deal will exceed those numbers.