Wide receiver Randall Cobb had offers from other NFL teams, but when the Houston Texans reached out to him, he didn't hesitate.
The 10-year veteran agreed to terms with Houston last week, soon after free agency opened on March 18.
"It was a tough decision to make but what my agent was telling me about Coach (Bill) O'Brien and the opportunity that he wanted to give me to kind of do some of the things I did back in Green Bay was one of the main reasons that I jumped at the offer," Cobb said in his introductory press conference via phone on Friday.
A second-round draft pick in 2011, Cobb played eight seasons with Green Bay, finishing his tenure there with 41 touchdown catches, ranking sixth in receptions (470) and 11th in yards (5,524).
In 2019, Dallas signed the 29-year-old receiver to a one-year deal. Cobb played in 15 games with six starts, averaging a career-best 15.1 yards per catch. With the Cowboys he recorded 828 yards on 55 receptions, scoring three touchdowns.
The Cowboys were also in the mix to sign Cobb in free agency this year, but Cobb ultimately chose Houston.
"The reason why I picked the Texans, I mean obviously you look at what they've been able to do over the past few years, make it to the playoffs four of the past five times," Cobb said. "At this point in my career, I still don't have a ring, so I want to be in a situation where I have that possibility."
Houston Texans and WR Randall Cobb, free agent from the Dallas Cowboys, agreed to terms.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) catches a touchdown pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) defends on the play during the first half of the NFL game in Arlington,Texas, Sunday, Nov.10, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) stretches for an extra yard with a reception during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) catches a touchdown pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) defends on the play during the first half of the NFL game in Arlington,Texas, Sunday, Nov.10, 2019. (Eric Bakke via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a reception against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) catches the football in pre game warm ups during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Cowboys 31-24. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Randall Cobb (18) is tackled after a catch by Washington Redskins linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins, 47-16. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Randall Cobb (18) stretches to make a fourth-down catch during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 17-9. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a catch against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Randall Cobb (18) leaves his feet to make a catch during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 17-9. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a reception during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 37-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Randall Cobb (18) is tackled after a catch by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 17-9. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday Oct. 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb pulls in a pass against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) runs after a catch during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Vikings beat the Cowboys 28-24. (Cooper Neill via AP)
