Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Denver Broncos have traded restricted free-agent offensive lineman Chris Myers to the Houston Texans for a sixth-round pick.

Because the Broncos had tendered Myers at the lowest level (which would have given them a sixth-round draft pick as compensation), the trade works out essentially the same way as it would have if  Myers had signed an offer sheet with the Texans and the Broncos had declined to match the offer.  John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans wanted to get the deal done easily and quickly, which is why they worked it out as a trade, rather than a free-agent signing.

Myers, who has played his entire three-year career for the Broncos (including 2005, when Texans coach Gary Kubiak was the offensive coordinator), is versatile enough to play either guard or center.  The Texans are expected to play him at center.

Myers signed a four-year, $11 million contract that includes $3 million guaranteed.