M.J. Stewart entered the NFL as a second-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2018 after a strong career at North Carolina. He later spent two seasons with Cleveland before signing with Houston in 2022. Since arriving with the Texans, Stewart has become a familiar part of the defensive rotation and special teams, bringing experience across different roles in the secondary.
His 2022 season was an important start to that Houston chapter, as he appeared in all 17 games and finished with 41 total tackles. Stewart then made a notable impact against Indianapolis in 2023, starting at safety and recording a team-high 10 tackles while forcing a fumble on the opening play of the Colts' first drive. Across his Texans career through 2025, he has recorded 100 tackles and five passes defended.
A M.J. Stewart T-Shirt (https://www.htownfootballtees.com/collections/mj-stewart-t-shirt) highlights a player whose value has come from experience, versatility and dependable work within the Texans defense. After several seasons in Tampa Bay and Cleveland, Stewart has built a substantial Houston chapter and remains a recognizable veteran name for fans who follow the defensive players beyond the headline stars.