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The Houston Texans signed former Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter to a two-year, $49 million contract in a big-money deal on Day 2 of 2024 NFL free agency. So, how good or bad is this signing for the Texans? Read on to find out and see our final grade for this deal. The Texans […]

The Houston Texans have had a rather successful offseason as they load up the roster to build around CJ Stroud. Fans were hopeful former first-round pick, Sheldon Rankins would re-sign with the team. However, it appears the Cincinnati Bengals stole him away in free agency. Rankins officially signed a two-year $26 million deal with the […]

The legal tampering window has brought blessings and curses to the Minnesota Vikings. From the jump, the Atlanta Falcons and free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins came to a deal that would end his time in Minnesota. That was just one problem, as the Vikings also lost pass-rusher Danielle Hunter to the Houston Texans and still […]

The Houston Texans looked to have potentially beefed up their offense, trading with the Cincinnati Bengals for running back Joe Mixon. It was originally believed that the Bengals would be releasing Mixon, but then the Texans traded for the veteran back for a conditional seventh-round pick, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Bengals, after all, […]

The Houston Texans are prioritizing the reinforcement of their defense in preparation for the 2024 season. As a result, Houston has made a decisive NFL free agency move on former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter. Texans bolster defense with exceptional multi-time Pro Bowl LB  Houston and Danielle Hunter have agreed to a two-year, $49 million […]

Talk about a swerve! Yesterday, the Cincinnati Bengals decided to release long-time veteran running back Joe Mixon. It was a move that most fans expected, given his contract and his production. However, in a surprising twist, the Bengals are changing up their plans. While they’re still letting Joe Mixon go, they are now trading him […]

Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton has revealed that he is in remission following a diagnosis of late-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Horton shared the positive news on Monday announcing his health update through the Texans’ official X account. The rookie defensive end took a leave from the team late last year citing a “personal health matter” […]

The Houston Texans were unexpectedly competitive in the recently concluded season. They hit the draft jackpot after acquiring CJ Stroud and are now trying to build on their postseason success. One of the best ways to start is to reinforce Coach DeMeco Ryans’ defensive squad through NFL Free Agency. They did exactly that as former […]

Just hours after losing running back Saquon Barkley to the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants have obtained his replacement. The Giants and running back Devin Singletary have agreed to a deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: “Source: The #Giants and #Texans RB Devin “Motor” Singletary have reached an agreement for him to go […]

Just before the NFL free agency window opened on Monday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the release of their longest-tenured played. Defensive end Arik Armstead began his career with the Niners back in 2015, but with the two sides unable to reach an agreement on a restructured deal, San Francisco elected for the 30-year-old to […]

There is no doubt that the free agency market for the NFL is about to heat up as Monday marks the opening of the window for the legal negotiation window. It’s about to be a barrage of news for a ton of players, but one of the best stars on the market that will be […]

There were a ton of marquee players who were slapped with the franchise tag before Tuesday’s NFL deadline. One of those players was a pass rusher: Carolina’s Brian Burns, who was poised for a hefty pay day if he was able to hit free agency. However, the Panthers will keep him around unless they work […]

There were many star players who were hit with the franchise tag before Tuesday’s deadline for teams to do so. Some of those players included Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns, New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, and Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who agreed to a new […]

Since the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign, Tennessee Titans fans have been preparing to say goodbye to one of the best offensive players in the history of the franchise. But when Derrick Henry officially signs with another team in NFL free agency as is expected, it will feel surreal for most of Nashville. He […]

In what looks to be an NFL free agency with a number of promising running backs, Josh Jacobs may be at the forefront of all of them, with the Raiders choosing not to franchise tag him. At just 26 years old and with five years of experience, the former Alabama running back will most likely […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner, and there are going to be some big names that get paid this offseason. Arguably the best player available out of the bunch is Kansas City Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones, who has been trying to get a long-term deal from the Chiefs for months. Now, […]

The Houston Texans have been one of the most intriguing teams in the NFL over the past few years. After a dismal 2022 season, the Texans bounced back in a big way in 2023. They finished with a 10-7 record and made it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. However, despite their success, many […]

Dalton Schultz did not fully realize the distractions he and the players had to go through in Arlington until he left the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 and signed with the Houston Texans. Schultz opened up about his experience during his time with Dallas, calling the atmosphere there akin to that of a zoo. “You think […]

Teams across the NFL had until Tuesday to decide whether or not to place the franchise tag on key impending free agents. Numerous players were slapped with that designation, including the likes of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, among others. […]

Quarterback CJ Stroud helped put the Houston Texans on the map with a Rookie of the Year award winning season. However, Stroud wasn’t the only member of the Texans to have a breakout 2023 campaign. Houston has awarded kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn a three-year, $15.9 million contract extension, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. The deal […]

The 2024 NFL Free Agency is coming up soon. Numerous pending free agents, including Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, among others, were slapped with the franchise tag in order for those teams to retain those players or at least get some prime draft picks in return for […]

The UCLA Bruins are seeking to bolster their coaching staff by targeting Howard graduate Ted White as their quarterbacks coach. In an effort to revitalize their offense, the Bruins hope to pair White with former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, according to Doug Samuels of Football Scoop. Like Bieniemy, White […]

The Houston Texans are starting NFL free agency with a bang, inking a Dalton Schultz contract extension to keep quarterback CJ Stroud’s favorite tight end target on the team for three more seasons. “Sources: The #Texans have agreed to terms on a deal to keep TE Dalton Schultz in Houston. He gets a 3-year, $36M […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine to not just talk about what he is looking for in terms of the team’s next prospects, but the Super Bowl loss for the San Francisco 49ers. Before taking the main job for the Texans, he was the defensive coordinator […]

The NFL’s 2024 free agent class offers a ton of talent at the running back position, and one of them is New York Giants star Saquon Barkley. A two-time Pro Bowler, Barkley was given the franchise tag by New York last season and his one-year deal worth up to worth up to $11 million is […]

Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil earned his fourth Pro Bowl appearance last season despite fighting through nagging injuries and missing three games. After a minor “cleanup” procedure once 2023 came to a close, expect him to be even more effective protecting franchise quarterback CJ Stroud’s blindside going forward. Tunsil reportedly underwent knee surgery shortly […]

The Houston Texans emerged as one of the most exciting up-and-coming teams in the NFL during the 2023-24 season, and it’s thanks in large part to the smooth transition quarterback CJ Stroud, the second overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, had from the collegiate level. Nonetheless, as good as Stroud was in his rookie […]

The Houston Texans are a team on the rise in the NFL right now, which was clear as day when they made it to the Divisional Round of the 2024 playoffs. Off the field, though, there’s been a bit of drama surrounding the team, with their owner, Janice McNair, facing a lawsuit from her own […]

Six days before the 2023 NFL Draft, veteran NFL reporter Bob McGinn of GoLong.com published the S2 test results of several quarterbacks who were about to be coming into the NFL. For those unaware, the S2 test is a pre-draft cognition test that supposedly does a suitable job of predicting the mental capacity and quick-decision […]

The 2023 Houston Texans were living proof of how quickly a successful rebuild can come together. Not only did the Texans take the first step toward establishing themselves as year-in, year-out contenders in the AFC by making the playoffs and winning a game in the Wild Card Round, but even more important to their long-term […]

There’s no doubt the Houston Texans are a rising NFL power. Behind first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback CJ Stroud last season, Houston established itself as a legitimate threat in the AFC just a year removed from going 3-13. The Texans’ breakout campaign came to an end in the divisional round of the […]

With his dynamic plays and run to an AFC South crown, rookie quarterback CJ Stroud helped put the Houston Texas on the map. As the Texans look to run it back in year two, Houston could add some intriguing reinforcements around their star. If Saquon Barkley were to leave the New York Giants, the Texans […]

The Houston Texans emerged from out of nowhere in 2023. While it was expected that at some point soon the Texans would become playoff hopefuls after drafting CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. in last year’s draft, doing so in their rookie seasons was not. This meteoric rise in Houston was in large part due […]

The Houston Texans had an impressive 2023 campaign. They made significant strides, including a playoff appearance reaching the Divisional Round. Now, the team is poised for continued growth. To sustain their positive momentum, the Texans must strategically address key positions during the upcoming free agency window. This analysis examines four talented free agents whose addition […]

Houston Texans’ star quarterback, CJ Stroud, turned heads on Friday after a video revealed him leaving a celebrity softball game with Amber Rose. However, it might not be what everyone is speculating, as reports suggest Stroud was just being a nice guy. Paparazzi swarmed Stroud and Rose as they left the field. They each entered […]

CJ Stroud is coming off an impressive rookie season. Earning a Pro Bowl selection and winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, the Houston Texans quarterback has shown plenty of promise at a young age. Right now, it seems as if he’s making the most out of his pro-athlete status as well. Stroud was […]

Last year leading up to the NFL Draft, CJ Stroud’s test scores were leaked. It caused some speculation that he may not be worth a top pick that year, but luckily for the Houston Texans, they didn’t listen to that speculation. Now, skip ahead to 2024, an agency is asking prospects to not take any […]

As most of us are still trying to come to the conclusion that the NFL season is over, that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking forward to the 2024 season, right? Of course not. As we’re now entering the NFL offseason, there’s still plenty to look forward to, such as free agency, the combine, and […]

The Houston Texans’ stellar rookie CJ Stroud is quite the established player on the hardwood and he is scheduled to take part in Friday’s Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Stroud shared a story recently about a high school game during which he scored 40 points against a rising NBA rookie from the Miami Heat. Recently […]