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The Houston Texans are making sure their interior defensive line stays stout without breaking the bank. On Monday, the team reached an agreement to re-sign defensive tackle Naquan Jones to a one-year, $2 million contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The deal is a masterclass in low-risk roster building. While the base value […]

The Houston Texans are making a few last-minute cap-clearing moves ahead of free agency. Houston gave itself more flexibility by restructuring the contracts of star defensive backs Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre. The Texans used the simple salary-to-bonus structure on both players’ deals to create $22.532 million in cap space, NFL insider Tom Pelissero […]

The Houston Texans have signed veteran tight end Dalton Schultz to a one-year contract extension worth $12.6 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport reported the agreement Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter, noting that the deal increases Schultz’s guaranteed money across the next two seasons. “The #Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have […]

After missing all of 2025 with a mysterious foot injury, the Houston Texans have released running back Joe Mixon. The Texans granted Mixon’s release, which came on Thursday, according to Adam Schefter. This move now saves $8 million in cap space for the Texans, as they now have $15.8 million, putting them roughly 19th to […]

The Houston Texans locked Danielle Hunter on a massive $35.6 million extension deal one year ago. But the star defensive end is set to become even richer. NFL insider for Fox Sports Jordan Schultz revealed the blockbuster details late Thursday night. “The Texans and five-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter are finalizing a 1-year, $40.1 […]

With free agency right around the corner, teams around the NFL are finding ways to clear up cap space to acquire new talent. The Houston Texans were the latest clear up some cap space after restructuring Derek Stingley Jr.’s $113 million contract. Reports indicate that the Texans are converging $21.59 million of Stingley’s contract into […]

The Houston Texans have some major questions to answer this offseason, looking to bounce back after their brutal playoff loss to the New England Patriots. The Texans recently made a splash by trading for running back David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions, sending out offensive lineman Juice Scruggs in the process. Now, the Texans have […]

The NFL Combine tends to sharpen priorities. For the Houston Texans, the message coming out of Indianapolis was to protect CJ Stroud and fortify the trenches or risk stagnation. Houston is no longer in the “happy to be here” phase of its rebuild. They have a franchise quarterback in place and a defense featuring legitimate […]

In arguably the biggest move so far in the offseason, the Houston Texans acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two future draft picks. The deal underscored the Texans’ intent to shore up their offense, especially on the ground, bringing in a proven ball carrier […]

Whenever a fantasy football manager hears the word trade, their ears perk up. But that is because it usually involves players in their league. Trades involving marquee names in the National Football League, however, are not overly common. Yet, Monday morning saw one of the bigger ones in recent memory. The Detroit Lions traded running […]

The 2026 NFL offseason is finally heating up. Last week the entire league met in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The next big milestone of the offseason is NFL free agency, which technically kicks off at 4PM ET on March 11th at the start of the new league year. But some teams are […]

On Monday morning, the Detroit Lions opted to shake things up by trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The move breaks up the running back tandem of Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, and gives the Texans another […]

Though Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery shut down a trade report on Sunday, his fate was revealed the next day as he starts a new chapter in his NFL journey. After Montgomery’s 2025 season with the Lions, headlining a backfield with star Jahmyr Gibbs, he will now head to the Houston Texans. Adam Schefter […]

General manager Nick Caserio recently claimed during a press conference that the Houston Texans have no intentions of trading CJ Stroud. It felt like a comment that didn’t necessarily need to be made, as there was little to no speculation of the franchise moving on from Stroud to begin with. Even so, Caserio doubled down […]

The Houston Texans did not have the best performance in the playoffs this past season, but their struggles came mostly on offense. CJ Stroud may have had one of the worst performances in his career, as he threw four interceptions in the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, which led them to a 28-16 […]

The Houston Texans were one of the best stories to follow during the 2025 season. Houston started the regular season 0-3, but then went on a 12-2 run that almost propelled them to the AFC Championship. Now the Texans are rumored to be mulling a big move ahead of NFL free agency in March. KPRC2’s […]

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon underwent offseason surgery for a lingering foot/ankle injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 NFL season, according to a report Tuesday. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Texans general manager Nick Caserio confirmed Mixon had surgery but did not provide […]

The Houston Texans are currently in the middle of a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Texans are coming off a brutal playoff loss to the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs, ending their season in unceremonious fashion. In that game, Texans quarterback CJ Stroud put […]

The Houston Texans are neither rebuilding nor ahead of schedule. They are bona fide contenders with a quarterback who could be among the long-term faces of the AFC. Here’s the uncomfortable truth about contenders, though: once you arrive, the margin for error shrinks. The difference between a Divisional Round exit and a Super Bowl appearance […]

The Houston Texans could be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 offseason. Houston looked incredible during the 2025 season, but lost a brutal playoff game with New England to end their Cinderella run. Now the Texans have plenty of motivation to improve the roster over the next few months. Unfortunately, that could be […]

If the Houston Texans manage to make it to the Super Bowl, it’d be because of cap discipline. That’s because sustaining contention in the NFL is often harder than reaching it. For Houston, the 2026 offseason represents the moment where a rising powerhouse must transition from aggressive roster building to calculated roster trimming. DeMeco Ryans […]

The Houston Texans saw their season come to an end with a blowout loss against the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs last month. It was an awful performance for quarterback CJ Stroud, who threw four interceptions in the first half alone in some icy weather conditions in Foxborough. Stroud […]

After a playoff flameout, the Houston Texans have key players they need to re-sign. And they need to add free-agent pieces. Also, as draft season ramps up, here is the Texans’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup following the Super Bowl. After a 12-5 regular season and a playoff win over the Steelers, the Texans watched […]

The Houston Texans are a difficult team to figure out following the 2025 season. Houston caught fire during the second half of the season, winning nine consecutive games to finish 12-5 with a playoff berth. Unfortunately, it all came to an end against the Patriots during the Divisional Round. Houston is now left with several […]

Bryce Young and CJ Stroud will be connected throughout their entire careers, as Young was taken No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers, while Stroud was selected No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft. With three seasons under their belts, it appears NFL analyst Chris Simms likes one quarterback more […]

Contender pressure can bring really difficult roster math. That’s because success in the NFL doesn’t just raise expectations. It accelerates timelines. That’s what the Houston Texans are in the middle of. The coming 2026 offseason isn’t about proving they belong among the AFC elite. That box has already been checked. Instead, the challenge now is […]

Five years after announcing his retirement, former Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub is looking to return to the NFL. The two-time Pro Bowler is not looking to get back on the field, but rather to return to the NFL as a coach. Schaub, 44, last played for the Falcons in 2020 and […]

They say a fresh haircut can signal a fresh start. If that’s true, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is stepping into 2026 with a completely different mindset. Images of Stroud sporting a clean, short fade went viral Tuesday. It instantly drew double-takes from fans used to seeing the franchise quarterback with his signature dreadlocks. That’s […]

The Houston Texans sustained their playoff relevance in 2025. Twelve wins, a division title, and a roster that looks built to contend for years all reinforced the idea that DeMeco Ryans has turned Houston into one of the AFC’s most structurally sound franchises. However, the NFL has a way of humbling even the best-laid plans. […]

Despite CJ Stroud’s brutal showing in this year’s playoffs, the Houston Texans are standing pat with the star quarterback. Stroud was unable to overcome the challenges of the Patriots’ defense in the AFC Divisional Round. He only completed 20 passes out of 47 attempts for 212 yards and one touchdown and the aforementioned interceptions. It […]

The Houston Texans may have some mental work to do on young quarterback CJ Stroud. And a key trade might help them get over the top in 2026. A good 2026 NFL Draft would help, too, and here’s a seven-round mock, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator. Early draft picks are good for the […]

The Houston Texans seemed to have taken a step forward in 2025 and were poised for a deep playoff run, but they were once again stopped in the Divisional Round for the third consecutive season. This time, while Houston’s defense put on another elite performance, CJ Stroud faltered with four first-half interceptions in a loss […]

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon missed the entire 2025 season due to a bizarre foot/ankle injury. He missed the Texans’ run to the Divisional Round. But what he really wants is another opportunity to compete in the Super Bowl. Mixon was feeling nostalgic after the AFC Championship Game and expressed his desires to return […]

On Sunday, the Houston Texans’ 2025 season came to an end with a blowout loss against the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs. It was a disastrous performance for quarterback CJ Stroud, who threw four interceptions in the first half alone, ending what was a frustrating third season for the young […]

The Houston Texans made a run to the Divisional Round despite not having running back Joe Mixon on the field. Now, the reasoning behind Mixon’s absence has become a bit more clear. The running back remained out with what was classified as a foot injury for the entire season. However, Mixon’s situation is a bit […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, heading into 2026. Rodgers finished his one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 leading the team to the playoffs. While Rodgers might return to Pittsburgh for next season, a team insider thinks another NFL franchise might sign him. Steelers beat writer Mike DeFabo […]

A familiar ending demands a smarter response from the Houston Texans. At some point, they have to realize that talent alone stops being enough. The Texans have reached that inflection point. Their latest Divisional Round loss wasn’t a collapse of belief or effort. It was a reminder that playoff football exposes structural weaknesses more ruthlessly […]

Just four teams remain in the NFL playoffs as conference championship week is upon us. Divisional Round weekend is one of the best weeks of the year, and it delivered once again on Saturday and Sunday with four games that had just about everything. To start the weekend off, the Broncos escaped the Bills at […]

It was a tough finish for Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud. And now the team must begin roster building for 2026. Part of that process will be the NFL Draft, and here are the Texans’ top three targets after the playoff defeat to the Patriots. A miserable turnover-fest sent the Texans packing in a 28-16 […]