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The Houston Texans are under new leadership, but keeping it in the family. Cal McNair is now the principal owner of the football franchise, per NBC Sports.  He is the son of the previous team owner, the late Bob McNair. “The Houston Texans mean so much to our family and I’m extremely proud that Cal […]

The Houston Texans aren’t letting this opportunity they got go to waste. After a magical season led by CJ Stroud, Houston is looking to capitalize by bolstering their lineup by improving at key areas. In particular, their defense a decent makeover, as they were able to sign players such as Danielle Hunter, Denico Autry, and […]

It’s time to go crazy if you’re a Houston Texans fan. Last season, the team shocked the world by making a magical run to the playoffs. Not only did they make it to the postseason… they also beat the Cleveland Browns to advance to the second-round. Despite losing to the Baltimore Ravens, hope is at […]

Head coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans are currently in the process of capitalizing off of last year’s successful run in what is now a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Texans have been (relatively) quiet thus far in the NFL’s free agency period leading up to the upcoming […]

The Baltimore Ravens lost one of their best offensive linemen this offseason after letting Morgan Moses go in free agency. It’s not an ideal situation for Lamar Jackson or the offense as it could lead to some struggles in the trenches. Despite that, the front office may have finally found its replacement for Moses. On […]

The Houston Texans are gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft with ambitious aspirations. Of course, they want to fortify their roster and leave a lasting impact on the forthcoming season. Amid escalating excitement and widespread speculation, let’s explore a hypothetical three-round mock draft scenario that could potentially propel the Texans’ trajectory way up. Houston […]

The Houston Texans were the breakout team of the 2023 NFL season. They went from the second overall pick to a playoff win with plenty of young players emerging as breakout stars for the club. They entered the 2024 offseason with plenty of ammo to keep the positive momentum going. The Texans had an abundance […]

The new league year has arrived for the Houston Texans. There will be new players coming in due to NFL Free Agency, a lot of young guns because of the draft, and higher expectations after last season’s postseason success. CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., and Coach DeMeco Ryans have all loaded to forge a better […]

It’s that time of year again, Bill Mafia. What would an offseason be without the Buffalo Bills’ star wide receiver drumming up rumors, speculation, and controversy out of nowhere? Well that’s what happened when Stefon Diggs decided to post cryptic tweets on social media in mid-March, which is why we now have to write about […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears made a blockbuster Keenan Allen trade on Thursday, which even shocked the veteran wide receiver. The six-time Pro Bowl wideout wasn’t surprised he was traded. He just thought the deal would be with the Houston Texans or New York Jets, the two teams his camp had permission to […]

In the tumultuous world of NFL free agency, the Houston Texans have made a pretty bold move that will hugely affect their offense. The signing of veteran running back Joe Mixon to a lucrative 3-year, $27 million contract extension has fans buzzing with excitement and analysts debating the wisdom of this significant investment. Let’s delve […]

All eyes in the NFL are on free agency right now, and for good reason given the frenzy of deals that we have seen take place over the past few days. But with the biggest names off the board, some teams are going to begin pivoting to the upcoming NFL Draft, which helps explain the […]

After nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Danielle Hunter is leaving the franchise to join the Houston Texans. As he begins the next era of his NFL career, Hunter will never forget his time with the Vikings. The star defensive end signed a two-year, $49 million contract with the Texans. Now leaving the only NFL […]

The Houston Texans have made a monumental move during the 2024 NFL free agency period to bolster their CJ Stroud-led offense. After losing Devin Singletary to the New York Giants, the Texans traded for Bengals RB Joe Mixon. Now, both sides have agreed to a contract extension. Texans secure Mixon with long-term contract extension  Joe […]

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 […]