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Former Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans edge rusher JJ Watt is well into retirement. He has no regrets about calling it a career after the 2022-23 NFL season. Watt also has no plans of unretiring for a one-day contract. The Texans legend revealed why the one-day contract does not mean anything to him. He thinks […]

The Houston Texans drafted C.J. Stroud second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft but still have another young quarterback on their roster in Davis Mills. Stroud, a standout at Ohio State, is the long-term plan but he may not be leading the team right out of the gate. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that […]

There’s a plethora of excitement and optimism surrounding the new-look Houston Texans as they set their sights on making a big leap in 2023. After breaking down the Texans’ game-by-game predictions, let’s take a look at some upcoming position battles where we could see rookies push veterans for playing time and potentially starting roles entering Texans’ […]

The Houston Rockets will reportedly pursue free agent point guard Kyrie Irving this offseason if their top target James Harden decides to stay in Philadelphia. The Rockets are expected to have a ton of cap space and have the means to pay a superstar like Irving or Harden, but Shannon Sharpe said on Undisputed that the […]

The Houston Texans announced that franchise legend J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor at halftime of Houston’s Oct. 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt, who retired from professional football after the 2022 season, spent the first ten seasons of his career with the Texans. Arguably the greatest player to […]

As the Houston Texans prepare for the highly anticipated 2023 NFL season, it’s time to uncover the hidden gems that hold the potential to reshape the team’s future. Amidst a promising roster, two players have been silently making their mark, ready to soar to new heights. In this article, we delve into the inspiring stories […]

Houston Texans offensive lineman and former Alabama State standout Tytus Howard has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year award. Presented by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), this honor is bestowed annually upon a distinguished professional football player who attended a Historically Black College and University […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods thinks his days as a top pass-catcher in the NFL are still ahead of him. If he gets his chances with the Texans he has confidence that he can have another 1,000-yard season and be among the “best in the world.” “It’s just about getting the opportunity to make […]

Not everyone can be great on just their first day in the NFL. Former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt will be the first one to tell people that, which he also did through a video he posted on Thursday. JJ Watt particularly talked about why it’s just normal for NFL rookies […]

The Houston Texans selected wide receiver John Metchie III in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Metchie unfortunately was unable to suit up as a rookie after being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, but he intends to play for the Texans in 2023. What do the Texans expect from him in his first […]

DeAndre Hopkins played the first seven seasons of his career with the Houston Texans, and after being released by the Arizona Cardinals last week, the 30-year-old is considering a homecoming with his old team. “Hopkins, who was a three-time All-Pro while playing for the Texans, is interested in re-joining his former team, a person with […]

The Houston Texans’ 2023 NFL Draft included a huge swing for the fence, with the team taking Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud at No. 2 and Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3. The latter cost the Texans their 2024 first-round pick, and that’s not only the riskiest move of the Texans’ draft […]

The Houston Texans are laying the foundation of their rebuild with rookie head coach DeMeco Ryans and a roster highlighter by young talent. Veterans like Robert Woods and Jimmie Ward are there to ensure that the youngsters find and stay on the right track. Woods previously compared Ryans’ Texans squad to Sean McVay’s Los Angeles […]

As expected, C.J. Stroud garnered plenty of attention during the opening week of the Houston Texans’ OTAs. On the heels of featuring in the Texans’ rookie minicamp schedule, Stroud joined the rest of the team to take part in Houston’s OTAs. The former Ohio State standout continued to get familiar with Texans offensive coordinator Bobby […]

Despite OTAs already starting, the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not yet finished. Let’s see how the Houston Texans want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the perfect trade that the Texans must offer the Las Vegas Raiders […]

How far will the Houston Texans go during the 2023 NFL season? The Texans ended the 2022 season with a record of 3-13-1, putting them in 4th place in the AFC South and 16th in the AFC. They hired former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to be the sixth head coach in franchise history […]

While most of the NFL’s top free agents have already found a team, Jadeveon Clowney remains on the open market. With DeMeco Ryans now with the Houston Texans, Clowney could potentially join in on the reunion. Clowney was selected by the Texans with the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He spent five […]

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills doesn’t think he’ll be taking on a mentorship role for CJ Stroud, and he doesn’t plan to. Mills admitted as much on Tuesday as he expressed his desire to compete for the starting quarterback job in Houston. After the Texans selected Stroud with the second overall pick in the 2023 […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud and 2023 No. 2 overall pick was not with the first team at OTAs, that was incumbent starter Davis Mills. However, Stroud is focusing on trying to get better, regardless of where that leaves him on the depth chart. “I’m just trying to get better,” CJ Stroud said, via […]

After a few rough seasons, the Houston Texans are potentially about to be on the upswing. Two stud rookies in C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson and a new head coach in DeMeco Ryans could build the team back up into a winner. Veteran players are taking notice of what Houston is doing. One of them […]

The Houston Texans signed outside linebacker Jacob Martin to a 1-year deal, Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Martin played on the edge for Houston from 2019 to 2021. He played for the New York Jets and Denver Broncos last season, recording 14 tackles, five quarterback hits and a forced fumble. The Texans’ rushing defense allowed 25 […]

The national narrative around the new-look Houston Texans has changed in recent weeks. Despite still being in a rebuild, the Texans have aggressively assembled a promising, up-and-coming roster and have their sights set on making a big leap as they face one of the NFL’s easiest schedules. After breaking down the Texans’ game-by-game predictions, let’s […]

The NFL has confirmed the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers matchup for Week 8 — which means Bryce Young and CJ Stroud face off. October 29 will see the number one and two picks battle it out in order to see which franchise made the right choice. However, the matchup may still be on hold. […]

The Houston Texans are looking to make some serious noise this season. That much is evident after they traded up to the third pick of the NFL Draft after taking CJ Stroud with the second pick. Houston used that pick to take the best EDGE in the class, Alabama star Will Anderson. Already, the team […]

It has not been an easy go of it for cornerback Shaquill Griffin. After spending the first 4 years of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, he signed a 3-year, $40 million deal with the Jaguars that did not work out and led to his release. However, he is getting another chance to succeed after […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the new-look Houston Texans after the 2023 NFL schedule release. Despite still being in rebuild mode, the Texans aggressively assembled a promising, up-and-coming roster and have their sights set on making a big leap as they face the NFL’s third easiest schedule this upcoming season. Without further […]

The Houston Texans opened up their rookie minicamp schedule on Friday, and as expected, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. garnered much of the attention on the day. Stroud spent plenty of time building chemistry with a few offensive players on the team, including wide receiver Nathaniel Dell. The Texans selected the former Houston Cougars […]

After being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, quarter C.J. Stroud now famously told the Houston Texans to get Tank Dell alongside him. With Stroud’s wish coming true, the new Texans duo had their first opportunity to show fans their lethal potential. With Dell and Stroud, the Texans have […]

After aggressively building a talent-rich draft class and finding some free agent gems, there’s a lot of optimism and excitement surrounding the new-look Houston Texans under new head coach DeMeco Ryans. With the NFL schedule release and rookie minicamp coming up, let’s take a look at the Texans‘ updated depth chart and break down every starter […]

The Houston Texans are not messing around anymore. After years of ineptitude, the Texans have been active as ever this offseason and during the 2023 NFL Draft. Now, the Texans have inked former Tampa Bay Buccaneers OL Shaq Mason to a three-year extension worth $36 million, per Jordan Schultz of The Score. ‘Breaking: G Shaq […]

The Houston Texans roster looks a lot different after the 2023 NFL Draft. The team took a massive gamble, taking quarterback CJ Stroud at No. 2 and then trading up to No. 3 to take edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Following those bold moves, the team made seven more selections over the remaining six rounds, […]

Before the Houston Texans upstaged the NFL Draft by taking CJ Stroud and Will Anderson with the second and third picks, there was a growing sense that the team might be pivoting away from the Ohio State quarterback in favor of a defensive player. Multiple pre-draft reports pointed to Stroud’s potential slide down the board […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud recently said in an interview that he felt disrespected by Ohio State football bringing in now Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers on a visit in 2021, when Stroud was expected to take over the starting role from Justin Fields. “I mean the first one was like man, how hard can […]

The Houston Texans got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Texans must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Texans GM Nick Caserio has […]

There’s a lot of optimism and anticipation surrounding the new-look Houston Texans under new head coach DeMeco Ryans following the 2023 NFL Draft. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with a breakdown of the most intriguing betting season specials for the Texans ahead of rookie minicamp and the NFL schedule release. Here are the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft was chock-full of potential superstars, with some key blue-chip talents on the defensive side of the ball. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with a defensive rookie of the year prediction and pick. Here are the NFL odds for the rookie class, courtesy of FanDuel NFL Odds: Defensive Rookie of […]

The 2023 NFL Draft was chock-full of potential superstars, especially on offense (eight of the first dozen picks), and at the league’s most important position. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with an offensive rookie of the year prediction and pick. Here are the NFL odds for the rookie class, courtesy of FanDuel NFL […]

The Houston Texans had an unforgettable week by landing CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. in the 2023 NFL Draft. After years of mediocrity, the Texans are trying hard to get back to playing relevant football, and they have gotten back on track with a decent draft haul. Now, the Texans are adding former Carolina […]

The wait for C.J. Stroud is over, as he was drafted by the Houston Texans with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft. Stroud should have an excellent chance of starting at quarterback for the Texans if he can get acclimated to the team’s offensive system, make quick progress and stay healthy. The quarterback […]