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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 […]

The Arizona Cardinals were a part of a shocking trade on NFL Draft night with the Houston Texans that saw them deal the No. 3 overall pick. Head coach Jonathan Gannon says that the Cardinals were talking with three different teams before they ultimately decided to send the pick to Houston, reports My Sports Update’s […]

Following months of scouting and rumors, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially over. With 259 players finding out where their pro careers will start, the league now has a general idea of what the upcoming years have in store. Rebuilding organizations such as the Houston Texans are likely eyeing more success in 2023, which means […]

The Houston Texans drafted QB CJ Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and wasted no time bringing in some help for him. In fact, they actually heeded advice from their new quarterback when drafting WR Nathaniel “Tank” Dell. New duo in Houston 👀 C.J. Stroud came through for Tank […]

There were no awful or terrible draft classes worthy of a general manager being fired, but the 2023 NFL Draft certainly had its ups and downs. While ranking incoming rookie classes is tough before the season begins, grading their entire draft class is easy enough – so find your team and see what we think […]

The Houston Texans selected nine players in the 2023 NFL Draft, with second overall pick CJ Stroud the crown jewel of the class. For Stroud, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream, leading to an emotional moment on stage. Stroud’s lofty draft position quieted plenty of doubters, but an interview with Peter King of […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Houston Texans finished with nine selections this year. The Texans are currently undergoing a rebuilding phase, aiming to enhance their 3-13-1 record from the previous season. With their need for improvements in multiple areas, it would have been quite a challenge for them to make […]

The Houston Texans made a shocking trade up in the 2023 NFL Draft to land Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. With Anderson now in Houston, head coach DeMeco Ryans is excited to unleash him on the Texans. Houston, who also held the No. 2 overall pick, made a deal with the Arizona Cardinals to also acquire […]

The Houston Texans opened up a new era on Thursday, acquiring former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and former Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans used the No. 2 overall pick in the draft to bring in Stroud, and they later completed a blockbuster trade […]

The weeks leading up to the NFL Draft are some nasty business. It’s part spycraft and part high school gossip as teams and agencies to erect smoke screens and circulate rumors. Here is a strange world where it matters if someone is a “backwards hat kinda guy” or if his teammates go to his birthday […]

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is done and dusted. Some picks met expectations, while some expectations were certainly subverted. Here we’ll look at the three biggest winners and losers from the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The draft started predictably as the Panthers chose Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young with […]

That was a pretty ballsy decision by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft, wasn’t it? The Texans’ No. 2 overall pick was apparently insufficient. Apparently, they wanted the third pick as well. The Texans, who selected Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud with the second overall pick, swapped with the Arizona Cardinals for the […]

The Houston Texans shocked the football world on Thursday night, completing a blockbuster trade to earn the right to draft No. 2 and No. 3 overall in the NFL Draft — and they selected two potential difference makers in Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Anderson Jr. explained the emotions of being […]

The Houston Texans left everyone wondering what direction they would do in the 2023 NFL Draft. They had plenty of directions to go with the second overall and 12th overall picks after the Carolina Panthers took Bryce Young. When it came down to the moment, they drafted Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the second […]

The Houston Texans have pulled off an NFL Draft shocker, as they have traded up for the Arizona Cardinals’ number-three pick after taking CJ Stroud with the second selection. The Texans received the third pick, which they used to select Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Meanwhile, the Cardinals received the 12th pick, the 33rd, a 2024 […]

After a brilliant performance against Georgia in the College Football Playoff and a superb showing at the Scouting Combine, C.J. Stroud was flying high and there were thoughts he would become the No. 1 or 2 selection in the NFL Draft. CJ Stroud moved to tears as he gets picked No. 2 overall to the […]

As expected, the Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft had no shortage of action whatsoever. The Houston Texans made all sorts of waves early on in the evening by not only selecting new cornerstone quarterback CJ Stroud as the No. 2 overall pick but also trading up nine spots to get their hands on […]

ereThe Houston Texans stunned the entire NFL world by moving up to select Alabama EDGE Will Anderson Jr. with the third overall pick. The Texans selected CJ Stroud No. 2 overall and then shocked everybody with a massive trade involving the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans moved from No. 12 all the way to No. 3 […]

With the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft now underway, the top prospects are rapidly finding their new homes. The latest prospect to go off the board is none other than Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. after a bombshell trade between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. Right after taking C.J. Stroud second […]

So the Houston Texans just drafted CJ Stroud. Congratulations is in order. Feel free to drool over highlights from the 2021 Rose Bowl. Before you do, it would be nice to get to know your new franchise quarterback. If you’re an Ohio State fan you’re probably intimately familiar with him. Same applies for any other […]

With the hype, uncertainty and anticipation heating up ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, we continue our NFL draft odds series with a prediction and pick for who the Houston Texans will select with the No. 2 and No. 12 overall picks. The Texans made some savvy moves in free agency, but they still have […]

It’s anyone’s guess who the Houston Texans are taking with the second-overall selection in the NFL Draft Thursday night. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper isn’t even sure where the Texans will go. “I struggled with what to do here. Are the Texans really going to pass up a quarterback here? Will they trot out Davis […]

There has been a ton of smoke about the Houston Texans not taking a quarterback with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, but Nick Caserio specifically said that he would not avoid selecting former Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud because he has the same agent as Deshaun Watson, according to Adam Schefter […]

The Houston Texans could be sellers in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, though it seems they are going to hold on to the no. 2 pick. According to the latest rumors, the Texans are exploring the possibility of trading their no. 12 pick instead, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Houston franchise has apparently reached […]