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C.J. Stroud, the talented quarterback for the Houston Texans, has been busy this offseason addressing the chatter about a potential “down year” in 2024. However, he received a strong endorsement this week from none other than Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. At Fanatics Fest, Manning brushed aside the criticism aimed at Stroud, highlighting the […]

The Houston Texans are no longer a feel-good upstart. Truthfully, they’re a legitimate AFC threat. However, after back-to-back AFC South titles and consecutive wild-card wins, there’s a creeping sense that they may have hit a plateau. Sure, they’re still trending upward under head coach DeMeco Ryans. That said, the AFC is brutally competitive. To keep […]

It looks like Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is past the injury concerns, and one of his linemen has embraced a position change. Those are a couple of storylines, but here are the three hottest takes coming out of the 2025 Texans minicamp. It starts with the arrival of Nick Chubb. If the Texans can […]

The Houston Texans are taking a chance on a former first-round pick to potentially improve the cornerback room. Houston managed to sign Damon Arnette, who was initially picked by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2020 NFL Draft, to a new deal. Arnette recently played for the Houston Roughnecks in the UFL before signing a […]

The Houston Texans have found a new star in their wide receiver room. Rookie Jayden Higgins is impressing teammates and coaches this summer. Higgins was selected in the second round by the Texans, and he is making a lasting impression at minicamp. “It’s been really exciting to see Jayden’s growth process in the short amount […]

The Houston Texans entered the 2025 NFL offseason with high hopes of turning promise into postseason consistency. Armed with a franchise quarterback in CJ Stroud and a feisty young defense, the pieces were theoretically in place for a playoff push. However, an underwhelming minicamp has put several veterans on notice. With a wave of promising […]

The Houston Texans made waves in 2023 by exceeding expectations with CJ Stroud under center and DeMeco Ryans establishing a culture of competitiveness. However, their 2024 campaign saw regression—particularly up front. Now, Houston enters 2025 with question marks clouding its playoff aspirations. Still, where there’s doubt, there’s also room for surprise. Beneath the surface of […]

The Houston Texans are entering the 2025 NFL season with a clear emphasis on reshaping the trenches, and one of the biggest shifts comes from Tytus Howard. After six seasons of moving around the offensive line, the veteran now settles in at right guard — a spot he’s embracing with open arms and a renewed […]

Houston Texans veteran safety Jimmie Ward is facing a felony assault family violence charge after an incident unfolded at his house early on Thursday morning, according to a report from Ari Meirov. The Texans are aware of the situation. There isn’t a lot of other information available right now, but this is obviously not something […]

The Cleveland Browns chose not to re-sign Nick Chubb this offseason. Instead, they let the four-time Pro Bowl running back walk in free agency and Chubb ultimately landed with the Houston Texans on a one-year, $2.5 million deal that includes performance-based incentives. There was some concern regarding Chubb’s recent injury history, which limited the former […]

The Houston Texans signed Nick Chubb to a one-year, $2.5 million contract that could be worth up to $5 million if performance-based incentives are met. The four-time Pro Bowler is leaving the Cleveland Browns after seven seasons with the team. And Myles Garrett is sad to see him go. “It’s an emotional blow to not […]

After a brief injury scare during OTAs, C.J. Stroud will return to commanding the Houston Texans’ offense at mandatory minicamp. Despite concerns of a shoulder injury, Stroud is back on the field and throwing during minicamp, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans added that he has “no concerns” about Stroud’s shoulder, […]

The Houston Texans signed running back Nick Chubb, adding some serious depth to the team’s backfield. Chubb spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Cleveland Browns. But Cleveland decided to let him walk in free agency. Now Chubb is excited for a fresh start with Houston and Texans fans are thankful for […]

The Houston Texans have their eyes set on contending in the AFC. However, they’ll need more than just a brilliant young quarterback to get there. Note that CJ Stroud’s sophomore campaign showed both promise and pain. Much of the latter was rooted in protection breakdowns and inconsistent offensive output. As the team enters 2025, a […]

Nick Chubb begins a new chapter of his NFL career, leaving the Cleveland Browns to join the Houston Texans. The running back inked his deal with the Texans on June 9, moving on from the Browns after seven seasons. The contract will last for one year as he will earn $2.28 million throughout the 2025 […]

The Houston Texans made some moves this offseason to revamp their roster and stay atop the AFC South. They won their second straight division title, and as mini-camp gets ready to start, the focus has been on getting over the hump in the Divisional Round of the postseason. However, as things start, C.J. Stroud will […]

After weeks of being a free agent, star running back Nick Chubb finally finds a new team in the Houston Texans. It’s not entirely clear what kind of role he’ll have, as Joe Mixon is slated to be the starter. However, Chubb brings some serious depth to Houston’s backfield and will be heavily incentivized to […]

This offseason, the Houston Texans made a big move when they acquired safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles. Gardner-Johnson is seen as a polarizing player by some due to his antics on the field, but there is no question that he is an impactful and productive player that helped the Eagles win the Super […]

Former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is expected to sign with the Houston Texans during an upcoming visit. The Texans are coming off back-to-back AFC South championships and have won a playoff game each of those years. The season also ended both times to the No. 1 seed in the conference, most recently against […]

After seven years with the Cleveland Browns, Nick Chubb is still seeking his next team. With OTAs coming to a close, the Houston Texans are emerging as a potential option for the veteran running back. Chubb and the Texans have been communicating and have a mutual interest in one another, Jeremy Fowler reported on SportsCenter. […]

When NFL teams gather for OTAs, it’s usually the veterans who command the headlines. Every year, however, a few rookies force their way into the conversation with early standout performances. For the Houston Texans, wide receiver Jayden Higgins is doing exactly that. Sure, many rookies need time to get their feet wet at the pro […]

While Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud appears to have no concerns as he continues to not throw at OTAs, there is an additional update from head coach DeMeco Ryans. As Stroud leads the way for the Texans in the foreseeable future, Ryans would ease people’s questions regarding the signal-caller and why he isn’t throwing during […]

The Houston Texans committed to bolstering their pass defense this offseason. The team signed cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to a $90 million extension and landed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Texans also brought in Ronald Darby but they’ll have to move forward without the veteran cornerback on the roster. […]

It’s all good for Houston Texans quarterback C.J Stroud. And the team has locked up one of his new weapons. Also, here are three hidden gems you need to know on the Texans 2025 roster. At the top of the list is running back Woody Marks. The Texans grabbed the USC standout in the fourth […]

The Houston Texans have made back-to-back playoff appearances under head coach DeMeco Ryans. As such, expectations are higher than they’ve been in years. The Texans are no longer the rebuilding project they once were. They are now a rising power in the AFC with franchise quarterback CJ Stroud leading the charge. Yet as the team […]

As the Houston Texans look to round out the roster before the upcoming season, there’s no doubt that the team will be led by quarterback C.J. Stroud. With the Texans having a new offensive coordinator in Nick Caley, he spoke about working with Stroud and about the possible concerns of him not throwing during OTAs. […]

JJ Watt may be retired, but the former Houston Texans star still knows how to make headlines. The NFL legend recently paid a visit to the Pat McAfee Show, and one moment in particular had social media buzzing—a dunk that showed the three-time Defensive Player of the Year hasn’t lost his hops. Watt took to […]

The Houston Texans will eventually have to pay quarterback C.J. Stroud. On top of that, the draft didn’t go exactly as planned. Now, the Texans face the issue of whether their riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason will haunt them. After a season where Stroud faced tons of pressure, the Texans didn’t improve their […]

It’s often said that NFL draft second-round picks are the best value in draft classes. They represent almost as much potential and upside as first-round selections without the big contracts. However, after the 2025 NFL Draft, many second-rounders remain unsigned, and that could be because the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns gave their second-round selections […]

It’s not often that a four-time Pro Bowler with a reputation for toughness and consistency is still available in free agency this deep into the NFL offseason. Yet here we are with Nick Chubb. He is one of the most respected running backs of the past decade. Right now, he remains unsigned as teams finalize […]

There are no more excuses in Houston. With CJ Stroud already among the league’s top quarterbacks and DeMeco Ryans cementing a winning culture, the Texans are in go mode. However, even with the franchise on the cusp of serious contention, glaring roster gaps remain. If Houston wants to maximize this precious window, they need to […]

The Houston Texans are reloaded and ready for the 2025 NFL season. Houston had a solid 2024 campaign, winning the AFC South and making it to the postseason for the second consecutive season. Unfortunately, they got bounced in the first round by the Chiefs. Now the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud are ready to make […]

The Houston Texans made enhancing the offense weaponry a priority for the 2025 NFL Draft. Now the franchise made history Thursday, with an $11.7 million rookie decision. The AFC South champs signed second rounder Jayden Higgins to a new deal. However, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero shared the history involving the wide receiver’s contract. “Higgins […]

The Houston Texans are finalizing their offseason roster with rookie camp set to begin soon. On Wednesday, the front office made another acquisition of an undrafted free agent who was previously signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Reports indicate that Jackson Woodard, a linebacker who played for the UNLV Rebels, is signing as an UDFA with […]

The Houston Texans are trying to keep the momentum going heading into this season after winning the AFC South and winning a playoff game in each of the last two seasons. Unfortunately for the Texans, they flamed out in the playoffs in the Divisional Round in both seasons, so DeMeco Ryans and company have their […]

The Houston Texans, led by general manager Nick Caserio, were quite busy during the 2025 NFL draft. The team ended up making nine selections over the seven-round event, while also swinging seven trades during the proceedings. According to Caserio, it sounds like the Texans had another trade in the works that did not end up […]

The Houston Texans are one of the most intriguing teams of this offseason after a relatively disappointing season in 2024, despite still winning the AFC South and making it to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. This offseason, Houston let Stefon Diggs walk to the New England Patriots and traded star left tackle Laremy Tunsil […]

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft featured a handful of fascinating trades. The night started with a bang after Jacksonville traded up to the second overall pick to select Travis Hunter. There were also a number of other trades, including a big move up the board by the Falcons and a pick swap […]

The New York Giants passed on a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Abdul Carter instead. But many expected the Giants to try to trade back into the first round for a quarterback, and that’s exactly what they did. New York moved up from No. 34 to No. 25 […]