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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 […]

The 2025 NFL Draft has arrived, and you know that means: Trades are going to be down all weekend as teams look to get in the best position to get the guys that they want, and the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns got us started with a trade that involves five picks, according to a […]

The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 25 overall pick. After a busy offseason already, rumors suggest the franchise could possibly make a big move on Thursday night during the first round of the draft with their eyes on a Texas Longhorns star. Word around town is that the organization has […]

When making predictions about trades for the Houston Texans, it’s easy to hit the mark. And the Texans appear to be primed again for a trade up this year. The team has sniffed around about moving up in the 2025 NFL Draft to address the offensive line, according to espn.com. “It’s no secret that Houston […]

Like several other NFL teams, the Houston Texans may be in the market to move up in the draft. But what will the seven-round results be? It may hinge on whether they can pull off the perfect 2025 NFL Draft trade. Charging toward the 2025 season, the Texans have Super Bowl stars in their eyes. […]

The Houston Texans may be a team willing to deal in the 2025 NFL Draft. How things will play out for all seven rounds remains to be seen. However, NFL insider Adam Schefter predicts trades all over the board. Schefter said he thinks Texans general manager Nick Caserio will be aggressive, according to espn.com. “No […]

The Houston Texans became the newest NFL team when they were enfranchised in 2002. The Texans are just over two decades old, and they struggled mightily in their first few years in the league. The team only has six playoff wins in their young history, and they have yet to achieve championship glory. Even so, […]

The Houston Texans entered 2025 riding the momentum of another fruitful campaign—one that saw them firmly established as legitimate playoff contenders. Of course, this was behind the steady hand of quarterback CJ Stroud and the culture reset brought by head coach DeMeco Ryans. However, in the NFL, success is fragile. Few things undermine it faster […]

The Houston Texans hope to make a deeper run in the playoffs next season after being bounced out in the divisional round by the Kansas City Chiefs in a 23-14 loss. In an effort to improve the depth of the roster ahead of the NFL Draft, Houston agreed to reunite with a tight end in […]

The Houston Texans have a few clear needs heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Upgrading their offensive line is probably the highest priority for the Texans. Houston traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington back in March, leaving a gaping hole on their o-line. One NFL analyst thinks the Texans will aggressively try to solve […]

The Houston Texans have been busy working on their defensive secondary this offseason. Houston started by trading for former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson at the start of the new league year. They followed that up with a huge $90 million extension for CB Derek Stingley Jr. less than a week later. Now the Texans have […]

The Houston Texans’ young team saw a big loss with veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs signing with the New England Patriots. Still, the Texans have a talented roster, especially with quarterback CJ Stroud leading the charge. This year, the Texans have the No. 25 pick in the NFL Draft, While there are plenty of directions […]

The Houston Texans are looking to rebound after a disappointing 2024 season. Houston won 10 games during the regular season but did not make much noise during the playoffs. The Texans have already made some big moves this offseason, including shoring up their defense, that could help Houston make a deep playoff run in 2025. […]

The Houston Texans paid attention to their defense, signing Danielle Hunter to big money. And they traded for C.J. Gardner-Johnson. So what will their seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft look like, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator? Heading toward the 2025 season, the Texans have high hopes of being in the Super Bowl conversation. […]

When the Houston Texans traded underperforming former first-round pick Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles for CJ Gardner-Johnson and a sixth-round pick, the response was very one-sided. Sure, saying goodbye to Green was an admission of defeat, and CJGJ’s contract has four void years worth roughly $11 […]

The Houston Texans are signing former Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed to a one-year, $5 million deal, according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Speed, 29, is coming off a breakout 2024 season with the Colts in which he posted career highs across multiple defensive categories. In 15 games, he recorded 142 total tackles […]

Over the past few seasons, the Houston Texans have transformed from a rebuilding team into a legitimate AFC contender. Led by the rapid rise of CJ Stroud, Houston has positioned itself for sustained success. However, despite a flurry of activity during the 2025 free agency period, one glaring issue remains—the offensive line. If the Texans […]

The Houston Texans went all out on defense this offseason after reeling in several key additions through free agency. However, on Wednesday, the franchise rewarded superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter by giving him a new contract extension. He’ll be a key piece to the defense for the long haul. Hunter signed a one-year, $35.6 million […]

The Houston Texans are doing their best to shore up the offensive line, following the departure of Laremy Tunsil via a trade at the start of NFL free agency. The Texans signed former Minnesota Vikings tackle Cam Robinson on Wednesday, per Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Robinson appeared in 10 games for Minnesota in its […]

The Houston Texans continue to make significant strides toward becoming a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Of course, this is fueled by the rapid rise of quarterback CJ Stroud, an explosive receiving corps, and a relentless defensive unit. However, their 2025 offseason has been anything but straightforward. Free agency brought a mix of promise and problems. […]

The Houston Texans have been busy acquiring defensive talent this offseason and did so again on Monday. In what could be a smart move, the front office improved the depth of the secondary after signing journeyman Ronald Darby. Darby’s officially signs a one-year $2.5 million deal, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The […]