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The Houston Texans still won the AFC South last season, but they were relatively disappointing in year two with CJ Stroud at quarterback. This offseason, DeMeco Ryans and company have been busy beefing up the roster in an attempt to get back on the right path in 2025. Unfortunately, Houston will have to play without […]

DeMeco Ryans infused immediate excitement into the Houston Texans in 2023, after becoming the sixth head coach in franchise history. The team did not technically meet fans’ expectations last season, but the same result followed: a 10-7 finish with an AFC South title and Wild Card Weekend win. Ryans has brought stability to the organization […]

Training camp and the preseason are often the NFL’s harshest proving grounds. Every summer, players across the league learn that a job once considered safe is suddenly vulnerable. This is especially true as hungry newcomers push veterans to the brink. The Houston Texans are no exception. After an up-and-down 2024 season and a rocky start […]

With the Houston Texans putting on the finishing touches before Week 1 of the regular season, one of the major question marks of the team was the offensive line. Especially with the Texans being led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, the team needs to keep him upright as the star speaks on an offensive lineman who […]

The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with one of the league’s most exciting rosters and a legitimate shot to contend for a Super Bowl. Behind the rapid rise of quarterback C.J. Stroud, the emergence of Will Anderson Jr. as a defensive star, and the leadership of head coach DeMeco Ryans, Houston is no […]

The Houston Texans went 3-13-1 just two years ago. They ended up with two top-three draft picks after that, and that kicked off a quick and effective rebuild. Houston has won 10 games in each of the last two seasons, and they could be even better in 2025. So, who will make the 53-man roster […]

The Houston Texans have made a signing after their trade involving John Metchie, bringing in the services of wide receiver Juwann Winfree. Houston decided to sign Winfree on Monday, per Mike McCartney. This comes after they traded Metchie and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant […]

The Houston Texans are currently taking part in training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. The Texans have won a playoff game in each of the last two season under quarterback CJ Stroud but are looking to take the next step in 2025 and make it to at least the AFC Championship […]

CJ Stroud got in some hot water with Houston Texans fans during one of their recent press conferences. Stroud was seen wearing a Seattle Mariners hat during one of his press conferences. Just one problem, though: the Mariners are one of the Houston Astros’ rivals in the MLB. Naturally, a reporter asked Stroud about his […]

It’s almost safe to say that the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans love making deals with each other, as they’ve once again done a swap of players. The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Texans for tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Both teams […]

No NFL team is more active on the trade market than the Philadelphia Eagles, and that was on display once again on Sunday. The Eagles made an intriguing trade with the Houston Texans to acquire wide receiver John Metchie III, taking a flyer on a talented pass-catcher to lift their offense. While the Texans don’t […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John Metchie III in a trade with the Houston Texans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other media reports. ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime first reported the Eagles and Texans are swapping Day 3 draft picks, with tight end Harrison Bryant going to Houston. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero adds that […]

Nick Chubb is embarking on a new chapter of his NFL career with the Houston Texans, and so far, so good. After seven years with the Cleveland Browns, during which he became a beloved player and also battled injuries, Chubb signed with the Texans this past offseason. And while there is obviously a lot of […]

Like all NFL teams, the Houston Texans are facing key issues ahead of the 2025 season. And they also have questionable injury situations. However, here are two Texans roster hopefuls who improved their stock after the loss to the Vikings. The first one comes from the offensive side of the football. Jaylin Noel, the third-round […]

The Houston Texans are thrilled to have CJ Stroud as their franchise quarterback. Houston was lucky that he fell to the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud has thrived during his first two seasons with the Texans. He recently praised the one player who was picked ahead of him in the draft. […]

As he prepares for his third NFL season, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud addressed the recent loss of veteran tight end Brevin Jordan to a season-ending knee injury. Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Stroud called the situation “unfortunate” and expressed his support for his teammate. Jordan was placed on injured reserve earlier this week after […]

The Houston Texans went into last season with what many thought would be the best receiving corps in football and a quarterback primed to break out and win MVP. C.J. Stroud experienced a sophomore slump, though, and Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Stefon Diggs struggled with injuries. Dell will miss the 2025 season, and Diggs […]

The Houston Texans are placing veteran tight end Brevin Jordan on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered during Monday’s practice, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news was reported on X, formerly known as Twitter. Jordan injured the same knee he hurt last September against the Chicago Bears, when he tore his […]

The Houston Texans are adding much-needed reinforcements to their defense. With safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jimmie Ward out of the lineup, the team signed nine-year veteran Jalen Mills. Mills, 31, signed with Houston as a free agent on Sunday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The LSU alum has spent most of his career with the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have suffered a major blow in their 2025 preseason opener against the Houston Texans when Texans linebacker Jamal Hill tackled wide receiver and punt returner Rondale Moore near the sideline, forcing him off the field with a severe leg injury about 10:30 left in the second quarter after Moore fielded a punt. […]

The Houston Texans identified CJ Gardner-Johnson as someone who could potentially elevate the defense to the next tier, valuing his big-game experience and notable ball-hawking skills. Additionally, the veteran safety boasts the intensity that head coach DeMeco Ryans wants in his secondary. Thus, one can see why fans were stressing out a bit after the […]

On the path to taking the field in a Houston Texans uniform, Nick Chubb doesn’t hold back, saying he’s still at the level of an elite running back. After two injury-plagued seasons, Chubb insists he can remain among the NFL’s elite well into his 30s, placing himself in the same conversation as Baltimore Ravens star […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans’ trade involving C.J. Gardner-Johnson seemed to be cursed on Thursday. Hours after the safety went down with a knee injury in training camp, the offensive guard Kenyon Green left the Eagles’ preseason game with an apparent wrist injury. Gardner-Johnson was the first of the two to go down, suffering […]

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been arrested for the second time in two months. According to Montgomery County Jail records, the 34-year-old was taken into custody on Thursday night for violating the conditions of his bond, originally set following his June arrest on a felony domestic violence charge. Ward tested positive for alcohol, which […]

With the start of the 2025 NFL season quickly approaching, the Houston Texans’ running back room is under the microscope and now facing fresh uncertainty. Veteran back Nick Chubb missed his second straight practice due to a head injury suffered earlier in the week. This injury casts doubt over his availability for Week 1 as […]

The Houston Texans have high expectations coming off another postseason win. They enter training camp with a remade offensive line and a new offensive coordinator. But their defense needs to step up to win the AFC South this year. A big part of the Texans’ offseason was trading for CJ Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

During his heyday, NFL legend Richard Sherman was one of the most feared cornerbacks in the league. He was known for his aggressiveness and tenacity as a key member of the infamous “Legion of Boom” of the Seattle Seahawks. Following his retirement in 2021, Sherman has become busy lending his knowledge as an analyst. Always […]

The Houston Texans are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Houston enters the third year of the DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud era under a ton of pressure to get back to the playoffs. The Texans won a weak AFC South division in 2024 and got thumped by the […]

The saying goes that defense wins championships. Explosive offenses get all the attention, but it was proven last season that faring well in NFL defensive rankings is uber important. The Cincinnati Bengals had arguably the best offense in the league, and they didn’t even make the playoffs. Defenses around the NFL will look a whole […]

The home of Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson got broken into. A rapper friend revealed the news Sunday and is launching help for the past Pro Bowler. Johnson lost several sentimental football items, rapper Lil’ Keke revealed via NBC 2 Houston. Jewelry was stolen from Johnson too. Members of Johnson’s party from family, agent, […]

The Houston Texans watched Tank Dell go down in agonizing fashion in Dec. 2024. Dell caught a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs, only to leave with a gruesome injury. DeMeco Ryans joined Houston in watching the horrific display that afternoon. How is the veteran wide receiver holding up now? Dell’s knee injury will […]

The Houston Texans are in the middle of training camp as the club hopes to build upon its successful season from last year. Unfortunately, it sounds like star running back Joe Mixon suffered a concerning injury in practice. Reports indicate that Mixon, who is 29 years old, suffered a foot injury in training camp on […]

Two days ago, NFL safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement. Now with his head cleared, Mathieu is offering insight into what he intends to do next. During an appearance on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams, Mathieu provided examples of what’s in store for him, possibly TV or coaching. “I’m looking forward to […]

The Houston Texans look to bounce back after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. Now, they look to run it back while looking for more production from everyone. The Texans’ offensive line will be under close surveillance after the team ranked just 19th in rushing yards per attempt. Specifically, a […]

Houston Texans wideout Tank Dell received a major injury update, but there’s a catch to this latest news. The Texans are heading into year three of the DeMeco Ryans-C.J. Stroud era, and so far, so good. Houston had won only eleven games from 2020 to 2022, appearing to be a franchise in disarray at the […]

The Houston Texans should be legitimate Super Bowl contenders. After a stunning breakout season in 2023 and another step forward in 2024 behind rising star quarterback CJ Stroud, the Texans have fully arrived on the NFL stage. Of course, with higher expectations comes a smaller margin for error. Houston’s front office knows that. This offseason, […]

The Houston Texans are kicking off training camp with a significant roster development. Veteran running back Joe Mixon has been placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list. Per reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the move stems from an ankle issue Mixon suffered during individual offseason training. While the injury isn’t believed to be long-term, it’s […]

Training camp in Houston carries a distinct undercurrent of urgency. The Texans find themselves teetering between seizing the AFC South and a painful reset. They are facing a new season, a retooled roster, and sky-high expectations. As such, the microscope is focused not just on winning, but on who’s rising and faltering under the brightest […]

Houston Texans Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson made an eye-opening admission on his trade from the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old has played with several teams throughout his NFL career, including twice in Philadelphia after signing a three-year deal with them last offseason. Gardner-Johnson played a key role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl season, tying her career high […]