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The Houston Texans are counting on progress from their 2025 draft class, but could still be in a position to benefit from adding someone like Stefon Diggs back into the mix.Diggs spent one injury-shortened season with the Texans. He has spoken candidly about his relationship with…
Hello, good evening and welcome to day two of the 2026 World Cup. After Mexico and Canada held their opening matches it’s now time for the United States to have their opener. Tonight, they go up against a CONMEBOL competitor Paraguay. I’m not going to try and do any kind of break…
Early in the season, I started a series called “The stages of suck.” The beancounters and powers that be informed me that this series was not well received. Apparently, the packaging was off the mark. However, it was based on a very clear premise that is still with us today. The …
Dell (knee) was limited during the Texans' minicamp that ended Thursday, but he has been "running and cutting without setbacks," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
This is a big year for him and the Texans. The post C.J. Stroud Gets Telling Words as Texans Conclude Offseason Program appeared first on HEAVY.
The Texans hosted an All-UFL player yesterday. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team worked out cornerback/returner Sean Fresch. Fresch spent his entire five-year collegiate career at Rice, where he transformed into one of the team’s top defenders. He was especially prod…
The Houston Texa The post Texans Eye Homegrown Standout for Spot Behind Derek Stingley Jr. appeared first on HEAVY.
The Deshaun Watson era with the Cleveland Browns will be studied and debated for years to come. Watson arrived in town in 2022 after sitting out the previous season while in a dispute with the Houston Texans. All it cost the Browns was three first-round draft selections, $230 mil…
Colts Colts QB Daniel Jones shared that he did his best to remain with the team while recovering from surgery and is ready to give it another go, this time without any injury woes. “You feel more a part of it,” Jones said, via the team website. “Being part of the walkthroughs and…
As discussed in last week’s post/poll/podcast, the Houston Texans offensive scheme lives and dies on the run game. It’s hard not to wonder what 2025 would have been like if Joe Mixon hadn’t been disappeared and the offensive line would have been less… offensive. Based on the sigh…
Compared to other moves the New England Patriots made this offseason, trading Marte Mapu to the Houston Texans as part of a late-round draft pick exchange in 2027 was little more than a footnote. However, parting ways with the former third-rounder nonetheless left its mark on the…
Houston Texans News History-Making Texans Player Gets Strong Words After Turning Heads (Heavy.com) Next Woman Up: Megan O’Hanlon, Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Houston Texans (NFL.com) Biggest Takeaway From Day 1 of Texans Minicamp (Sports Illustrated) Will Anderson: …
This summer could be critical for him. The post Texans Starter Gets Encouraging Update After Ominous Words appeared first on HEAVY.
Jaguars Jaguars LB Ventrell Miller is in a position to step into a larger role in the defense after LB Devin Lloyd left the team in free agency. “I’m excited for the year,” Miller said, via Jags Wire. “I also know nothing is really handed to you, so I have to go out and work and …
The road back to the football field has been a long and arduous path for wide receiver Tank Dell. After being carted off the field in December 2024, the Texans have been patiently waiting for his return. Texans fans witnessed online Dell participating in last week’s OTAs as he ra…
Houston Texans News Will Anderson says Texans ‘most definitely’ have title aspirations: ‘We’ve got Super Bowl-caliber players all over the field’ (NFL.com) Here are J.J. Watt’s top Houston eats for World Cup fans (Chron.com) Nico Collins’ raise puts Texans’ WR in line with boomin…
DeMeco Ryans has reunited with former teammates Darren Sproles and Jordan Hicks, who have both been selected for Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellowships on the Texans’ staff. While Ryan is best known for his time playing for the team he now coaches, he spent the last four years…
Jaguars Jaguars HC Liam Coen talked about how the team is keeping CB/WR Travis Hunter engaged in game situations even though he’s still rehabbing from a knee injury. “The virtual room has been really good for Travis to be able to go in there,” Coen said, via Jags Wire. “We expand…
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The Texans’ inaction has left the door open for some polarizing speculation. The post C.J. Stroud Trade Idea Emerges for Texans After $100 Million QB’s Comments appeared first on HEAVY.
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In his latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft, PFN analyst Jacob Infante has the Pittsburgh Steelers making an aggressive trade up to finally land a young QB.
The Texans are deep at that position, but have been through this before. The post Texans Get Critical Update on Rookie Draft Pick After DeMeco Ryans’ Comment appeared first on HEAVY.
While not every draft pick works out, every pick comes with a plan. Teams don’t select players on a whim; they have a deep understanding of their traits, skillset, and potential projection. Whether they achieve said potential is up to a multitude of factors, several out of the pl…
We get to the last of our series on possible free agency additions prior to training camp. Just as a reminder, I am not advocating for any specific position to be added. In point of fact, the Texans probably can add only one significant player and that has to come at the right pr…
The Houston Texans have been a mainstay in the NFL playoffs in recent years, but they still haven’t gotten over the hump and been to a Super Bowl. In fact, under DeMeco Ryans, the Texans have still yet to make an appearance in the AFC Championship Game, so they are hungry as they…
Several NFL teams made minor transactions on Thursday. Here’s a look… Cleveland Browns Signed: DE Benton Whitley Houston Texans Signed: TE Louie Hansen Waived: WR Jalen Walthall Los Angeles Rams Placed on IR: OL Chad Lindberg, OLB Eddie Walls Minnesota Vikings Signed: WR Michael …
The Texans have signed first-round guard Keylan Rutledge to his four-year rookie contract. As the 26th overall pick, the former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket will receive a fully guaranteed deal worth $19.28MM. The Texans entered the draft holding the 28th selection, but general man…
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are signing first-round OL Keylan Rutledge to a rookie contract. Wilson adds the deal is a four-year, $19.276 million contract with a fifth-year option and a $10.479 million signing bonus. Rutledge is the seventh Texans’ draft pick to sign…
Wide receiver Tank Dell is a very special football player. Ever since he stepped onto the field in 2023, he has brought an explosive element to the Houston Texans’ offense. When healthy, he is one of the better route runners in football. The problem has never been his talent — it…
The AFC arms race took a dramatic turn the moment the New England Patriots acquired AJ Brown. In that move, Mike Vrabel and company added one of the NFL’s most physically dominant wide receivers to an offense already led by Drake Maye. The Patriots are pursuing conference suprema…
Year Player Drafting Team Other Stops 2019 K. Murray ARZ MIN 2018 B. Mayfield CLE CAR, LAR, TB 2017 M. Garrett CLE LAR 2016 J. Goff LAR DET 2015 J. Winston TB NO, CLE, NYG 2014 J. Clowney HOU SEA, TEN, CLE, BAL, CAR, DAL 2013 E. Fisher KC IND, MIA 2012 A. Luck IND none (7 seasons…
The school year is coming to an end which means it’s time to start handing out grades. When Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans was a star linebacker for the Texans, a (bad) decision was made to trade him to the Philadelphia Eagles. He went on to lead the Eagles in tackles the…
Welcome to the ninth year of the Houston Texans Rosterology. The longest-running article series on the site is back again to document the process of crafting the team’s initial 53-man roster. The Texans have been at OTAs this week, which gives us insight into the team’s initial d…
It is not only the schools that have summer break. The NFL offseason, which is quite a busy time for franchises, even when games aren’t being played, is about to enter its “Dead Zone”. However, before that time, we do have those series of OTAs and mini-camps. Happening over the l…
We're breaking down Texans futures in our 2026 betting preview, featuring odds, trends, schedule and more
Today’s minor moves: Cleveland Browns Placed on reserve/retired list: LB Markees Watts Houston Texans Signed: OT Derrick Graham Los Angeles Rams Waived: DL Jalen Logan-Redding New York Jets Reverted to IR: LB Kobe King Pittsburgh Steelers Waived: S Makari Paige
Jaguars Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter continues to block out the offseason noise surrounding the team, restricting him to playing either strictly offense or defense in his second season, and coming off a season-ending injury that occurred in practice. “It didn’t bother me,” Hunter …
He will have to fight an uphill battle as part of a revamped group. The post Texans Add 6-Foot-4 Former Titans Find With Ties to Team appeared first on HEAVY.
Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Signed: WR Mac Dalena Waived: CB Daryl Porter Jr. Dallas Cowboys Signed: WR Romello Brinson Houston Texans Signed: OL Derrick Graham Waived: G Sidy Sow Jacksonville Jaguars Signed: DT Quinton Bohanna New York Giants Signed: OT Jarrod Gray Placed…
Per the transaction wire, the Texans have waived Canadian G Sidy Sow on Monday. Sow, 27, is a native of Quebec, Canada, and attended Eastern Michigan from 2017 until 2022, at which point he was selected in both the NFL and CFL Drafts. After being drafted in the fourth round by th…
Houston Texans News DeMeco Ryans on Will Anderson Jr.: ‘I’m probably going to have to sit him out’ (AL.com) Texans unveil luxury suites worthy of popping bottles at during games (Chron.com) What C.J. Stroud Said at OTAs That Should Excite Texans Fans (Sports Illustrated) 3 Crucia…
The Texans have to make a decision at some point. The post Texans Receive Encouraging Feedback About Potential QB Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Colts Colts OL coach Tony Sparano, Jr. said that after meeting with fourth-round G Jalen Farmer at the Combine, he knew that the team needed to draft him. “I just have so much confidence in him that it made me really easy to feel that way,” Sparano said, via the team’s website. “…
2026 will mark the first year that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had a new head coach since 2007 when Mike Tomlin took over for Bill Cowher. Tomlin stepped down as head coach after 19 seasons at the helm following a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. In recent…
The Texans could still make a surprising decision on their young QB. The post Texans Teammate Sends Message on C.J. Stroud Amid Insider ‘Bet’ appeared first on HEAVY.
The Texans face some uncertainty of their own at QB. The post Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson Gets Good News Amid Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
Throughout the offseason, signs have pointed to the Texans waiting until after the 2026 season takes place before authorizing a C.J. Stroud extension. Houston’s QB1 appears to be content with that approach, although he feels he has done enough to warrant a second contract. Having…
Regarding a potential extension, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed that he's "held" his "bargain up."
Texans QB C.J. Stroud addressed rumors of whether his new haircut was the result of being depressed about his playoff performances.
If you’re still with us this deep into the offseason, you’re well aware of the Houston Texans’ issues on the offensive line. The well-documented problem has crippled the Texans for the better part of the decade and has yet to be resolved. The Texans have thrown everything at the …
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Houston Texans News Ranking the Houston Texans’ Offseason Moves (Houston Press) Texans Players Whose Jobs Could Be On the Line in OTAs (Sports Illustrated) C.J. Stroud won’t linger on contract extension. But he believes he’s deserving (Houston Chronicle) Why David Montgomery Beli…
The Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winner for 2023 now holds a career postseason record of 3-3, and numerous analysts have pointed out that he has seemingly regressed from what he was at the end of his debut pro campaign.
The Houston Texans are looking for big things in 2026, and they’re standing behind quarterback CJ Stroud. But they’re having trouble in practice. And DeMeco Ryans joked about a move amid the disruptive ways of Will Anderson Jr., according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “Texans HC …
Defensive end Will Anderson signed a contract extension with the Texans this offseason, but their other 2023 first-round pick did not land a similar deal.
The Houston Texans are currently taking part in OTAs as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Texans are looking to bounce back after yet another exit in the divisional round of the playoffs, this time against the New England Patriots in ugly fashion last year. One t…
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If you’ve been paying attention over the last decade, you know I love a good “old saying”. The one for today is: “Your best ability is your availability” When an NFL team signs a player, particularly a starter, the whole team relies on that player to be available to do their part…
The Texans already have their two starting linebackers set in Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To’oTo’o, but the big question now is who will step into that third linebacker role with E.J. Speed sidelined. That answer likely won’t come until training camp, but Houston already has a few …
The Houston Texans are bringing in a familiar face for head coach DeMeco Ryans in one of his former teammates, Darren Sproles.Sproles was a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion during his playing career.He and Ryans have worked together in the NFL before. This time it will be quite…
As we continue our series we come to one of the last two positions where the Texans could consider a late addition through free agency. I want to reiterate the rules here. Particularly in light of the news that Nico Collins was given a raise, the Texans probably cannot afford mor…
The Texans are slight favorites, but the AFC South remains wide open entering 2026
Today’s minor moves: Cleveland Browns Signed: CB Tyron Herring Waived/injured: CB DeCarlos Nicholson Houston Texans Signed: LB K.C. Ossai K.C. Ossai is back with the Texans. The Louisiana product joined Houston as an UDFA last offseason but didn’t make the 53-man roster. He caugh…
The Houston Texans have worked this offseason to show gratitude to their core of superstars, and now, WR Nico Collins is taking his turn! NFL Agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN reporter Adam Schefter of Collins’ adjusted contract with the Texans, which includes a $9 millio…
Houston’s star WR is getting $17 million in new guarantees!
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a petition by the NFL, New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans to review Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ race-based employment discrimination lawsuit. The league contends the dispute should be reviewed in ar…
The Houston Texans have a very promising young core of stars on both sides of the ball that give their fans hope for a potential Super Bowl run in the future. Despite some disappointing playoff losses, the Texans seem primed to be a contender in the AFC for years to come. Now, th…
The Houston Texans upped their short-term financial commitment to Nico Collins with a revised contract for the two-time Pro Bowl receiver.
Nico Collins is coming off his third straight 1,000-yard season with the Texans.
The Texans have also guaranteed the final two years of Collins's contract.
Collins agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract restructure with the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The Texans shot down Nico Collins trade rumors during the draft, and they are now taking care of their top wide receiver. Collins and the team agreed on a reworked deal Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Collins will receive raises in 2026 and ’27 as a part of this agreement,…
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Houston Texans News Texans’ E.J. Speed to have surgery on quad. How long he’s out and who fills in (Houston Chronicle) 3 Facts That Make the Texans’ 2026 Schedule Stand Out (Yahoo Sports) Top five things to watch at Texans OTA practices (Texans Wire) C.J. Stroud Links Up With Riv…
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The Texans will have to alter their original plan. The post Texans Get More Bad News After ‘Major Blow’ to Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
Jaguars Per Brett McMurphy of On3, former Jaguars HC Urban Meyer lost his grievance against the team over his firing, which would have paid him more than $30 million for the final four years of his deal if the arbiter ruled Jacksonville fired Meyer without cause. Texans Aaron Wil…
Cade Stover was largely healthy during his rookie campaign but he was limited to nine games during the regular season last year. He has returned to full health in time for spring practices with the Texans, though. Stover suffered a knee injury during Houston’s divisional round lo…
At this point in the NFL calendar, the schedule starts to get a bit light. After the requisite OTAs/Mandatory Mini-Camps, teams will break for the rest of the summer, all trying to get in that last bit of rest and/or work before late July and the opening of training camp. Most wi…