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Texans roster 2026: Kamari Lassiter, Reed Blankenship, Lewis Bond are underrated
The 2025 Houston Texans will go down as one of the most remarkable “What If?” stories in recent NFL history. DeMeco Ryans’ defense, which ranked third in DVOA the year before, bumped it up to second last season, and the Texans were able to make that leap with about as “vanilla” a defense as you’ll […]
Groupthink: Texans Training Camp’s Most to Gain and Lose
Houston has been at camp for over one week. Plenty has been learned about this offense and defense. New faces adorn the roster, battles have taken place, and stocks are beginning to rise and fall. It hasn’t been perfect, but this training camp and preseason represents an amazing opportunity for players to further their career. […]
Value of things: Revisiting the C.J. Stroud question
The C.J. Stroud question is actually three questions. We have hashed and rehashed this before, but important events that seem unrelated have converged to bring the question back to the forefront. The first is that preseason publications have begun to do their quarterback rankings. One in particular (PFF) had Davis Mills ranking higher than Stroud. […]
Super Bowl Pressure Index: Where do the Houston Texans rank on this list
There is always pressure to win in the NFL. This is not a revolutionary concept. Yet, some teams go into the upcoming season under more pressure than others to be the ones left standing after the Super Bowl. With that, here is a ranking of which teams are under the most pressure to win it […]
Houston Texans roster by jersey number, last name
How many times have you turned the first Texans preseason game and thought to yourself “who the heck is THAT guy,” “what’s his number again,” and “did he switch jerseys and not tell anybody?” I know it’s happened to me a lot. But, worry not, we have come up with a solution to help you […]
Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, solidifying the entire starting defense through 2027
One of the Houston Texans’ most underappreciated defensive contributors is staying put. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Thursday morning that linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract extension, keeping him in Houston through the 2028 season. The deal includes a $1M incentive option based on performance. The former fifth-round pick was […]
Jason La Canfora talks C.J. Stroud with NFL insiders
Jason La Canfora is in a very small group of journalists who sit at the tip of the NFL news cycle spear. Along with Adam Schefter and 1 or 2 others, if these guys are unavailable, a ridiculously high percentage of NFL breaking news comes through him, usually via X (Twitter). So, when I’m alerted […]
Value of Things: Revisiting J.D. Clowney
There is probably not another sport where draft position matters more than in the NFL. In particular, number one overall picks specifically and those taken within the first handful of selections are graded very harshly. There aren’t that many Hall of Famers. There shouldn’t be. Still, first overall sections are expected to be Pro Bowl […]
Houston Texans Stock Up, Stock Down after the first week of Training Camp
The Texans have completed one week of Training Camp and it’s been a learning experience to say the least. Between the rookies showcasing their skills, the injuries, and the veteran additions this first week has been as exciting as tumultuous. The offense still needs to gel, but the defense looks as formidable as ever. Let’s […]
Houston Texans News: Wednesday August 5, 2026
Houston Texans News With fans on hand, Texans training camp sees its first fight (Houston Chronicle) Texans WATCH: Houston Rookies Can Play, But Can They Paint? (Sports Illustrated) Harris Hits: Trenches Take Center Stage as C.J. Stroud Sparkles at Texans Training Camp (HoustonTexans.com) Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus […]
Houston Texans Offensive Training Camp Standouts
The Houston Texans are back at training camp and inching closer to the start of the regular season. The pads are finally on, which means there’s still plenty of time before Week one, but a few players have already stood out. WR Jayden Higgins Higgins put together a solid rookie season, but he’s clearly put […]
Houston Texans 53-man roster prediction post-Clowney signing
The third edition of the roster prediction series is here. Nick Caserio made multiple decisive additions to replenish the ranks after several injuries on defense. It is more difficult than ever to evaluate who is on the fringes of the roster due to a new team policy. I’ve cut through the clutter, scoured videos, and […]
Groupthink: Texans writers discuss their opinions on Clowney’s return to Houston
All roads lead to Rome for veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. It was announced yesterday that he’d be returning to the team who selected him first overall back in 2014. He joins an extremely talented defensive end room to bolster the depth and provide veteran experience on a team hoping to make a deep playoff […]
Houston Texans News: Monday August 3, 2026
Houston Texans News A fans’ guide to Texans training camp: What to know, when to go (Houston Chronicle) Texans Bring Back Veteran DL Mario Edwards: What It Means (Sports Illustrated) After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired (Pro Football Talk) Stroud Slingin’ It, Rutledge Pancakes and More From the […]
Reunited! Texans sign DE Jadeveon Clowney
It’s funny how things work sometimes, isn’t it? The Houston Texans are bringing back a blast from the past, signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a deal to join an already stacked defense. Clowney, after being traded to the Seahawks in 2019, has been something akin to a ronin defensive end, making stops with several […]
Battle Red Newswire: Friday July 31, 2026
Houston Texans News Day 2 Brings Dimes, Defense and New Names to Watch | Harris Hits (HoustonTexans.com) Texans training camp notes: Tank Dell sits and a vote for grass turf (Houston Chronicle) Jake Hansen left Texans practice on a cart. What it means for the defense (Houston Chronicle) Texans Work Out Two RBs, Including Former […]
Texans linebacker Jake Hansen carted off the field at training camp
Another blow to the linebacker depth as it is being reported that special teams ace Jake Hansen was carted off the field during Day Two of Houston Texans Training Camp. A potential foot or lower-leg injury could sideline fourth-year linebacker Jake Hansen for the entire season, adding to the growing concerns in an already thin […]
Texans tight ends: Dalton Schultz makes the grade
We’ve seen the report cards for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Nico Collins. This week, PFF dropped their tight end grades and Dalton Schultz shows why he’s one of Stroud’s favorite targets. After serving a 5-year sentence as one of Jerry’s Kids, Schultz hit free agency in March […]
Texans’ fans need to rally behind C.J. Stroud
Every fanbase has a personality. An underlying tone that spans across seasons and generations, whether good or bad. Eagles fans are rowdy and demanding. Cowboys fans are arrogant and delusional. Browns fans self-pity. Raiders fans are proud and intense. Texans fans? Well, Texans fans are pessimistic. We’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop […]
No Jaylin Noel: what his absence means for the Texans’ wide receiver room
One update shocked fans and the media when the team had to post their obligatory player injury updates. Per Aaron Wilson, Jaylin Noel will miss the beginning of training camp due to an undisclosed injury. Even if Wilson reassured via Twitter/X that there should be little cause for alarm, Texans fans are right to be […]
Texans Training Camp – Top 4 Position Battles
In case the hype train hasn’t stopped by your house just yet, the Houston Texans training camp just kicked off yesterday and will entail one of the most competitive races to the final 53-man roster in franchise history. Benefiting from three great drafts in a row and a few savvy moves in free agency, the […]
Value of things: Make or Break series — Tank Dell
It has been awhile. Summer time is really the only time I have to travel and the family took a much needed vacation to Alaska before all the craziness of training camp and work get started. This will be the final in the make or break series here before training camp and you better believe […]
The Road to Paradise, or how the 2026-27 season could go right for the Houston Texans
As a Houston pro sports fan, you are almost contractually obligated to look for, and expect the worst to happen, usually in a highly dramatic and painfully creative fashion. Earlier, we discussed how the 2026-27 season could go so, so wrong for the Texans. However, for all that can go wrong, you have to acknowledge […]
Houston Texans 2026 Training Camp Primer
Houston Texans training camp kicks off this Wednesday. The fresh grass at Reliant Stadium is eager to receive its 25th edition of the Houston Texans roster. Expectations could not be higher. The bar has been set at the divisional round and nothing less would satisfy the fanbase. There are plenty of reasons to believe. In […]
Outlook for Houston’s productive 2023 draft picks amid contract extensions
The 2023 Texans draft class moves into the final year of their rookie deals, a natural inflection point for evaluating each player’s future with the team. With extensions already in place for C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., the remaining players now face a season that will determine whether they fit into the Texans’ long‑term […]
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