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Texans' C.J. Stroud gets bad news from NFL teams amid uncertainty about future

The Houston Texans are unlikely to sign quarterback C.J. Stroud to a lucrative multiyear contract extension before training camp opens. Is he ever going to be worth the big bucks?

Texans' Xavier Hutchinson shares big C.J. Stroud prediction

John Harbaugh advised to trade budding player before it's too late

Texans Sign Fourth-Round OL Febechi Nwaiwu, Complete Draft Deals

The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz

Ed Ingram News / Houston Texans on SI / July 16

Texans OG Ed Ingram: Houston's Best Offensive Lineman Ranks No. 14

We're pushing forward with our ranking for the top 25 Houston Texans for the 2026 season, counting down who on the roster will be the most important pieces for this group's success in the months ahead.

Febechi Nwaiwu News / Pro Football Rumors / July 16

Texans Sign Fourth-Round OL Febechi Nwaiwu, Complete Draft Deals

The Texans have signed fourth-round offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu to a four-year, $5.6MM contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports .The team now has all eight members of its 2026 draft class under contract.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in rushing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Lions may seriously regret one offseason move

It's make or break time for the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell included.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown gives NFL another reason to fear him

Is the Maxx Crosby and Lions dream finally over, or just starting?

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 16

Texans Signed Fourth-Round OL Febechi Nwaiwu, Wrapped Up Draft Class

The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round OL Febechi Nwaiwu to his rookie contract, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. He’s the final member of Houston’s draft class to sign. Nwaiwu, 23, was a no-star recruit who initially walked on at North Texas and later earned a scholarship.

Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / July 16

Will Anderson Assures Texans Have Moved Past Ugly End to Last Season

The Houston Texans' 2025 season didn't end how anyone on the roster would've hoped. After a dominant second half of the year where the Texans didn't lose

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / July 16

C.J. Stroud's Reported Trade Value Proves Texans Are Right to Keep Him

The Houston Texans haven't shown any indication that they're looking to trade away C.J. Stroud despite the current contract dilemma that he and the team currently find themselves in.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / July 16

Texans' Xavier Hutchinson shares big C.J. Stroud prediction

Hutchinson doesn't seem worried about Stroud despite questions surrounding the quarterback's play over the last two seasons and his future in Houston.

NFL QBs facing the most pressure heading into the 2026 season

Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / July 15

One NFL Exec on Texans' Nico Collins: The Perfect Receiver Blueprint

A ton of the Houston Texans' recent success has been rightfully attributed to how elite they've been on the defensive side of the ball. Between their talent in the secondary and within the front seven, there are few teams that can truly go toe-to-toe with the Texans with a comparable defensive unit.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 15

Texans' Xavier Hutchinson Has Confidence in C.J. Stroud That Speaks Volumes

The Houston Texans are heading into their fourth season of being held down by C.J. Stroud as their franchise quarterback. This year also marks Texans wide

NFL News / Yardbarker

One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Bob Mcnair News / Field Level Media / July 14

Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89

Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair died on Tuesday at age 89, the team announced. McNair co-founded the expansion team with her late husband, Bob McNair, in 2002 after the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee after the 1996 season and later became the Titans.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 14

NFL World Pays Tribute to Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair

The Houston Texans announced the news on Tuesday afternoon that co-founder and principal owner Janice McNair has died at the age of 89. McNair was a long-time

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Texans get Super Bowl truth bomb from insider, with a catch

The Houston Texans have standout defensive players. And they have a new running back for 2026. Still, while they got a Super Bowl truth bomb from an insider, there’s a catch, according to a post on X by The Dan Patrick Show.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / July 14

Legendary NFL Team Founder Dies

The Houston Texans organization and the broader Houston community are mourning the loss of Janice S. McNair, a beloved co-founder and senior chair of the franchise, who passed away on July 14, 2026.

Houston Texans News / The Spun / July 14

Former Houston Texans Owner Janice S. McNair Dead Tuesday at 89

The Houston Texans confirmed that team co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair has passed away. She was 89. Janice McNair and her husband, Bob, founded the Texans in 2002.

Bob Mcnair News / Pro Football Rumors / July 14

Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair Dies At 89

Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair died at the age of 89 in Houston on Tuesday, per a team announcement. McNair co-founded the Texans with her husband, Bob McNair, in 1999.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 14

NFL Exec Compares Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair to Dennis Rodman

After a couple of impressive seasons on the Houston Texans' defense, veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is finally getting some credit in being deemed one of the NFL's premier talents at the position–– both in the eyes of fans and via several league personnel members.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Texans $54 million star named ‘Dennis Rodman of linebackers’

The Houston Texans paid their stud linebacker. And he expressed appreciation to the fans. But apparently Azeez Al-Shaair has a little bad boy in him, according to ESPN.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 11

J.J. Watt opens up about his special connection to Bengals

Few players have become more closely associated with the Houston Texans than J.J. Watt, but there has always been another AFC team that has quietly held a special place in his heart.

NFL executives, coaches give Bengals' Dexter Lawrence II bulletin-board material

Bengals' BJ Hill sends message to Dexter Lawrence II 'haters'

The 'Most TDs without making the playoffs' quiz

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 6

Texans RB Woody Marks In Line For Returner Role

2025 proved to be a one-and-done year for Nick Chubb as a member of the Texans. He totaled 122 carries, but Woody Marks also emerged as a regular presence on offense.

David Montgomery News / Yardbarker / July 5

How will Lions backfield fare after trade that left Montgomery 'sick'?

How will Lions backfield fare after trade that left David Montgomery 'sick'?

The Detroit Lions made waves during the offseason when they Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.

NFL teams may have financial reason to pass on former Lions CB Terrion Arnold

Lions get good news in latest offseason analysis