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Texans Linked to Veteran RB Interest in Free Agency

The Houston Texans might be primed for an investment at running back during this year's free agency period, particularly to add a veteran runner to add into their backfield mix.

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Texans' Davis Mills Trade Buzz Gains Momentum

It looks like the Houston Texans could be in the business of trading their backup quarterback down the line this offseason. According to a new combine

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 1

Texans 2026 Offseason: Team Needs, Pending FAs, Draft Picks & More

Projected Cap Space: -$13.3 million Draft Picks: 9 1st (No. 28) 2nd (No. 38, WAS) 2nd (No. 59) 3rd (No. 69, NYG) 4th (No. 106, WAS) 4th (No. 128) 5th (No.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / February 28

Nick Caserio Makes Texans' Draft Intentions Known

When the Houston Texans' top brass get questioned over their intentions for the upcoming NFL Draft, it's a little hard to mask some true intentions. After all, the ongoing mission to restore quarterback C.J.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 28

Texans' Offensive Line Rumored to See Notable Shakeup

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– The Houston Texans are looking motivated to make at least one new addition onto their offensive line heading into the 2026 season for a chance to shake-up their starting five-man unit in 2026.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / February 27

Tracking the Houston Texans’ formal meetings with NFL draft prospects at the 2026 NFL Combine

The Houston Texans and every NFL team are currently at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. All week, teams will watch invited players participate in drills.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / February 27

NFLPA report card leak shows one of the few things holding the Houston Texans back is one of the most fixable things ever

While they haven’t been able to get over that hump the last three years, the Houston Texans have come a long way from where they once were. Let’s be honest here: they were once the laughing stock of the NFL.

Joe Mixon News / The SportsRush / February 27

Texans News: RB Joe Mixon’s Injury Situation Explained

Joe Mixon’s time in Houston appears to be nearing its end. As of late February, the Texans are widely expected to part ways with the veteran running back via a failed physical designation, a move that would clear $8.5 million in 2026 cap space.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 27

Texans Rumored to Target Three Big-Name RBs

The Houston Texans might be big-game hunting for an upgrade at the running back position this offseason–– and it looks like there might be three targets in mind for the front office to pursue.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / February 27

Why Texans GM felt need to passionately defend C.J. Stroud

Why Texans GM Nick Caserio felt need to passionately defend C.J. Stroud

One of the more noteworthy media moments of this year's NFL scouting combine involved Caserio referring to trade rumors regarding Stroud as "moronic."

Texans GM Nick Caserio calls C.J. Stroud trade talk 'moronic,' but will he say the same in 2027?

NFL executives share warnings for Texans about C.J. Stroud

Texans, QBs Coach Jerrod Johnson To Part Ways

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Houston Texans 2026 Offseason Outlook

Talk about glass half-full or half-empty... An optimistic Houston Texans fan would tell you that this team has by far the NFL’s best defense, a world-class unit that can carry Houston to the Super Bowl.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 27

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III linked with two AFC teams

It sounds like a bidding war for Walker's services could arise if he is able to hit the open market.

Seahawks OLB DeMarcus Lawrence Considering Retirement

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold makes big admission about lackluster Jets tenure

Jaxon Smith-Njigba sends Seahawks clear message about expected contract extension

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 26

Every Expert's Predicted Texans First-Round Draft Pick

With the 2026 NFL Draft now just under two months away, the time for annual predictions and mock drafts for how the coveted first round could go is already upon us.

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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Texans Linked to 1,000-Yard Running Back Before NFL Free Agency

While the Houston Texans went 12-5 and earned a playoff berth last season, their rushing attack was far from perfect. They ranked 22nd in rushing yards per game (108.9) and tied for 28th in yards per attempt (3.9).

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 26

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Shows Unwavering Faith in C.J. Stroud

It might not doesn't garner the splashy headlines the offseason frequently lusts after, but good teams like the Houston Texans are just striving to get incrementally better.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Texans GM Nick Caserio doubles down on his odd CJ Stroud trade comments

General manager Nick Caserio recently claimed during a press conference that the Houston Texans have no intentions of trading CJ Stroud. It felt like a comment that didn’t necessarily need to be made, as there was little to no speculation of the franchise moving on from Stroud to begin with.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 26

Texans May Have Already Found QB Coach Replacement

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– The Houston Texans may have already landed their next name to fill in as their quarterbacks coach for the 2026 season. According to The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Texans Fire QB Coach After NFL Playoff Exit

The Houston Texans' 2025 season came to a disappointing end with a 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, and the ripple effects of that loss are being felt on the coaching staff.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / February 26

Texans, QBs Coach Jerrod Johnson To Part Ways

C.J. Stroud will remain in place with the Texans for 2026. He will have a new position coach for the first time in his career next season, though. A parting of ways between Houston and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is set to take place, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / February 26

Reports: Texans part ways with QBs coach Jerrod Johnson

The Houston Texans and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson have parted ways, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. A reason for the move was not publicly disclosed.

Houston Texans News / The Spun / February 26

Houston Texans 'Part Ways' With Coach During NFL Combine

With the NFL Scouting Combine underway in Indianapolis, the Houston Texans have decided to make a change to their coaching staff. The Texans enjoyed yet another successful season under head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / February 25

NFL executives share warnings for Texans about C.J. Stroud

The Texans are running out of time to make a decision on Stroud.

Texans' C.J. Stroud shares surprising take about nightmare playoff outing

The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz

Joe Mixon News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Notable update emerges about Joe Mixon’s future

The forgotten man in Houston will likely to continue to be forgotten. “All signs” are pointing to a breakup between the Houston Texans and running back Joe Mixon, Jonathan Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reported on Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 24

Texans Expected To Explore Adding Top Free Agent Running Back

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are expected to explore the high-end RB market in free agency this offseason. Houston RB Joe Mixon missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury that still remains a mystery, and Wilson says the Texans are “widely expected” to part ways with him via a failed physical to save $8.5 million.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / February 24

Texans Will Not Trade C.J. Stroud; Joe Mixon Undergoes Surgery

C.J. Stroud has not built on his 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year performance, and a miserable playoff showing restricted a dominant Texans defense. The quarterback is now extension-eligible, but a recent report pressed pause on that topic.