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3 Under-the-Radar Texans Training Camp Battles to Watch

The Houston Texans are still a few months away from this year's training camp officially starting up at the end of July. But with the 2026 draft officially in the books, we now have a slightly clearer look at what this roster and their depth chart might ultimately look like once that time finally arrives.

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How Many Texans Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026

The Houston Texans have made it clear in recent seasons that they're more than willing to hand some extended opportunities to their rookies as soon as they get into the building for year one..

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / April 28

Texans Offseason Guide: Draft Picks, Free Agents, and What Comes Next

The Houston Texans have officially wrapped up their 2026 NFL Draft action, which means another major checkpoint of a long-winded offseason has also been reached.

Houston Texans News / EasySportz / April 28

NFL Expert Grades Houston Texans 2026 Draft Class

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans prioritized toughness in the trenches and roster depth in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “B-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

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

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 27

One Veteran Free Agent Texans Must Sign Immediately After NFL Draft

Through the Houston Texans' three days of selecting new prospects to add to their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, several outstanding needs leftover from free agency were addressed in a big way.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 27

Biggest Winners, Losers Following Texans' 2026 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans have finally gotten to the other side of the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing in an array of new talent on both sides of the ball with eight total selections, highlighted by three in the top 60 slots.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 27

Texans Late-Round Draft Picks Who Have Best Shot to Make the Roster

The Houston Texans, in the midst of their eight selections throughout the 2026 draft, had five of those in day three. Oftentimes, not every day three pick or late-round selection is destined to make the cut for the opening-day roster for one reason or another.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft picks reveal a franchise that understands exactly where its championship window begins and how to protect it. Houston attacked the draft with a singular vision: fortify the trenches, protect CJ Stroud, and build a defensive front capable of dictating terms.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 27

Projecting Texans Depth Chart & 53-Man Roster After the Draft

The Houston Texans' 2026 draft class is officially in the books after a busy three days in Pittsburgh, adding a batch of fresh faces on both sides of the ball to the roster with eight picks through seven rounds, and adding 10 undrafted free agents after the end of day three.

Houston Texans News / Football Analysis / April 27

Texans Lock Up NFL’s Highest-Paid Non-QB In History For $50M A Year

Will Anderson Jr. was mid-workout when his phone rang. Agent Nicole Lynn delivered the news, and the 24-year-old defensive end dropped to his knees on the gym floor.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 26

Texans NFL Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers & Long-Term Bets

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books. And for the Houston Texans, they came out of their three days in Pittsburgh having picked up a nice array of young pieces on both sides of the ball to give this roster a spark of new talent for both now and for the future ahead.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 26

Two Texans Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the Draft

The Houston Texans have finally closed the book on the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing in a batch of eight new prospects into the mix, and addressing a fair amount of lingering roster needs in the process.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 26

What to Know About Each Texans UDFA Signing After the Draft

The Houston Texans finally got to the other side of their 2026 NFL Draft action by landing a batch of eight new prospects in their selections across all eight days.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 25

Texans Draft Class 2026: Full Grades for Every Pick

The 2026 NFL Draft has officially come to a close. And for the Houston Texans, they brought in a fresh wave of eight new prospects with their selections across all three days, effectively providing both sides of the ball with a spark of new talent.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 25

Projecting Texans' Week 1 Starters After the NFL Draft

The Houston Texans 2026 draft class is officially in the books, adding eight brand-new names into the fold heading into next season for a spark of youth and fresh talent on both sides of the ball.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

Texans GM Nick Caserio Says Team Won’t Trade WR Nico Collins

Texans GM Nick Caserio shot down any reports that the team was looking to trade WR Nico Collins after rumors swirled that he could be moved due to a contract adjustment.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25

Winners, losers from Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft: Browns keep adding playmakers

Let's take a look at some of the winners and losers from Friday's picks.

KC Concepcion explains why he's excited to play with Shedeur Sanders

Cowboys' Caleb Downs has one simple question for his defensive coordinator

Steelers make exciting pick at 85th overall in third round of 2026 NFL Draft

Best remaining QBs heading into Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft Day 3: Best players available and potential landing spots

Nico Collins News / Trade Talk Sports / April 24

Texans Star WR Nico Collins Drawing Trade Interest Around the League

Day 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books, but that doesn’t mean the activity around the league is going to stop anytime soon. In fact, it might start heating up even more through the weekend and into the summer.

Nico Collins News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Teams Calling Texans About Nico Collins

The draft represents a major checkpoint on the NFL calendar when it comes to high-profile player movement. Several veterans are always the subject of calls from suitors, and one of the Texans’ offensive pillars is on that list.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 22

Texans' Anderson makes feelings on Stroud clear amid uncertainty

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. makes feelings on C.J. Stroud clear amid uncertainty

Stroud has received no financial guarantees from his club other than having the fifth-year option for 2027 picked up.

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

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

Houston Texans News / HITC / April 22

What was Will Anderson Jr. doing when he was handed $150 million deal by Houston Texans

Will Anderson Jr.’s record-breaking payday came with a moment he will never forget. The Houston Texans star had just secured one of the biggest contracts in NFL history, but the way he found out made it even more emotional.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / April 21

Texans confirm contract extension for All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr.

The Houston Texans announced they have signed All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension on Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed by the team, but the contract extension was first reported last Friday as being for three years and $150 million ($134 million guaranteed).