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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.

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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.

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Joe Mixon’s injury has Texans eyeing Kenneth Walker III theft from Seahawks

The Houston Texans were one of the best stories to follow during the 2025 season. Houston started the regular season 0-3, but then went on a 12-2 run that almost propelled them to the AFC Championship.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 25

AFC Notes: C.J. Stroud, Cam Ward, Texans, Titans

Texans QB C.J. Stroud spoke at a recent humanitarian and referenced his four-interception collapse in the divisional round of the playoffs. He told those in attendance that he is grateful for the struggles, because people will notice how he responds to adversity.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 25

Texans GM Reveals Must-Have Traits in NFL Draft Prospects

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– The Houston Texans enter this year's NFL Draft with a nice chunk of selections at their disposal to bring in another wave of young talent onto this budding roster that's coming off three-straight divisional round appearances.

Ed Ingram News / Houston Texans on SI / February 25

Texans Praise Ed Ingram’s Breakout Season, Eyeing New Deal

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– After putting together his best season since entering the NFL in 2025, right guard Ed Ingram might just be the Houston Texans' most important free agent to bring back onto next year's roster as he hits the open market later next month.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / February 25

Texans' Nick Caserio Explains Why NFL Combine Drills Don't Matter

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– The NFL Scouting Combine has seen an increasing number of incoming prospects in recent years electing to either limit or elect not to participate entirely when it comes to on-field drills and tests during the week in Indianapolis.

Houston Texans News / The Spun / February 25

Ian Rapoport Called Out For Tone-Deaf Comment About C.J. Stroud

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is facing backlash this week for something he said about Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. In 2023, the Texans changed the trajectory of their franchise by drafting Stroud with the second overall pick.

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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.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 25

Texans GM Nick Caserio’s Joe Mixon Update Fuels Lingering Worries

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– The status on Houston Texans injured running back Joe Mixon still appears to be cloudy heading deeper into the NFL offseason. Texans

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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 / Houston Texans on SI / February 24

Texans GM Nick Caserio Addresses Will Anderson, Stroud Extensions

INDIANAPOLIS, IN–– As we move deeper into the NFL offseason, the Houston Texans will have some big contract decisions on their hands in the form of their two franchise cornerstones, quarterback C.J.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / February 24

Texans GM: QB C.J. Stroud 'isn't going anywhere'

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio is committed to C.J. Stroud and finds trade speculation online to be "moronic" going into the quarterback's fourth season.

Christian Kirk News / Houston Texans on SI / February 24

Texans, Christian Kirk Trending Towards Offseason Split

The NFL offseason inevitably brings an unbridled obsession with players who can be added in order to strengthen a team's roster. Simply put: free agency is a beast.

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.

Davis Mills News / Houston Texans on SI / February 24

Texans’ Davis Mills Emerging as Jets Trade Target

While the Houston Texans don't appear willing to ship out C.J. Stroud in any trades this offseason, another quarterback on their roster might be gaining interest as a target the New York Jets are interested in pursuing— that being veteran signal-caller Davis Mills.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / February 24

‘Not Trading C.J.’: Houston General Manager Nick Caserio Confirms Texans Will Not Trade C.J. Stroud

Nick Caserio, the Houston Texans’ general manager asked about C.J. Stroud trade speculation this offseason. Speaking at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Caserio closed the conversation before it could gain any traction.

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.

Joe Mixon News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Texans RB Joe Mixon had surgery for ‘freak’ foot injury that was a mystery all season

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon underwent offseason surgery for a lingering foot/ankle injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 NFL season, according to a report Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / February 24

Texans GM shares massive update on C.J. Stroud trade rumors

Texans GM Nick Caserio shares massive update on C.J. Stroud trade rumors

Stroud has gone 3-3 as a playoff starter since the Texans made him the second overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 23

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