The Houston Texans upgraded their running back room in a big way to kick off their 2026 offseason by making a big swing for David Montgomery with the Detroit Lions.
The Houston Texans have made a bundle of moves through the first week of free agency, not only by bringing in talent from outside the building, but also by keeping some key internal names onboard with new deals or extensions as well.
In the first few days of the NFL free agency market opening, the Houston Texans made a big move on their offensive front in the form of adding former Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith.
The Houston Texans have been busy in tweaking their roster on the offensive side of the ball by not just making a couple of trades to bring talent in and out of the mix, but also staying active in free agency to bring in some new starting-caliber guys to fill in for the 2026 season.
Before the legal tampering window of NFL free agency officially kicked off, the Houston Texans inked a contract extension for one of their most critical names hitting the open market in right guard Ed Ingram.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Even if Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio was going to pivot away from starting quarterback C.J. Stroud, he had to restructure the porous offensive line with some type of urgency.
Among the many cap manuevers and roster changes enacted around the NFL in recent days, one of those comes from the New England Patriots in the form of cutting veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs after one season in the mix, going as far as reaching a Super Bowl before falling short to the Seattle Seahaws.
Contrary to the popular belief, free agency isn't all about making huge splashy moves; it also requires fleshing out the far less glamorous areas of the roster.
After two days of NFL free agency, the Houston Texans have been busy in refining their roster for next season with both internal re-signings and external additions, setting up for an exciting group rolling into the 2026 campaign.
The Houston Texans had apparent mutual interest in one of the top offensive linemen to hit the market this offseason. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson,
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Tommy Townsend is heading to Tennessee. The free agent punter has agreed to a deal with the Titans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a two-year deal for the punter worth up to $6MM, per Schefter.
Following a standout collegiate career with the Cougars, Logan Hall is heading back to Houston. The free agent defensive end is joining the Texans, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The Houston Texans continue to stay busy throughout the early portion of this year's NFL offseason, continuing their work with a trade to land a new punter from the New Orleans Saints.
The Houston Texans are making nine-year veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
The Houston Texans have three potential starting vacancies remaining on the offensive line after re-signing right guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract.
Tuesday afternoon has brought about more in the way of kicker news. The Texans have worked out a new deal with Kaʻimi Fairbairn. Fairbairn has agreed to two-year, $13MM extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
The Houston Texans are retaining defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports Monday. The new contract for the former first-round pick includes $12 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Texans are re-signing DL Naquan Jones to a one-year contract worth $2 million. According to Pelissero, Jones can earn up to $2.5 million in 2026 with incentives.
Azeez Al-Shaair‘s reunion with DeMeco Ryans has helped the Texans become one of the NFL’s best defenses. Leading the way in EPA per play last season, Houston has a Will Anderson Jr. extension on the radar.
Adam Schefter reports the Texans have released veteran RB Joe Mixon on Friday. According to OverTheCap, releasing Mixon will free up $8 million of cap space and create $2 million of dead money.
The Houston Texans are wasting no time making a major move ahead of the new NFL year. Could another big move be coming? Houston has agreed to a one-year,
The Houston Texans are signing DE Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million fully-guaranteed extension, according to Jordan Schultz. Hunter has been a staple on the team’s perimeter and is now locked in through the 2027 season.
Montgomery, 28, was second on the 2025 Lions with 158 carries, 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. He also contributed 24 receptions for 192 yards.