Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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 / 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.

Baker Mayfield News / Houston Texans on SI / July 14

Baker Mayfield Explains How Texans' Trash Talk Fueled Bucs' 2025 MNF Win

The Houston Texans suffered just five losses throughout their 2025 regular season–– but saw three of those happen within the first three weeks of the year that dropped them to an ugly 0-3 record off the bat.

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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.

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.

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Jayden Higgins News / Houston Texans on SI / July 13

Texans WR Jayden Higgins: Ranks No. 15, And Remains Vital for the Offense

We're continuiung with our ranking for the top 25 Houston Texans for the 2026 season, counting down who on the roster is the most vital for this group's success for the year ahead.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / July 12

Why This Former Pro Bowl QB Believes in C.J. Stroud, Texans for 2026

The Houston Texans–– and their quarterback C.J. Stroud–– are looking to end their 2026 season much better than the way they did earlier this year. The Texans came up short in their divisional round matchup vs.

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.

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David Montgomery News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Texans send clear Woody Marks message after David Montgomery trade

The Houston Texans have fallen short of their Super Bowl goals three seasons in a row now, and each of those three teams has had its own problems that has prevented it from making a deeper run in the postseason.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Houston Texans 2026 NFL Season Preview

The big picture for the Texans includes an expensive undertaking in the Houston suburbs: a state-of-the art team training facility with an accompanying entertainment and retail complex set to open in 2029.

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.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Texans Not Planning To Sign Receiver

Former Texan Stefon Diggs is among a handful of established wide receivers remaining in free agency, but a reunion with Houston looks unlikely. The Texans are not planning to sign a receiver, Jonathan M.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 2

Texans Waive Two Players From IR

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are waiving DB Ajani Carter and OLB Xavier Thomas from injured reserve. Carter, 25, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Houston in August of last year.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 1

Texans Cut Two Players From IR

The Houston Texans officially released DB Ajani Carter and LB Xavier Thomas from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 30

Extension Talks Between Texans & C.J. Stroud On Pause

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that extension talks between the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud are on pause right now. Fowler mentions that the Texans have prioritized extensions for notable defensive players like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson among others.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / June 26

Texans OC shares big claim about C.J. Stroud amid uncertainty

It's looking a lot like Houston Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud will not be receiving a contract extension before the 2026 NFL season gets underway.

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