Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Watson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Texans Releasing WR Justin Watson

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are waiving veteran WR Justin Watson. Watson, 30, was a fifth-round pick out of Penn by the Buccaneers back in 2018 and initially made the team’s 53-man roster.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 30

7 Texans Roster Bubble Players to Watch as Cuts Begin Heating Up

The Houston Texans are right on the cusp of finalizing their 53-man roster heading into the 2026 season. The deadline for NFL rosters to slim down from a whopping 90 players from training camp and pre-season to 53 hits at 5 p.m.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Houston Texans Terminate Contract of Long-Time NFL QB

The Houston Texans have released quarterback Brett Rypien as they trim the roster to 53 players, ending a brief mid-August stint that began as an emergency fill-in.

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Deuce Vaughn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Texans Releasing RB Deuce Vaughn

The Houston Texans are releasing RB Deuce Vaughn and RB Owen Wright on Saturday ahead of the upcoming deadline to get rosters down to 53 players, according

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 29

Texans' 53-Man Roster Prediction After Preseason Finale vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans have officially closed out their final preseason game of a three-game slate, falling short of a win vs. the Carolina Panthers on Friday night, 13-16.

Brett Rypien News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Texans To Release QB Brett Rypien

It appears the Texans will go with two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Houston signed Brett Rypien after the Graham Mertz ACL tear, but the team will not carry the veteran on its initial roster.

Brett Rypien News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Texans Releasing QB Brett Rypien

The Houston Texans are releasing QB Brett Rypien on Saturday ahead of the upcoming deadline, according to Matt Zenitz. Rypien, 30, wound up going undrafted out of Boise State in 2019 before signing a three-year, $1.755 million contract with the Broncos.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 29

One Texans Player Made Last-Minute Case for a Roster Spot vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans are just hours away from 53-man roster cutdowns taking place later this weekend. But before the Texans were tasked with the clock with

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Texans player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale

Solomon Byrd entered Friday night’s preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers with the highest stakes of any Houston Texans player fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster, and left Charlotte with his fate more uncertain than when he arrived.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 29

What DeMeco Ryans Said About Texans' Upcoming Roster Cuts

The Houston Texans have officially wrapped up game three of three from their preseason slate, coming up short against the Carolina Panthers for a 13-16 loss.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Texans’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day

Cutdown day rarely arrives with a clean depth chart, but the Houston Texans have been handed an especially difficult puzzle at wide receiver. That creates a particularly uncomfortable problem for general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Braden Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 27

Texans’ Hit with Rough News as Braden Smith Injury More Serious Than Initially Expected

A player going down during practice can instantly change the mood around the team, especially when that player was brought in to strengthen a particular position.

Houston Texans News / TWSN / August 26

ESPN 2027 NFL Mock Draft Sees Houston Texans Adding Round 1 RB

Previously, we talked about the top of this 2027 NFL mock draft from Jordan Reid (ESPN), but now we’ll be diving into the other half. The team we’ll be covering this time around is the Houston Texans.

Braden Smith News / Field Level Media / August 26

Texans RT Braden Smith carted off practice field

Houston Texans starting right tackle Braden Smith was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. Reserve defensive end Ali Gaye also was injured shortly thereafter and joined Smith on the same cart.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 26

Texans' C.J. Stroud addresses offseason changes ahead of pivotal campaign

Stroud is facing a pivotal season.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

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Dylan Horton News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Texans DE Dylan Horton Tears Achilles

Texans defensive end Dylan Horton suffered a torn Achilles at practice on Monday, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, potentially ending his 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 1,500-Yard Weapon

The Houston Texans have terminated the contract of undrafted rookie running back Josh Pitsenberger, waiving him with an injury settlement, the team announced.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed

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Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday night, ending a career that was equal parts brilliance and frustration.

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

Jerry Jones, Cowboys praised for two key offseason moves

Seahawks' deal with Trevon Diggs comes with a big caveat

Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Kayshon Boutte News / Yardbarker / August 21

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots went from having one of the most underwhelming wide receiver corps in the league to having more mouths than they can feed.

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye

Patriots' A.J. Brown addresses potential closure after facing Eagles in joint practice

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Largely out of nowhere, it was reported on Thursday that the Houston Texans "have had discussions with" quarterback C.J. Stroud about a potential contract

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21

Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts

Throughout the summer, numerous reports said that the Houston Texans would take "a wait-and-see approach" regarding the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud after the club picked up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to Stroud's contract this spring.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20