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The One Player Texans Must Extend After Azeez Al-Shaair Contract

The Houston Texans have tackled another big piece of their offseason to-do list by signing Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year, $34 million extension, keeping him signed on through the 2029 season.

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Seahawks Signed TE Harrison Bryant

The Seattle Seahawks signed TE Harrison Bryant to a contract on Wednesday, the team announced. Bryant, 28, was selected with the No. 115 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 by the Browns.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Field Level Media / April 29

Report: Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair reach 3-year extension

Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Al-Shaair, who became the second key defensive player to sign an extension with the team this month.

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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

Azeez Al-Shaair News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Cowboys Inquired About Trading For Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair

Mike Garafolo and Todd Archer mentioned the Cowboys had looked into a trade for Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair to fill a glaring hole in their defense. However, Dallas ended up trading for 49ers LB Dee Winters during the draft, sending a fifth-round pick.

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29

Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair Agree To 3-Year Extension

The Texans are signing linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year extension, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, keeping the leader of Houston’s defense under contract through the 2029 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 29

Texans UDFAs With the Best Chance to Make Week 1 Roster

The Houston Texans, following their eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, wasted no time in hitting the undrafted free agent market for those who didn't hear their names called in Pittsburgh that might have of impacting on their roster come September.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 29

One Texans Player Who Just Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet

Through the Houston Texans' work in the 2026 NFL Draft, they were able to address several outstanding roster needs both in their starting unit and down the depth chart.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

When Nick Caserio knew he wanted David Montgomery for the Texans

Ever since the Houston Texans traded for running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, the team has figured out who will be their featured player in the backfield for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 28

Texans' Most Pressing Questions Following the NFL Draft

Throughout a busy three days in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans addressed several outstanding questions that may have been left over from a hectic offseason filled with several signings, extensions, and a few trades, in typical Nick Caserio fashion.

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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 28

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.

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 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

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

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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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).