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Texans Signed DT Junior Tafuna To Practice Squad

The Houston Texans announced they have signed DT Junior Tafuna to the practice squad. Houston’s practice squad now includes: DT Dominic Bailey WR Lewis

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Texans rumors: C.J. Stroud willing to reject entry into $50 million club

The Houston Texans must be excited ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Texans QB C.J. Stroud is facing a “prove it” year as he attempts to earn a big-money contract extension.

Nick Caserio News / The SportsRush / September 2

Nick Caserio on NFL-to-College Returns: ‘It’s Ridiculous’

Nick Caserio has addressed the prospect of NFL players going back to college, offering a reaction that separates his view of the idea from its practical effect on his work.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Two Texans Tackles Head to IR, Leaving Trent Brown as the Clear Starter

No sooner did the Houston Texans announced their initial 53-man roster on August 30 than offensive tackle situation changed. Their roster was always expected to remain fluid but an issue regarding Braden Smith took place.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1

Texans Aiming To Extend QB C.J. Stroud Before Season?

With Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud failing to reach the heights of his Offensive Rookie of the Year season over the past two years, Houston has seemed noncommittal towards the idea of signing their starting passer to an extension.

Tank Dell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Why Tank Dell went on IR even after long recovery, per Texans GM

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell’s return to the team will take longer than initially hoped after the 26-year-old was placed on injured reserve as Houston finalized its 53-man roster.

Houston Texans News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

Houston Texans Hit With Brutal News As 2 Offensive Players Hit The IR

The Houston Texans did not drop a regular-season game Tuesday. They still took 2 brutal losses on the same side of the ball. General manager Nick Caserio said veteran right tackle Braden Smith and undrafted rookie Sam Hagen are both headed to injured reserve, which means C.J.

Kayshon Boutte News / Houston Texans on SI / September 1

Texans Give New Uniform Numbers to Kayshon Boutte, 4 Others

Over the weekend, the Houston Texans officially slimmed their 90-man roster down to a select 53 names to enter into the 2026 regular season with. 37 players were cut, the 53-man unit was made, and this group is now one step closer to kicking off the new year.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 1

4 Takeaways From Texans' Final 53-Man Roster That Show Nick Caserio's Priorities

The Houston Texans’ 53-man roster depicts how general manager Nick Caserio plans to capitalize on a tighter window to compete. After an offense that struggled to find consistent output around quarterback C.J.

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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.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Ex-NFL player reveals why Texans will be ‘vastly improved’ in 2026

The Houston Texans are looking to build off a 12-5 season last year. To maximize their potential, Houston will need its offensive line to perform, a struggle they’ve endured for a while now.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Tank Dell, Braden Smith among notable Texans injury updates after cutdown day

The Houston Texans are look good after the roster cutdown deadline. Houston made several big improvements this offseason that should lead to better results in 2026.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 1

Texans Announce Surprising Starting Offensive Line Plan to Begin Season

Throughout the course of the Houston Texans' training camp and preseason–– and really throughout the entire offseason–– there was much discussions made about what this team's plan would be on their offensive line to begin the year.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Houston Texans Acquire 5-Year Veteran Defender Before Week 1

The Houston Texans have signed defensive end Dominique Robinson, according to the latest NFL transaction log on Spotrac. The move, which occurred Tuesday, afternoon, comes one day after the team released the 28-year-old during final cuts to reach the 53-man roster.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 1

Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses C.J. Stroud contract situation

Stroud's future remains a major storyline in Houston.

Texans To Re-Sign TE Brevin Jordan

Texans To Place Ts Braden Smith, Sam Hagen On IR

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Kaevon Merriweather News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Jaguars Signing S Kaevon Merriweather To Practice Squad

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Jaguars are signing former Texans S Kaevon Merriweather to their practice squad. Merriweather, 26, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2023.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1

Texans To Place Ts Braden Smith, Sam Hagen On IR

Veteran Braden Smith and undrafted rookie Sam Hagen were among the players who were named to the Texans’ initial 53-man roster. Both offensive tackles will miss time early in the year, however.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Texans Will Address C.J. Stroud Extension Next Offseason If No Deal Before Week 1

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans GM Nick Caserio said they have had productive extension talks with QB C.J. Stroud, but nothing is imminent. Caserio also mentioned they will re-address talks next offseason if nothing is done before Week 1.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 1

Biggest Winners & Losers From Texans' 53-Man Roster Decisions

The Houston Texans have slimmed down their 90-man training camp roster to a select 53 players just a few days away from the kickoff of their 2026 regular season campaign.

Brevin Jordan News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Texans To Re-Sign TE Brevin Jordan

The Texans are re-signing tight end Brevin Jordan to their 53-man roster after waiving him during initial cuts, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Jordan, 26, has been a key blocker in Houston’s offense since he was drafted in the fifth round in 2021.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Texans’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Houston Texans had to do a lot of roster shuffling in the weeks leading up to cutdown day. As has been the case far too often in recent years, the team suffered through injury woes, which led to Jayden Higgins being placed on the season-ending injured reserve.