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Texans Release Former First-Round Pick in Secondary

The Houston Texans have released one name in their secondary before their Week 11 action kicks off vs. the Tennessee Titans. According to a team announcement, the Texans have waived cornerback Damon Arnette from their 53-man roster among a bundle of roster moves.

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Texans' Davis Mills Shares Key Factor That Clicked in First Start

If the Houston Texans are going to kick on from the 4-5 mark and back into playoff contention, it's going to require head coach DeMeco Ryans squeezing every last bit of juice out of his team.

Jalen Mills News / Houston Texans on SI / November 15

Texans Elevate Super Bowl Champ DB Ahead of Titans Game

The Houston Texans are elevating a Super Bowl champion to their active roster for Week 11's game vs. the Tennessee Titans. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans are elevating defensive back Jalen Mills from the practice squad to their gameday roster for their road trip in Tennessee.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 15

Three Bold Predictions for How Texans vs. Titans Could Unfold

The 4-5 Houston Texans are back on the road against another divisional opponent for Week 11 against the 1-8 Tennessee Titans, making it a perfect opportunity for Houston to capitalize with a second-straight win, add another divisional victory to their name, and in turn, elevate to a .500 record for the first time this season.

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Texans TE Expected to Return From Injury vs. Titans

The Houston Texans are reportedly getting one notable name back the offensive end for this weekend's matchup vs. the Tennessee Titans. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans will be activating tight end Cade Stover from Injured Reserve heading into Week 11's game in Tennessee.

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NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 15

Will Anderson Jr. Knows Texans Can’t Ignore Titans QB Cam Ward

The last time the Houston Texans matched up against the Tennessee Titans this season, it resulted in a commanding 26-0 shutout in favor of the Texans for their first win of the year, effectively silencing the number-one overall pick Cam Ward in the process of that dominant effort.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14

Texans Officially Rule Out Five Players For Week 11

The Houston Texans announced they officially ruled out QB C.J. Stroud, K Ka’imi Fairbairn, CB Damon Arnette, TE Harrison Bryant, and S Jalen Pitre for Week 11 against the Titans.

Nico Collins News / Toro Times / November 14

Nico Collins' mindset on targets is a refreshing reminder of what a team leader should be

After last Sunday's game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, Nico Collins was informed that backup quarterback Davis Mills threw his way 15 times in the 36-29 win.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 14

Texans Versatile DB Could See Expanded Role vs. Titans

There's one name in particular on the Houston Texans' defense who could be primed to see a much bigger role than he has for most of this season in Week 11 vs.

DeMeco Ryans News / Toro Times / November 14

Texans defender offers huge praise for DeMeco Ryans: 'Somebody that you’ll go out and die for'

This past Sunday afternoon, not long after the Houston Texans overcame a 19-point 4th quarter deficit to stun the Jacksonville Jaguars, I wrote a rapid reaction piece in which I doled out credit to various Texans who deserved praise for their efforts in the 36-29 win.

Davis Mills News / Toro Times / November 14

Davis Mills explains how Nick Caley's system created opportunity for game winning TD run

When you think about Davis Mills, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not Man, this guy has wheels. No, the first few things you think about are probably how his middle name is Compton -- can you imagine if Davis was one of those guys who went by their middle name?

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Dalton Schultz News / Houston Texans on SI / November 14

Dalton Schultz Takes Step Toward Suiting Up for Texans vs. Titans

The outlook for the Houston Texans' tight end room for Week 11 vs. the Tennessee Titans is starting to look a bit better after their third and final practice of the week.

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Texans Veteran LB Gives Major Praise to DeMeco Ryans

The Houston Texans have managed to rally back from a slow start to the 2025 NFL season to sit at a 4-5 record heading into Week 11, brought back from the ashes at the command of third-year head coach DeMeco Ryans, and proving that their campaign is far from over with eight weeks to go in the season.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13

Texans' DeMeco Ryans makes C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills decision

Winners of back-to-back AFC South titles in Stroud’s first two seasons, the 4-5 Texans are sitting on the outside of the playoff picture in his third year.

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Texans tight end Dalton Schultz remains out of practice

The Texans had five players out of practice for a second consecutive day. The team already has ruled out quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion), safety Jalen Pitre (concussion) and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (right quad) for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Davis Mills News / Yardbarker / November 13

The fate of Texans' season rests on Davis Mills' shoulders

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C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

Texans Rule Out Three Players, Including QB C.J. Stroud, For Week 11

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Texans HC DeMeco Ryans officially ruled out QB C.J. Stroud, K Ka’imi Fairbairn and S Jalen Pitre for Week 11 against the Titans.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

Texans Signing S K’Von Wallace

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Texans are signing S K’Von Wallace to their practice squad. In correspondence, Houston announced that they have placed TE Layne Pryor on injured reserve.

Braxton Berrios News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Texans' Braxton Berrios shares incredibly sweet photos to celebrate second anniversary with popular influencer Alix Earle

Two years ago, Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle began their love story, and the two recently took to social media to celebrate their anniversary. Berrios shared a series of photos with the influencer, documenting the fun they had together.

Houston Texans News / The Lead / November 12

Texans’ Late Rally May Have Saved Houston’s Season

The Houston Texans (4-5) rallied late to overcome a 29-10 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4) 36-29, splitting the season series 1-1.

Liam Coen News / Yardbarker / November 11

Liam Coen sends warning to Jags after collapse in loss to Texans

Liam Coen sends warning to Jaguars after collapse in loss to Texans

The Jaguars squandered a 19-point advantage in the fourth quarter en route to suffering a 36-29 loss to a Houston side that was without injured starting quarterback C.J. Stroud.

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M.J. Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9

Texans S M.J. Stewart to undergo season-ending surgery

The Texans managed to win on Sunday thanks to a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback. They will be shorthanded in the secondary for the remainder of the campaign, however.