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Will Tank Dell’s expected Texans return from gruesome knee injury impact NFL Draft strategy?

The Houston Texans are a bit of a wild card for the 2026 NFL Draft. Will they target needs or the best available player? And will Tank Dell’s expected return from his gruesome knee injury impact the Texans’ draft strategy?

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Will Anderson Jr. To Command $50MM AAV?

The Texans will focus on extending Will Anderson Jr. before the start of the 2026 season, but it will likely require a record-breaking AAV to do so. Albert Breer of SI.com observes the rapidly climbing contracts for edge rushers, and the writer believes Anderson’s next deal will likely come in at around $50MM annually.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Texans’ GM drops ‘no-brainer’ CJ Stroud endorsement after nightmare playoffs

The Houston Texans would probably say they had a successful season, but some would think otherwise. Though they won a playoff game, it wasn’t the best two games for CJ Stroud, especially against the New England Patriots.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 13

4 Free Agency Signings the Texans Can Still Make Under the Cap

The Houston Texans made sure to get their hands dirty in the beginning days of this year's NFL free agency period to improve the outlook of this roster on both sides of the ball, and wound up being one of the most active teams across the league.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13

Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. Could Command $50M Per Year On Extension?

Houston recently exercised fifth-year options for 2027 on DE Will Anderson Jr. and QB C.J. Stroud, and they have already talked about a potential blockbuster extension for Anderson.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 13

Texans Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Building Along the Trenches

The time for the Houston Texans to scout out this year's incoming class of rookies is slowly ticking now that the 2026 NFL Draft sits just under two weeks away.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Texans 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

The Houston Texans were one of the more surprising teams in the NFL in 2025. Houston opened the season with three straight losses, but then went on a huge winning streak to finish 12-5.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 13

The Greatest First-Round Picks in Houston Texans History

The 2026 NFL Draft is gradually creeping around the corner, which means for the Houston Texans, they'll be tasked with what will be their 25th time bringing in a new wave of draft prospects throughout their franchise's history.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / April 13

Houston Texans Have 3 Potential Targets to Fill ‘Surprising Need’

The Houston Texans are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with a surprising need at the tight end position, prompting a closer look at potential additions. Prospects Sam Roush, Josh Cuevas and Nate Boerkircher have emerged as options to address that gap.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Five Under-the-Radar Prospects Linked to Texans Before NFL Draft

The Houston Texans sit only a few days away from the 2026 NFL Draft getting underway, and they've been busy behind the scenes unpacking this year's group of prospects to see who might be the best fits for their eight total selections across the board.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Aireontae Ersery News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Aireontae Ersery Weighs In on Texans' Massive O-Line Overhaul

Through the 2026 offseason, a main priority of the Houston Texans' moves has been in an effort to fortify their offensive line. In just the first few days

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Ranking Texans' Draft Classes Over the Last Decade

With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner for the Houston Texans and the rest of the league, it makes for a perfect time to take a look back at how some of the drafts and their respective classes in years past have ended up panning out.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Houston Texans News / Football Analysis / April 12

Anderson Closes In On Richest Defensive Deal In NFL History

Two names called back-to-back in the 2023 draft. C.J. Stroud at second overall. Will Anderson Jr. at third. Both walked into NRG Stadium the same week, signed their rookie deals the same month, and wore the same shade of Battle Red on the same sideline.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

Texans Interested to Add Competition at Key Position

The Houston Texans have been diligent throughout the 2025 offseason to round out their roster better from where they ended last year, adding prospective new starters on both sides of the ball bia free agency, and head into the draft with the chance to add even more depth with one of their eight total selections.