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Texans WR Tank Dell activated to return after 22-month recovery

The Texans formally activated Tank Dell to the active roster on Saturday and the receiver is set to play for the first time in 22 months when Houston hosts the New York Giants on Sunday.

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Texans Make RB Decision After David Montgomery News

The Houston Texans are beginning to turn their campaign around after starting the 2026 NFL season 0-4. After back-to-back victories against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, two crucial division wins have brought them to 2-4.

Tank Dell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Texans Make Three Moves, Activate WR Tank Dell

The Houston Texans officially activated WR Tank Dell for Week 7 and elevated DB Bryce Hall and LB Kenneth Murray from the practice squad. It will be Dell’s first regular-season game since his catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

Texans' Biggest Keys to Victory vs. Giants to Extend Win Streak

The Houston Texans have won back-to-back games heading into their Week 7 game against the New York Giants. And with just one game to go before the Texans

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Texans Week 7 Final Injury Report And Game Status

The Houston Texans host the New York Giants on Sunday after consecutive wins over the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. C.J. Stroud’s offense has found its rhythm, but injuries could force changes to the lineup.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

3 Bold Texans Predictions vs. Giants: Woody Marks Shines, Tank Dell's Return

The Houston Texans' Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants is sitting right around the corner. And it's a game that, for the Texans, could hold some pretty high stakes for a few reasons.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Texans Roster Tracker: Every Move Made Ahead of Week 7

The Houston Texans enter Sunday’s Week 7 game against the New York Giants after back-to-back wins, including a dramatic 34–31 victory over Jacksonville in London.

David Montgomery News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Why Woody Marks Could Take Over Texans' Starting RB Job in Week 7

The Houston Texans are heading into Week 7 against the New York Giants facing another game without their starting running back David Montgomery. Montgomery, who's been atop the Texans' depth chart at running back since the start of the season, has officially been ruled out for a second straight game with a groin issue.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Here are the matchups we are looking at for the Week 7 games.

Report expands on why Seahawks didn't keep Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III this offseason

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald shares painful admission about Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III

Ravens leave Bengals guessing if Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley will start Week 7 game

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

J.J. McCarthy’s 9.2% Sack Rate Gives Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter an Opening

The New York Giants are turning to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback after their 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Acquired from the Minnesota Vikings only 20 days earlier, McCarthy showed promise in relief, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown despite an interception.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Giants’ Week 7 Opponent: What to Know About the Houston Texans

The Houston Texans may have started the season 0-4, but they are an extremely dangerous opponent to the New York Giants. The Giants will make their first trip to Houston since 2018 on Sunday and will be seeking their sixth straight win against the Texans, despite being a double-digit underdog in quarterback J.J.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Harrison reportedly had doubts about Beck, problems with Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. reportedly had doubts about Carson Beck, problems with Cardinals since rookie season

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, DJ Bien-Aime and Dan Graziano expanded on why Harrison was eager to get away from the team that made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl

George Pickens claps back after getting called out by Brian Schottenheimer

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J.J. McCarthy News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Texans' Week 7 Odds Point to Potential Blowout vs. Giants, J.J. McCarthy

The Houston Texans head into their Week 7 contest against the New York Giants riding the high of logging two straight wins over their last two matchups, and now hope to extend that streak to three in their last game before the bye.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair returns to practice with knee injury, which is bad news for JJ McCarthy

Azeez Al-Shaair has made strides in his recovery and is nearing a return to the field ahead of the Houston Texans‘ Week 7 matchup this weekend. This presents concern for New York Giants quarterback J.J.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 22

3 Texans Matchups to Watch Closely Against Giants in Week 7

The Houston Texans are heading into Week 7 against the New York Giants with hopes of firing off their third straight win after back-to-back encouraging wins being stamped in the books.

Tank Dell News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Texans WR Tank Dell Opens Up About Return After Devastating Knee Injury

Tank Dell is ready to celebrate his return to the football field, no matter how many yards he gains on his first catch. The Houston Texans wide receiver is set to play Sunday against the New York Giants, marking his first game since suffering a devastating knee injury in December 2024.

Jamal Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Jaguars Signing LB Jamal Hill

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Jaguars are signing former Texans LB Jamal Hill to the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Hill, 25, was an honorable mention All-PAC 12 in 2020 at Oregon.

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 22

Texans' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.

Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision

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Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline? ESPN analyst suggests 2 impactful deals

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?

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Three potential trade proposals for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley

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Report addresses relationship between Eagles' Jalen Hurts, GM Howie Roseman amid blood clot situation

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / October 21