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Why Texans QB CJ Stroud is Mina Kimes’ buy-low favorite

People may be undervaluing and overlooking Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, but not NFL analyst Mina Kimes of ESPN. Talking to Bill Simmons of The Ringer recently, Mina Kimes said she’s still on the Stroud train, even as many have cooled on the former Ohio State Buckeyes star quarterback.

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Jadeveon Clowney explains why he chose to make Texans comeback

The Houston Texans reunited with pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney in NFL free agency recently. The veteran defender had lingered on the open market without a team for a while.

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Texans Could Be Eyeing Change at Punter After Latest Workout

The Houston Texans are bringing in a punter in their latest batch of free agent workouts. And as a result, it could be hinting that the Texans are searching for additional competition in their ongoing position battle.

Jack Browning News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Texans Working Out P Jack Browning & K Chris Freeman

The Houston Texans are hosting P Jack Browning for a workout on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson. Browning worked out for the Cardinals last month but walked away without a deal.

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Tank Dell News / Field Level Media / August 5

Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24

Tank Dell was on the field for a padded practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The significance was not lost on head coach DeMeco Ryans, who hadn't had Dell available for a team practice since his devastating knee injury on Dec.

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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.

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Texans' DeMeco Ryans Says One WR Keeps Making Wow Plays at Camp

The Houston Texans are a week into training camp, and in the process of their practices completed so far, there have been a few players around the roster who have seen their stock rise.

British Brooks News / Houston Texans on SI / August 5

Texans RB Suffers Hand Injury at Training Camp, Out Multiple Weeks

The Houston Texans' running back will be down a man throughout the next few weeks. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, Texans running back British Brooks broke his hand in training camp practice.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 5

Texans Rookie Report: Who Is Rising (and Falling) on the Depth Chart?

The Houston Texans are now a week deep into training camp. And within the practices they've taken part in so far, we've gotten a look at the team's eight incoming draft picks who are trying to boost their stock heading into the season.

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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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 5

Texans Release DL After Signing WR Montrell Washington

The Houston Texans have made a minor roster move following their newly-announced signing of wide receiver Montrell Washington. Following the Texans' move to bring in Washington, the team has also announced that they're waiving defensive lineman Junior Tafuna.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 5

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Clowney revealed why he left some money on the table to rejoin the Texans.

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Jadeveon Clowney News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Jadeveon Clowney had interesting response when asked about Texans trading him in 2019

Jadeveon Clowney still seems to harbor some animosity toward one notable figure from his first stint with the Houston Texans. Several reporters confirmed last week that Clowney was signing a 1-year deal with the team that drafted him 12 years ago.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Texans' Next Contract for Nico Collins Got More Expensive

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Texans gave Nico Collins a bit of a bump in pay on his current contract. After that adjustment, Collins' contract went from around $20 million for the 2026 season to then have $9 million added onto the deal in 2026, paired with an $8 million raise that'll come in 2027.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Winners & Losers of Texans' Second Padded Training Camp Practice

The Houston Texans have wrapped up their second padded training camp practice on Tuesday, which also happened to be Jadeveon Clowney's first day back in the building since re-signing to the team on a one-year deal.

DJ Turner News / Field Level Media / August 4

Texans place WR DJ Turner on injured reserve

The Houston Texans placed wide receiver DJ Turner on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. It was the corresponding move after the signing of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney became official.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Texans Sign Super Bowl-Winning WR in Latest Roster Move

The Houston Texans have made a move to their wide receiver room; one to add a Super Bowl champion to their already loaded position group. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans have signed free agent wide receiver Montrell Washington after a successful workout on Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Why Jadeveon Clowney Signed With Texans: 'It Wasn't About the Money'

The Houston Texans have officially signed Jadeveon Clowney for the 2026 season, effectively reuniting the former No. 1 pick from 2014 with the franchise eight years after his departure.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair immediately shuts down injury concerns after training camp scare

Training camp is underway for the Houston Texans as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Unfortunately, there were some injuries sustained during practice on Tuesday, as Azeez Al-Shaair was reportedly one of the players who got banged up on a play.

Keylan Rutledge News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

Keylan Rutledge Favorite For Texans’ Center Job

The Texans’ latest round of offensive line tinkering included multiple key free agency additions — Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller — but the team’s most notable offseason investment up front came via the draft.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ready to Put ‘Best Foot Forward’

It can be argued that no NFL player is under more pressure to succeed in 2026 than Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year doesn’t need to be an MVP to help his team reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.

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