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Predicting Texans' Starters for Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

Predicting Texans' Starters for Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans are set to kick off their third and final preseason outing of the year on Friday night on the road against the Carolina Panthers. And it's a preseason finale for the Texans in which, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans, the team won't be playing their typical starters.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 28
Texans Suddenly Have New Depth Concerns at One Key Position

Texans Suddenly Have New Depth Concerns at One Key Position

When looking up and down the Houston Texans roster, it's a group that's one of the more complete collections of talent throughout the entire league, both in terms of starters and depth pieces.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 28
10 Texans Players With Everything to Prove in Panthers Preseason Game

10 Texans Players With Everything to Prove in Panthers Preseason Game

The Houston Texans have their third and final preseason game of the year on the horizon against the Carolina Panthers; just a couple of days after their initial road trip to Charlotte for a joint practice, now jumping into a live game.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 28
Preview Texans' Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

Preview Texans' Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans are on the cusp of their third and final preseason game of the year against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night, and a game which marks their first road trip of the season, following their first two home bouts against the LA Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.

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The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 27
What to Expect for Texans' Starters in Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

What to Expect for Texans' Starters in Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans have just one more preseason game to go this week before their 53-man roster is finalized, and their upcoming regular season action begins to unfold: a trip to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Ali Gaye News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27
Texans DE Ali Gaye Suffered Major Knee Injury

Texans DE Ali Gaye Suffered Major Knee Injury

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that an MRI showed Texans DE Ali Gaye suffered a major knee injury in the team’s joint practice with the Panthers on Wednesday.

Braden Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 27
Texans’ Hit with Rough News as Braden Smith Injury More Serious Than Initially Expected

Texans’ Hit with Rough News as Braden Smith Injury More Serious Than Initially Expected

A player going down during practice can instantly change the mood around the team, especially when that player was brought in to strengthen a particular position.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 27
DeMeco Ryans Points to Texans’ Biggest Bright Spot at Panthers Joint Practice

DeMeco Ryans Points to Texans’ Biggest Bright Spot at Panthers Joint Practice

The Houston Texans closed out their second of two joint practices during this year's training camp, as they joined the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday to get a few reps in with one another before Friday's preseason matchup.

Braden Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Texans OT Braden Smith Suffered Plantar Fascia Injury, Not Considered Major

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Texans OT Braden Smith suffered a plantar fascia injury on Wednesday, but it’s not considered to be major. Rapoport

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will breathe major sigh of relief after injury update on $20 million teammate

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will breathe major sigh of relief after injury update on $20 million teammate

The Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers are currently engaged in joint practices ahead of their final preseason game. During practice on Wednesday, Braden Smith was carted off the field.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 27
DeMeco Ryans Addresses Texans’ Kayshon Boutte Trade for First Time

DeMeco Ryans Addresses Texans’ Kayshon Boutte Trade for First Time

The Houston Texans made a noteworthy addition into their wide receiver room earlier this week in their trade with the New England Patriots to acquire Kayshon Boutte.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26
Texans’ newly minted $20 million man among 2 players carted off practice field at same time

Texans’ newly minted $20 million man among 2 players carted off practice field at same time

The Houston Texans have talent all over their roster and loads of potential. The team has arguably the best defense in the NFL, headlined by a pass-rushing duo of Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, along with one of the best cornerbacks in the league, Derek Stingley.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Texans RT Braden Smith & DE Ali Gaye Carted Off With Leg Injuries

Per Aaron Wilson, Texans RT Braden Smith and DE Ali Gaye were both carted off during joint practice with the Panthers due to knee injuries and were unable to put any weight on their legs.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 26
C.J. Stroud addresses offseason changes ahead of pivotal campaign

Texans' C.J. Stroud addresses offseason changes ahead of pivotal campaign

Stroud is facing a pivotal season.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room
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Dylan Horton News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Texans DE Dylan Horton Tears Achilles

Texans DE Dylan Horton Tears Achilles

Texans defensive end Dylan Horton suffered a torn Achilles at practice on Monday, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, potentially ending his 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 1,500-Yard Weapon

Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 1,500-Yard Weapon

The Houston Texans have terminated the contract of undrafted rookie running back Josh Pitsenberger, waiving him with an injury settlement, the team announced.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24
Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth
Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype
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Marte Mapu News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Houston Texans Make Surprise Roster Cut on Monday

Houston Texans Make Surprise Roster Cut on Monday

The Houston Texans’ late-August roster shuffle took an unexpected turn when the team waived linebacker Marte Mapu with an injury designation, ending a short experiment that began with a modest trade last spring.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23
Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22
Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday night, ending a career that was equal parts brilliance and frustration.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots went from having one of the most underwhelming wide receiver corps in the league to having more mouths than they can feed.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21
Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Largely out of nowhere, it was reported on Thursday that the Houston Texans "have had discussions with" quarterback C.J. Stroud about a potential contract

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract
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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six vs. Texans

Games like this are why Las Vegas is taking a calm, patient approach with Mendoza.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs. Texans

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Mendoza's pick-six
Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Patrick Mahomes
Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice
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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener on Aug. 13, QB Kirk Cousins and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby got into a bit of a scuffle during practice. This week, Cousins explained what happened and why. 

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