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Texans WR Nico Collins has been bitten by the injury bug but has formed a strong duo with QB C.J. Stroud in Houston, with Collins coming to his quarterback’s defense following a tough playoff exit.

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Bills OT Gets Honest on Texans' Will Anderson, Danielle Hunter

Turning the clock back to Week 12 of this year's NFL season, the Houston Texans' defense had their way against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football––especially in the trenches and off the edge––that would ultimately lead to a 23-19 victory on a primetime stage, and a staggering eight sacks on quarterback Josh Allen.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / February 1

Texans WR Nico Collins expresses support for QB C.J. Stroud after playoff disaster

The Houston Texans have a lot to think about this offseason, with the biggest question mark surrounding quarterback, C.J. Stroud.

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Texans Poised to Maximize Draft as Front Office Holds Firm

Four of the Houston Texans eight draft picks in this year's NFL selection process will come within the rarified air of the top-70, and it’s a golden chance to make some hay.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Tommy Townsend News / Houston Texans on SI / January 31

Texans’ Super Bowl-Winning Punter Wants to Re-Sign

Houston Texans veteran punter Tommy Townsend appears on board to run it back for another year in H-Town as he heads to the free agent market later this offseason.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / January 31

Texans Have Tricky C.J. Stroud Contract Dilemma

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is hoping to bounce back from his abysmal playoff performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, which couldn't have come at a worse time for the former No.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 31

What Will Anderson Jr. Extension Could Look Like For Texans

The Houston Texans have a big decision to make this offseason when it comes to former No. 3 overall pick Will Anderson Jr. Anderson has been stellar in his first three NFL seasons, helping the Texans emerge as one of the best defenses in the league and a playoff contender.

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The Free Agency Decision That Will Shape Texans Offseason

The Houston Texans are looking to make some changes to the offensive line in the offseason, but it remains to be seen what exactly the team will look to do.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 31

3 players Texans must re-sign this offseason after flaming out of playoffs

The Houston Texans sustained their playoff relevance in 2025. Twelve wins, a division title, and a roster that looks built to contend for years all reinforced the idea that DeMeco Ryans has turned Houston into one of the AFC’s most structurally sound franchises.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 30

Texans Hire Former Patriots Lineman to Coaching Staff

The Houston Texans will be reportedly bringing on a former member of the New England Patriots to assist their offensive staff. According to league insider Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans are expected to hire former eight-year NFL offensive lineman James Ferentz to join their offensive staff, as he is expected to help with Houston's tight ends.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 30

Texans Expected to Retain Key Offensive Coach for 2026

It looks like the Houston Texans won't be losing one of their offensive coaches to the Philadelphia Eagles, as one thought after the announcement of Sean Mannion being hired as the Eagles' next offensive coordinator.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Texans GM defends CJ Stroud as franchise QB despite playoff failure

Despite CJ Stroud’s brutal showing in this year’s playoffs, the Houston Texans are standing pat with the star quarterback. Stroud was unable to overcome the challenges of the Patriots’ defense in the AFC Divisional Round.

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Texans Assistant GM Misses Out on Falcons Job

The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired their next general manager, and it won't be Houston Texans assistant James Liipfert. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Falcons have hired Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham as their next general manager.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

Texans' Tank Dell Breaks Silence on Road Back After Injury

The Houston Texans, throughout the 2025 season, were forced to embark on the year without their explosive slot wideout Tank Dell after a devastating leg injury, tearing his ACL, PCL, and MCL at the end of his 2024 campaign; something that's left him on the sidelines to recover and rehab for the past several months.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

Ranking Texans’ Biggest Positional Needs This Offseason

The Houston Texans fell short of their ultimate goal of a first-ever Super Bowl appearance this season with a third consecutive divisional round loss to the now-AFC champion New England Patriots, leaving the Texans and their front office back to the drawing board of how to get this roster ready for an even deeper run next year.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

DeMeco Ryans Could Be Texans Head Coach For a Very Long Time

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is 32-19 in his three seasons leading the team, which is among the best in the league over that span of time. Ryans' hire has transformed the Texans, taking them from a rebuilding project to a playoff contender, but the team is still a step behind the other Super Bowl hopefuls.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Texans’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Houston Texans may have some mental work to do on young quarterback CJ Stroud. And a key trade might help them get over the top in 2026. A good 2026 NFL Draft would help, too, and here’s a seven-round mock, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

Texans' Tank Dell Backs C.J. Stroud After Playoff Collapse

Contrary to the widely held belief, the deep loyalty surrounding the future of Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans does indeed have their breaking point.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

What Texans Need to Become True Super Bowl Contenders

The Houston Texans are still feeling the sting after their divisional round loss to the New England Patriots, who will be representing the AFC in the Super Bowl next month.

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