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Texans' C.J. Stroud Focused on Growth After Playoff Collapse

When push comes to shove, Houston Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud will have to dig deep and rely on his own God-given talents in order to recover from a career crisis of sorts.

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Bryce Young Sends Clear Message on Texans QB C.J. Stroud

Not many other quarterbacks in the NFL have been subject to the same harsh criticism that Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has faced so far this offseason.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 22

7 Combine Questions That Will Shape the Texans' NFL Draft Board

The Houston Texans are just a few days away from entering this year's NFL Scouting Combine with the rest of the league. And just like each of the 31 teams around them, there's an abundance of questions facing them as they approach a critical piece of the offseason puzzle.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 22

5 moves Texans must make to clear salary cap space in 2026 NFL offseason

The Houston Texans could be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 offseason. Houston looked incredible during the 2025 season, but lost a brutal playoff game with New England to end their Cinderella run.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 22

NFL Draft Positions the Texans Will Focus on at the Combine

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine gets off and running this coming week, with over 300 prospects invited to Indianapolis for NFL personnel, media, and fans a chance to get a first-look at what the incoming class for this offseason holds, and for front offices, sort out how their board could pan out once the draft hits in April.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / February 22

Texans Not Eyeing Offseason C.J. Stroud Extension?

It is a foregone conclusion that the Texans will exercise quarterback C.J. Stroud’ s fifth-year option, thereby assuring him of a $26.53MM salary for 2027.

Jarrett Kingston News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 21

Texans Re-Sign ERFA OL Jarrett Kingston

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reported Saturday that the Texans have re-signed exclusive rights free agent offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston for the 2026 season. Wilson mentions that Kingston will receive a one-year deal worth $1.1 million and includes $1.075 non-guaranteed base salary.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 21

Texans Predicted to Make Big Offensive Line Splash in Free Agency

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 NFL offseason with an improved offensive line situation than they were in this time one year ago, but still figure to be targeting some improvements on their front lines throughout the coming weeks and months to better serve this offense heading into next year.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / February 21

Texans Could Target Patriots Offensive Lineman This Offseason

The Houston Texans might need to keep their eye on the New England Patriots this offseason to find a potential upgrade on their offensive line. That upgrade could come in the form of Patriots veteran center Garrett Bradbury, whom the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 21

Texans Draft Trends: How Houston Has Attacked the NFL Combine

The Houston Texans and the rest of the 31 teams around the league are set to arrive at this year's NFL Scouting Combine later next week, where the draft process really begins to ramp up leading up to April, and teams can officially get a firsthand look at what this set of prospects holds both in on-field tests and in-person interviews.rviews.

Davis Mills News / Houston Texans on SI / February 20

Texans Have Three Logical Trade Fits for Davis Mills

For teams around the NFL that are looking for veteran stability at quarterback this offseason, the Houston Texans might be the perfect trade partner to look towards to find that fit in the form of a deal for 27-year-old signal-caller Davis Mills.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 20

Texans' Dalton Schultz Stands Firmly Behind C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans still have a bit of a sour taste in their mouth from the way the 2025 season ended in Foxboro to the New England Patriots in a brutal divisional round loss, which kept them out of their franchise's first-ever conference championship appearance, or even better.

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Jarrett Kingston News / Houston Texans on SI / February 20

Texans Re-Sign Former Panthers OL

The Houston Texans have started the process of re-signing names on their roster heading into the 2026 season to avoid them from hitting the open market later this offseason.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 19

Texans’ Top Position Groups to Address in NFL Draft

Heading into the 2026 NFL offseason, the Houston Texans' roster, for the most part, is well positioned to have a compelling case of making the postseason for a fourth-straight time in the DeMeco Ryans era.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 19

Texans Land Major Offensive Upgrade in Latest NFL Mock Draft

The Houston Texans are entering this year's NFL Draft with the 28th-overall pick at the back-end of the first round, headlining their nine selections––one more first-round pick at their disposal compared to the past two years due to various trades, and can offer the perfect chance to add another young asset to one of the best rosters in the AFC.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / February 19

Texans' C.J. Stroud Trade Rumors May Be Overblown

When C.J. Stroud laid an egg against the New England Patriots in this year's postseason, the conversation surrounding the Houston Texans' quarterback situation was always bound to drag throughout the offseason.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / February 19

Texans' Schultz defends Stroud after nightmare postseason outings

Texans TE Dalton Schultz defends C.J. Stroud after nightmare postseason outings

Houston may not decide Stroud's long-term future before he enters what could become a "prove it" campaign regarding his status with the club this coming September.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / February 18

Texans Urged to Move On From Former Second-Round Pick

The Houston Texans have managed to hit on a number of draft picks throughout the DeMeco Ryans era to help get their roster to the point where it is now.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 17

3 players Texans must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason

If the Houston Texans manage to make it to the Super Bowl, it’d be because of cap discipline. That’s because sustaining contention in the NFL is often harder than reaching it.

Tank Dell News / Football Analysis / February 17

Shot In April, Knee Exploded In December—Tank Dell Back Running Routes For Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell caught a 30-yard touchdown on December 21 2024, cutting Kansas City’s lead to 17-16 in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

C.J. Stroud could reportedly be trade target for multiple teams

Stroud is coming off an underwhelming season, but that only has some teams interested in trying to get him for good value.

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Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / February 12

Texans, county in agreement on training facility

The county commission in Harris County, Texas, approved an agreement to work with the Houston Texans to build a new headquarters and training facility on Thursday.