The Houston Texans rode the NFL's top-ranked defense to a wild-card berth in 2025. They returned 10 starters from a unit that allowed a league-low 17.4 points per game.
The Houston Texans are in the second week of October without a win in the 2026 season, and head coach DeMeco Ryans has now decided to make a big change.
As expected, the Texans are in line to receive reinforcements on both sides of the ball shortly. Receiver Tank Dell, defensive tackle Kayden McDonald and offensive tackle Braden Smith have each had their practice windows opened, as noted by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.
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 have lost all four games, including Sunday’s 34-30 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys. Although the team has been competitive in three of those losses, late-game failures have turned winnable games into another loss.
The Houston Texans are making an addition to their quarterback room heading into their Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans. And it's actually a signal-caller they had in the building this season already, considering he was on the practice squad for two weeks.
The Houston Texans' defense––through the first four games of the 2026 season––has been a massive step below where they stood when wrapping up their previous campaign; a year in which many considered this group as the best defense in the NFL next to the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
C.J. Stroud put it on the record before Marvin Harrison Jr. had played an NFL snap. “I think I would love to play with him again,” the Houston Texans quarterback said in April 2024.
In the 2025 season, the Houston Texans’ defense ranked second in DVOA, behind only the Seattle Seahawks. Through four games in the 2026 season, the Houston Texans’ defense ranks 15th.
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.
The Houston Texans are heading into Week 5 desperate to cling onto their first win of the 2026 season––having lost their initial four games of the year as a few players on both sides of the ball have been a bit underwhelming for one way or another.
The Houston Texans are 0-4 after Sunday’s 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Three of the four defeats have been by five points or fewer, and Houston has held a fourth-quarter lead in three of those losses.
The Houston Texans have struggled to start the 2026 NFL season, despite CJ Stroud putting up consistently strong performances. Stroud has been about as reliable as a high-level quarterback can be in the NFL.
Joe Mixon’s injury situation was one of the most fascinating situations to watch last season. The NFL running back was coming off an incredibly successful 2024 campaign that saw him return to form as one of the best at his position.
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing LB Chad Muma to their practice squad on Tuesday. Houston’s practice squad now includes: WR Lewis Bond
The Houston Texans have made a several roster changes following the events of their Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys— all of which came from their practice squad.
Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is certainly enjoying his first full season as the lead color commentator for CBS Sports. Watt spent the 2025 season on the No.
Aaron Wison reports the Jaguars are signing CB Alijah Huzzie to the active roster off the Texans’ practice squad. Huzzie, 25, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina following the 2025 draft.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Seahawks have decided not to sign RB Joe Mixon after he underwent a physical for the team. Yesterday, it was reported Seattle was planning to sign Mixon to the practice squad following a physical.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has not played in a game since Dec. 21, 2024, but a return may finally be in sight. The team expects to open Dell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday (via Jonathan M.
Joe Mixon hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since January 18, 2025, when he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. Injuries caused him to miss the entire 2025 season, and it was unclear whether he'd ever play another down in the NFL.
What was advertised to be an elite Houston defense was torched by Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to the tune of 17 receptions for 189 yards on Sunday.