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Four Different Paths Texans Could Take With C.J. Stroud's Contract

The Houston Texans have an interesting situation on their hands with quarterback C.J. Stroud. Now headed into his fourth season as Houston's starting quarterback, Stroud is currently unsigned through the 2027 season after the Texans accepted his $25.9 million fifth-year option.

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One Trade the Texans Should Still Be Pushing for After the Draft

The Houston Texans made sure to stay busy on the trade market during the 2026 NFL Draft in the form of multiple draft-day trades throughout all three days of action.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 2

LeBron James Jokes About Texans Star Will Anderson Jr. With Hilarious 'Secret' Claim After Game 6

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out their first-round series with a convincing Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets, but LeBron James knew how to quickly take away the attention from the game.

Wyatt Teller News / Houston Texans on SI / May 1

Why Texans' Wyatt Teller Is Officially on Notice After the Draft

The Houston Texans made a solid investment into their offensive line for the 2026 season in the form of adding former Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller back in March.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Houston Texans News / Total Pro Sports / May 1

Alix Earle Ran Into Braxton Berrios At Party In Miami — You Won’t Believe Her Reaction

Alix Earle ran into her ex-boyfriend, Braxton Berrios, at the F1 party in Miami on Thursday night. The stars rolled out for the event, which preceded the Miami Grand Prix, with Earle and Berrios among them. What’s more, cameras caught their interaction, which was noticeably cordial.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 1

Ranking Texans' Seven Best Offseason Roster Additions

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, the bulk of the Houston Texans’ work through this offseason has wrapped up with it. Outside of perhaps a few lingering moves around the edges for a few depth spots, this group is largely rounded out for what they'll look like headed into next season.

Houston Texans News / HITC / May 1

Texans secure key pieces at the heart of their championship window

The Houston Texans took another step in their long-term plans by picking up C.J. Stroud’s $25.904 million fifth-year option and Will Anderson Jr.’s $21.512 million option for 2027.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Field Level Media / May 1

Texans officially sign LB Azeez Al-Shaair to extension

The Houston Texans announced a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Friday. Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value at $54 million.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / May 1

What Nick Caserio Quietly Revealed About Texans' RB Room During Draft

The Houston Texans' 2026 draft class is officially in the books. And with it, multiple lingering roster needs for both now and the near future were addressed pretty effectively up and down the board.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / May 1

Texans GM Nick Caserio shares how C.J. Stroud has reacted to poor playoff performances

The long-term future of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud continues to generate discussions on sports-talk programs after he largely failed to impress

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Cowboys somehow got the 'biggest steal' of the NFL Draft

NFL executives address proposed idea for Cardinals' handling of Jacoby Brissett, Carson Beck

Why what Eagles want from Patriots for A.J. Brown may have changed after NFL Draft

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 30

Way-Too-Early Texans 2027 Mock Draft–– And Why It Matters

The Houston Texans are just barely removed from wrapping up their 2026 draft action to bring in a fresh batch of exciting new prospects for the season ahead.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 30

Texans Drop Subtle Hint That One Veteran Won't Be Back in 2026

The Houston Texans might've just showed their hand that one tenured veteran from the last four years won't be returning to next season's roster. The hint stems from a recent Texans jersey number announcement; one that puts recently-signed veteran linebacker Jake Hummel at the number 33 for his first season in Houston.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 30

Texans' Biggest Remaining Needs After the Draft––What’s Still Missing

The Houston Texans, through a busy free agency and draft of roster movement and upgrades, have gotten mostly situated for how their group will look on both sides of the ball headed into 2026.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Houston Texans on SI / April 30

Azeez Al-Shaair's Texans Extension Puts Him Among Elite-Paid LBs

The Houston Texans' newest extension for Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair places him in an elite category of players at his position—to the point where Al-Shaair now ranks among the three highest-paid linebackers in the league.

Leki Fotu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Giants Signing DT Leki Fotu To One-Year Deal

The New York Giants are signing veteran DT Leki Fotu to a one-year deal, according to Jordan Schultz. Fotu, 27, is a former fourth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Utah.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Field Level Media / April 29

Report: Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair reach 3-year extension

Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Al-Shaair, who became the second key defensive player to sign an extension with the team this month.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

When Nick Caserio knew he wanted David Montgomery for the Texans

Ever since the Houston Texans traded for running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, the team has figured out who will be their featured player in the backfield for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / EasySportz / April 28

NFL Expert Grades Houston Texans 2026 Draft Class

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans prioritized toughness in the trenches and roster depth in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “B-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft picks reveal a franchise that understands exactly where its championship window begins and how to protect it. Houston attacked the draft with a singular vision: fortify the trenches, protect CJ Stroud, and build a defensive front capable of dictating terms.

Houston Texans News / Football Analysis / April 27

Texans Lock Up NFL’s Highest-Paid Non-QB In History For $50M A Year

Will Anderson Jr. was mid-workout when his phone rang. Agent Nicole Lynn delivered the news, and the 24-year-old defensive end dropped to his knees on the gym floor.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

Texans GM Nick Caserio Says Team Won’t Trade WR Nico Collins

Texans GM Nick Caserio shot down any reports that the team was looking to trade WR Nico Collins after rumors swirled that he could be moved due to a contract adjustment.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25