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What Texans' Jadeveon Clowney Said About Swirling Trade Rumors

The Houston Texans haven't found themselves involved with too many trade rumors in the days leading up to the NFL trade deadline. However, one rumor that did begin floating around over the Texans' bye week is the report that teams were interested in defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Texans Have Reported Trade Interest at Two Positions of Need

The Houston Texans are quickly closing in on the NFL trade deadline. And to this point, the chatter surrounding what the Texans could do in the days ahead to shake up their roster has been relatively quiet.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 6

Texans' 3 Biggest Keys to Victory vs. Chargers to Escape 2-5 Hole

The 2-5 Houston Texans have a pivotal game on the horizon in Week 9, as they'll be taking a West Coast road trip to face the 0-7 Los Angeles Chargers. Really, it's a pivotal game for both sides.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Texans Ka’imi Fairbairn Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Month After Perfect October

Houston Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October. Despite Houston’s 2-5 record, Fairbairn delivered one of the most reliable kicking performances in the league.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 5

Texans Injury Report: Who's Trending Up, Down for Week 9 vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans have released their second of three injury reports for the week heading into their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers–– meaning we have a bit more intel around who might be trending to play in Week 9, along with who could be stuck on the sidelines.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

David Montgomery News / Houston Texans on SI / November 5

Texans Need to Trade for RB After David Montgomery Injury Update

The Houston Texans will be without veteran running back David Montgomery for at least one more game–– per head coach DeMeco Ryans. According to Ryans after

DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

DeMeco Ryans took Texans back to ‘Pee Wee ball’ to fix tackling woes

The Houston Texans are currently gearing up for their upcoming game on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Texans come into this game at 2-5, coming off a bye week after having most recently lost at home to the New York Giants.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 5

DeMeco Ryans Applauds Marvin Harrison Jr.’s IQ, Signals More Reps for Tank Dell Ahead of Texans vs. Chargers Game

Houston Texans enter Week 9 at 2-5 after their overtime loss to the New York Giants. The Texans travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers(0-7), who are still searching for their first win.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Three Encouraging Signs and Two Real Worries for C.J. Stroud's Texans at the 0-7 Chargers

For a team that hasn’t won at home, a cross-country flight might be welcome. C.J. Stroud and the 2-5 Houston Texans open the second half of their season Sunday at SoFi Stadium against the 0-7 Los Angeles Chargers, and DeMeco Ryans has kept his staff intact through a 0-4 start at home.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 5

The Texans Went Back to Youth Football Drills to Fix Their Tackling

The Houston Texans’ defense has not looked as dominant as it did last season. During the bye-week practice sessions, the coaching staff went back to basic youth football tackling drills.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 5

Anderson Jr. shares odd praise for Herbert after 'seeing ghosts' jab

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares odd praise for Chargers' Justin Herbert after 'seeing ghosts' jab

It doesn't sound like the Texans will be looking past the Chargers.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert respond to 'deli meat,' 'seeing ghosts' jabs after loss to Rams

Chargers reportedly not 'eager to enter teardown mode' despite falling to 0-7

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Braden Smith News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Could a Trade for Texans Braden Smith Solve Dolphins Protection Crisis as Miami Seeks Offensive Line Help

Braden Smith joined the Houston Texans on a two-year contract in 2026 after spending his first eight NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He was not acquired through a trade.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Colin Cowherd’s bold CJ Stroud-Bryce Young comparison will spark debate from NFL fans

The Houston Texans are currently gearing up for their upcoming game against the winless Los Angeles Chargers. The Texans are coming off a bye week, which was preceded by a tough home loss at the hands of the New York Giants in overtime the previous week.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Texans Make Roster Moves to Bounce Back After the Bye Week

The Houston Texans return to action with a 2-5 record after losing three consecutive games by a combined 12 points. Their defeat to the New York Giants exposed problems in closing out games, particularly on defense.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Texans Announce Four Practice Squad Moves

The Houston Texans announced they signed DT Jaden Crumedy and WR Daniel Sobkowicz to their practice squad and cut DT Kyonte Hamilton and TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / November 4

Texans, C.J. Stroud expected to sign contract extension 'barring a massive unforeseen downturn in his play'

An update emerged on Stroud's contract situation.

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Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

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DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans reveals how 2nd-year OT can make a difference coming out of bye week

The Houston Texans are looking for greater consistency from their offensive line as they prepare for the second half of the 2026 NFL season. Head coach

Joe Mixon News / Total Pro Sports / November 3

Joe Mixon Reveals His Terrifying Connection To Plane & Pilots From Fatal Learjet Crash In Florida

Joe Mixon had an unexpected reaction to Sunday’s deadly Learjet crash in Greenacres, Florida. The Learjet 60 went down in a Palm Beach County neighborhood, with all nine people aboard dying. Mixon, a former Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals running back, says he had flown on that very plane in October.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

Jadeveon Clowney has played for seven NFL teams since arriving as the 2014 No. 1 overall pick. The 13th-year veteran has been part of many transactions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Coach shares why Herbert is not a good fit for a McDaniel offense

Offensive coach shares why Chargers' Justin Herbert is not a good fit for a Mike McDaniel offense

For a piece published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with an offensive coach from another team who seems convinced that Harbaugh is making a mistake by extending the marriage involving Herbert and McDaniel for at least one more week.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as play-caller after loss to Rams

Chargers QB Justin Herbert may already be damaged goods

Khalil Mack trying to deal with 'outside noise' amid trade rumors, Chargers' losing season

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