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Dolphins Request OC Interview With Texans QBs Coach Jerrod Johnson

The Dolphins have requested to interview Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for their offensive coordinator vacancy, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

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Texans-Patriots Playoff Game Shatters ESPN Viewership Record

The Houston Texans' divisional round matchup vs. the New England Patriots had a ton of eyes watching this past weekend–– so much so that it set a new viewership record for ESPN.

Houston Texans News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Texans QB CJ Stroud Gets Called Out By UFC Fighter For Allowing Amber Rose To Destroy His Career

What has happened to CJ Stroud? That is the question on everyone’s mind ever since his dynamic rookie season, where he lit up the NFL. He has not been the same player, with many pointing to his interaction with Caleb Williams.

C.J. Stroud News / The Lead / January 22

C.J. Stroud Faces a Defining Offseason in Houston

After overcoming a 0-3 start to make the playoffs, the Houston Texans’ season came to a close on Sunday. The 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots snapped the Texans’ 10-game winning streak.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Dolphins Could Hire Texans Assistant as Next Offensive Coordinator

It looks like the Miami Dolphins have some interest in one of the Houston Texans' offensive assistants as a potential candidate to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position.

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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.

Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Texans' Will Anderson Among 5 Defensive Player of the Year Nominees

Houston Texans' star defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has officially been named among five AP Defensive Player of the Year candidates for the 2025 NFL season.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / January 22

UFC 324 Star Brands Texans QB CJ Stroud 'Cursed' Over Kim Kardashian–Amber Rose Link

As the NFL inches closer to the Super Bowl, the Houston Texans have hit a major roadblock. Last week, the New England Patriots bounced the Texans from the Divisional Round, leaving fans frustrated and deflated.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / January 22

Another HOFer sounds alarms about Stroud after poor playoff performances

Another Hall of Famer sounds alarms about Texans' C.J. Stroud after poor playoff performances

Stroud lost two fumbles and threw an interception in the victory over the Steelers and tossed four first-half interceptions in the loss at the Patriots.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21

Texans Signal Confidence in OC Nick Caley Moving Forward

It looks like the Houston Texans will be confident in running it back with offensive coordinator Nick Caley for the 2026 season. Texans general manager Nick Caserio was asked about Caley's status on Houston's staff for 2026 during his end-of-season presser, where he confirmed that their offensive coordinator would be on for a second year.

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21

NFL Insider Sheds Light on C.J. Stroud, Texans Contract Situation

With the Houston Texans' season officially coming to an end, the buzz has already ramped up for what the future holds regarding C.J. Stroud's next contract with the team as the window for extension negotiations officially opens, along with what's to be had for his fifth-year option to be decided on later this offseason.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

AFC Notes: Robert Saleh, C.J. Stroud, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

The Jaguars had a mightily successful season in HC Liam Coen‘s first-year as head coach. When asked about the next step he has planned for QB Trevor Lawrence,

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Joe Mixon News / Field Level Media / January 21

Texans RB Joe Mixon's 'freak' injury status still cloudy

The Houston Texans are unclear about running back Joe Mixon's future with the team after he missed the entire 2025 season with a "freak" foot injury. "We

C.J. Stroud News / The SportsRush / January 21

'C.J. Stroud Needs to Get His Brain Looked At': RGIII Floats ‘Concussion Theory’ Behind the QB’s Patriots Disaster

There’s no other way to put it. C.J. Stroud had a disastrous outing against the New England Patriots on Divisional Round weekend. In one of the biggest games of his life, the Houston Texans QB threw four interceptions and looked rattled from the jump.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21

Falcons Show Interest in Texans Executive for GM Opening

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly looking to bring in a member of the Houston Texans front office for an interview among their pool of candidates to fill their general manager vacancy.