Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Graham Mertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

Texans Believe QB Graham Mertz Suffered Torn ACL

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Texans believe QB Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in the team’s preseason opener against the Chargers on Thursday. Schefter adds there is expected to be more testing to confirm the extent of the injury.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 14

What We Learned From Texans' Preseason Opener Against Chargers

The Houston Texans couldn't kick off their first preseason game with a win on Thursday night, as the LA Chargers took them down in pretty convincing fashion, 7-27, in Reliant Stadium.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 14

Texans fear ACL injury for third-string QB in preseason opener

The Houston Texans kicked off their 2026 preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, but the 27-7 loss was hardly the worst part of the evening.

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Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Texans Suffer Concerning Quarterback Injury in Preseason Opener

Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz left the team’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers with an apparent injury Thursday night, creating an immediate question about the depth of the team’s quarterback room.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13

Texans' Rookies Could Take Over Preseason Opener vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans appear to have a clean plan heading into their first preseason game of the year against the Los Angeles Chargers. And that plan revolves around one overarching focus: play the rookies, and play them a lot.

Sione Takitaki News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 13

Texans Cut LB Sione Takitaki From Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans officially released veteran LB Sione Takitaki from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Thursday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Takitaki, 31, was the No.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13

Mario Edwards’ Contract Could Subtly Change Texans’ 53-Man Roster

The Houston Texans, since the start of training camp, have brought back two familiar faces on their defensive line heading into the 2026 season. One of those was, of course, their former No.

C.J. Stroud News / TWSN / August 13

C.J. Stroud Looks to Reclaim Rookie-Year Success

C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons of all time in 2023. He threw for over 4100 yards, 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He led Houston to a 10-7 record, an AFC South title, and a playoff victory over the Browns.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13

5 Texans Players I'm Most Excited to See in Chargers Preseason Matchup

The Houston Texans are kicking off their first preseason game of three on Thursday night, facing the Los Angeles Chargers. For the Texans, it's their first real look at what this 90-man roster looks like in a live, in-game setting after a long offseason with multiple changes in all three phases.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13

Where to Watch, Stream Texans' First Preseason Game vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans are taking on their first of three preseason games on Thursday night, facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers in Reliant Stadium, also for the first game in their newly re-named stadium, formerly known as NRG Stadium dating back to 2014.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 12

6 Texans Roster Battles That Could Be Decided in Preseason

The Houston Texans' preseason debut is right around the corner. And as the Texans begin their first of three exhibitions before the regular season, there are still several position battles around the roster that are yet to be determined.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 11

Keylan Rutledge Fights Will Anderson at Texans Camp, DeMeco Ryans Reacts

The Houston Texans' first-round pick from this year's draft, offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge, just keeps on getting into fights at training camp. After a little over a week had taken place in Texans camp, Rutledge had gotten into–– by my count–– four fights with opposing defenders after a play.

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Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 10

Houston Texans Make Jarring Roster Decision

The Houston Texans have made a clear statement about their offensive line’s future. According to reports from training camp, first-round draft pick Keylan Rutledge is listed as the first-string center on the team’s unofficial depth chart.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Jaylin Noel, Tank Dell both listed as backups on Texans’ initial depth chart

The Houston Texans have one of the deepest rosters in the NFL, and their depth chart proves that. The team with championship aspirations released an unofficial depth chart that put some position battles to rest.

Sione Takitaki News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10

Texans Place LB Sione Takitaki On IR

Sione Takitaki joined the Texans earlier this month, but his tenure with the team has proven to be short-lived. The veteran linebacker was placed on injured reserve Monday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 10

Browns HC needs to keep job in mind when naming starting QB

Todd Monken needs to keep job in mind when naming Browns' starting QB

Even in their first training camp in life without Myles Garrett, there's one question looming over the Cleveland Browns more than any other.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

CB Terrion Arnold is still drawing interest from NFL teams

CB Terrion Arnold is still drawing interest from teams, but will any sign him?

Free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold reportedly met and worked out with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in his quest to put aside his legal problems and potentially land with another NFL team.

Unexpected Teddy Bridgewater update raises more concerns about Lions QB depth behind Jared Goff

Lions quickly find replacement for Teddy Bridgewater with QB signing

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets historic extension after Falcons pay Bijan Robinson

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Commanders receive brutal Laremy Tunsil injury news

The most important thing for NFL teams during training camp and the preseason is that their most important starters, and especially veteran starters, get through without any major injuries. It does not always go according to plan.

Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions

Stefon Diggs describes Jayden Daniels after signing with Commanders

Commanders rookie Antonio Williams earns high praise from Diggs

Steelers receive disappointing injury news at Saturday practice

NFL preseason hero is already out with an injury

Lane Johnson makes announcement about his future

Jaylin Noel News / Field Level Media / August 7

Texans activate WR Jaylin Noel from non-football injury list

The Houston Texans reinstated second-year wide receiver and return man Jaylin Noel from the non-football injury list on Friday. Noel, 23, caught 26 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (three starts) last season after being picked in the third round (No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for showdown

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for Week 1 showdown

The Week 1 game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans was already setting up to be one of the highlights of the NFL's early-season schedule. Now it is getting a little personal beef thrown into it to raise the temperature even more.

Josh Allen opens up about quest to win Super Bowl with Bills

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, furthering plan to lock up defensive core

To further lock up key members of the defense, the Houston Texans secured a consistently productive linebacker on Thursday.

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Raiders sign former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale

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Henry To'o To'o News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6

Texans, Henry To’oTo’o Agree To Extension

The Texans have worked out another deal with a key member of their defense. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.