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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 14
Winners and Losers From Texans' Preseason Opener vs. Chargers
The Houston Texans came up well short in their first preseason game of the year vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, falling to a 7-27 loss where we got a glimpse at what this roster looks like without the starters on the field.
Graham Mertz News / Field Level Media / August 14
Texans fear torn ACL for backup QB Graham Mertz
Texans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener, ESPN reported. A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter.
The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the 2008 Week 1 NFL starting quarterbacks can you name in five minutes?
Graham Mertz News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14
Texans Fear ACL Tear For QB Graham Mertz
Quarterback Graham Mertz exited last night’s preseason game with a knee injury. His 2026 season may already be over as a result. When speaking after the game, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) Mertz may have torn his ACL.
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 14
Texans Fear QB Graham Mertz Suffered ACL Injury vs. Chargers
The Houston Texans might be without one of their quarterbacks for a significant stretch of time. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans believe that quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers during their first preseason game on Thursday night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Montrell Washington News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12
Texans Waive WR Montrell Washington
The Houston Texans announced they have waived WR Montrell Washington. The move makes space for them to sign K Chris Freeman. Washington, 27, was drafted in the fifth round out of Samford by the Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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.
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
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 6
NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation
The Texans have been hesitant to make a financial commitment to Stroud.
Tank Dell News / Field Level Media / August 5
Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24
Tank Dell was on the field for a padded practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The significance was not lost on head coach DeMeco Ryans, who hadn't had Dell available for a team practice since his devastating knee injury on Dec.
Jadeveon Clowney News / Yardbarker / August 5
Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans
Clowney revealed why he left some money on the table to rejoin the Texans.
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