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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Will Anderson Jr. Favorites to Win the 2026 NFL Defensive Player Of the Year, Says ESPN Analyst
Houston Texans’ 0-4 record makes Will Anderson Jr.’s start even more impressive. The Texans have struggled to close games, but their star edge rusher has consistently created problems for opposing offenses.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 8
Texans make major defensive change before Titans matchup, and it’s the exact opposite of the move that saved their 2025 season
DeMeco Ryans and the Texans are 0-4 and desperate for a spark before facing Robert Saleh’s Titans. Houston has been in this exact spot before, and the history is hard to ignore.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Bryce Oliver News / Viral Sports News / October 8
Houston Texans Add 26-Year-Old WR Before Titans Game
The Houston Texans are bringing Bryce Oliver back, this time on the active roster. On Thursday, the Texans signed the wide receiver to the 53-man roster, according to NFL insider James Palmer, restoring a player they had only recently let go and adding another body at a position that has been shuffled all season.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 8
Texans Sign Former Titans WR to Roster Just Before Week 5 Matchup
The Houston Texans have added a depth piece to their wide receiver room just a few days ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Tennessee Titans––doing so by adding a pass-catcher who played in Tennessee a little less than two months ago.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Three surprising NFL teams that could be trade-deadline sellers
At the beginning of the NFL season, nobody expected several projected contenders to already be staring at a potential lost year after only four games.
DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 8
DeMeco Ryans Knows Texans' Offense Needs to Fix This Key Weakness
The Houston Texans' offense certainly showcased some signs of life this past weekend against the Dallas Cowboys, even in a 30-34 losing effort. But one area of the Texans' offense that continues to be lackluster is how they've performed in the run game.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Will Anderson Jr.’s fiery take on why DeMeco Ryans’ play-calling coup will be game-changer
The Houston Texans have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL to start the season. Houston fell to 0-4 on the season after losing a shootout with Dallas in Week 4.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 8
NFL Insider Won't Rule Out Texans Moving on From DeMeco Ryans With C.J. Stroud's Deal Looming
DeMeco Ryans has won at least 10 games and a playoff game in each of his three seasons, so seeing his name on a hot seat list is a jolt. The Houston Texans coach landed on one Wednesday, the same day he took over defensive play-calling, and the reasoning has as much to do with C.J.
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.
Azeez Al-Shaair News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Azeez Al-Shaair Injury Update: Texans Linebacker Limited Participant on Wednesday Practice
Houston Texans is 0-4 after four games, with the latest setback coming in a heartbreaking 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Houston has now lost three games by one score, making the winless start even more frustrating.
Tank Dell News / TWSN / October 7
Tank Dell Moves Closer to NFL Return After Losing an Entire Season
For Tank Dell his return has been nearly two years in the making as the Houston Texans have officially designated him to return from injured reserve. The Texans now have a 21-day proactive window to elevate him and get him closer to being on the field for the first time since December 21 when he tore his ACL, MCL and LCL.
Deuce Vaughn News / Yardbarker / October 8
Texans reunite with Cowboys' former fan-favorite running back
The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday.
DeMeco Ryans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Reclaims Defensive Play-Calling Duties
Sitting at 0-4, the Texans are not making a coaching change. A shift in responsibilities will be taking place along the sidelines, however. Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Wednesday that he is taking over defensive play-calling responsibilities.
Nick Caserio News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Nick Caserio Could Take the Fall if the 0-4 Texans Can't Repeat Last Year's Turnaround
Dan Graziano isn’t predicting DeMeco Ryans loses his job. The question the ESPN insider raised Wednesday about the winless Houston Texans was aimed one office over.
DeMeco Ryans News / Field Level Media / October 7
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans assumes defensive play-calling duties
The Houston Texans rode the NFL's top-ranked defense to a wild-card berth in 2025. They returned 10 starters from a unit that allowed a league-low 17.4 points per game.
DeMeco Ryans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
DeMeco Ryans makes key change after Texans’ 0-4 start
The Houston Texans are in the second week of October without a win in the 2026 season, and head coach DeMeco Ryans has now decided to make a big change.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 7
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announces major defensive change as hot-seat rumors swirl
Houston Texans fourth-year head coach DeMeco Ryans is taking matters into his own hands as whispers about his job security grow louder.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Texans Open Practice Windows For Tank Dell, Kayden McDonald, Braden Smith
As expected, the Texans are in line to receive reinforcements on both sides of the ball shortly. Receiver Tank Dell, defensive tackle Kayden McDonald and offensive tackle Braden Smith have each had their practice windows opened, as noted by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 7
Texans officially designate Tank Dell to return from IR
A returning Dell could provide the team with some much-needed energy and momentum.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
NFL Week 4 panic meter: Eagles entering the danger zone
It's time for our weekly NFL panic meter check-in, and we're excited to welcome a new team to the mix.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 7
Texans Signing LB Chad Muma To Practice Squad
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing LB Chad Muma to their practice squad on Tuesday. Houston’s practice squad now includes: WR Lewis Bond
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Seahawks should take a swing on another Pro Bowl RB after nixed Joe Mixon signing
Change of plans for the Seattle Seahawks.
Alijah Huzzie News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Jaguars Signing CB Alijah Huzzie Off Texans’ Practice Squad
Aaron Wison reports the Jaguars are signing CB Alijah Huzzie to the active roster off the Texans’ practice squad. Huzzie, 25, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina following the 2025 draft.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Seahawks Not Signing RB Joe Mixon Following Physical
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Seahawks have decided not to sign RB Joe Mixon after he underwent a physical for the team. Yesterday, it was reported Seattle was planning to sign Mixon to the practice squad following a physical.
Nico Collins News / TWSN / October 6
Houston Texans to Trade Nico Collins?
This is the question people are asking because the Houston Texans are sitting at 0-4 without a single win on the season, and staring a year of missed playoffs right in the face.
Tank Dell News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5
Texans Plan To Open 21-Day Practice Window For Tank Dell
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has not played in a game since Dec. 21, 2024, but a return may finally be in sight. The team expects to open Dell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday (via Jonathan M.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Seahawks adding running back depth with signing of Joe Mixon
Joe Mixon hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since January 18, 2025, when he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. Injuries caused him to miss the entire 2025 season, and it was unclear whether he'd ever play another down in the NFL.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Four storylines no one saw coming after four weeks in NFL season
Though the 2026 NFL season is just four weeks old, it's produced plenty of narratives no one saw coming.
CeeDee Lamb News / Yardbarker / October 5
CeeDee Lamb reveals mindset after career-high performance in Cowboys' win over Texans
Lamb produced a performance worthy of Offensive Player of the Year Award votes.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 4
Underachieving defense is Texans' biggest problem right now
Their biggest issue right now might be the side of the ball that was supposed to be their biggest strength.
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