The Houston Texans made a new addition to their defense on Tuesday by acquiring linebacker Marte Mapu from the New England Patriots in exchange for a reported late-round pick swap in 2027.
Rather than waive Marte Mapu, the Patriots have found a trade partner. The Texans are acquiring the young defender.
The Houston Texans have done a lot of work to their roster this offseason for both sides of the ball to be prepared and improved for an even better 2026 campaign from what they showcased last year.
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
The Houston Texans are taking notice of a particular tight end from the SEC in the weeks ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans are expected to host Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman for a pre-draft visit.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The 2026 NFL Draft sits just under three weeks away from kicking off in Pittsburgh, and the predictions are starting to flow as to how the first round of action could go.
The Houston Texans are facing renewed discussion about roster value as the 2026 season approaches. Wide receiver Nico Collins, one of the team’s top offensive weapons, has become a focal point in that conversation.
With most NFL defenses now using nickel personnel for a majority of their snaps, slot cornerback has essentially become a starting position. That bodes well for Miami’s Keionte Scott, who recently completed pre-draft ‘visits with the Texans, Bears, and Dolphins, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson.
The Houston Texans appear to have taken a bit of notable interest in one of this year's top guard prospects, as they'll be slated among the select teams scheduled to bring him in for a top 30 visit.
All season long, the narrative surrounding the Houston Texans was that they had a generational defense but would be held back in the end by their putrid
Among the biggest changes made by the Houston Texans headed into last season was their pivot at offensive coordinator. The team decided to move off of previous play-caller Bobby Slowik after two seasons at the helm to instead pick up LA Rams assistant Nick Caley to claim the reins of this scoring attack.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
The Houston Texans remained among the more active teams around the NFL during this offseason's free agency period when it came to adding veteran talent to their roster.
The main theme of the Houston Texans offseason thus far has been centered around their upgrades and tweaks made on the offensive line. In a busy free agency
The Houston Texans stand just under a month from the 2026 NFL Draft where they'll have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster further from what's already been done throughout a busy offseason.
The 2026 NFL Draft sits just under a month away from kicking off in Pittsburgh, PA. And for the Houston Texans, they'll have their hands full with four selections in the first two days of the draft from rounds one through three.
The Houston Texans' offseason has been filled with an abundance of activity not just due to bringing in big upgrades from the free agency market, but also by their aggressiveness to retain key pieces on both sides of the ball with new contracts or extensions.
The Houston Texans, in the process of their tireless offseason work earlier last month, not only added another dose of talent to their offensive side of the ball, but bolstered their defensive end as well with the signing of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship.
The Houston Texans sit under a month away from when they're finally on the clock for the 2026 NFL Draft, one in which they might finally use a pick in the first round, something they haven't done since 2023 due to multiple trades.
The Houston Texans are entering a very crucial offseason with C.J. Stroud, make no mistake about it. Stroud, the No. 2 overall pick from the 2023 NFL Draft, seemed well on his way to being a superstar.
The Houston Texans appear to be one of several teams bringing in a particular defender from Stephen F. Austin for a visit in the weeks ahead of this year's NFL Draft.
The Houston Texans are trending towards getting their explosive weapon at wide receiver, Tank Dell, back headed into the 2026 NFL season after the 26-year-old had missed all of last year with a devastating leg injury suffered in the second half of his second-year campaign.
During a recent chat with Mike Sando of The Athletic, one unnamed NFL executive shared a surprising take regarding Stroud and Mills.
The Houston Texans have officially crossed the line from promising to dangerous. This is a team everyone expects to compete not just for a playoff spot but for a Super Bowl spot.
The long-term future of Stroud is up in the air after he produced a pair of rough performances during the playoffs this past January.
A gruesome knee injury has kept him out of action since December 2024.
Well before the 2025 campaign was over, it became clear the Texans would target a Will Anderson Jr. extension during the 2026 offseason. To no surprise, then, efforts to reach a deal are underway.
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for QB C.J. Stroud this offseason. The option is projected to be worth $25.904 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season.
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