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Texans Agreeing To Adjusted Contract With Nico Collins

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Texans and WR Nico Collins agreed on an adjusted contract for the next two seasons. Schefter adds the adjustment will

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Texans, WR Nico Collins Agree On Reworked Deal

The Texans shot down Nico Collins trade rumors during the draft, and they are now taking care of their top wide receiver. Collins and the team agreed on a reworked deal Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

EJ Speed News / Houston Texans on SI / May 26

Texans Sign Familiar Face at LB Following E.J. Speed's Injury

The Houston Texans have made a new addition to their linebacker room following the news about E.J. Speed's quadriceps injury and extended recovery timeline.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Texans To Sign WR Jha’Quan Jackson

The Texans recently hosted a number of free agent receivers for workouts. That process has now resulted in at least one contract agreement. Houston has agreed to terms with Jha’Quan Jackson, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.

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Jha'Quan Jackson News / Houston Texans on SI / May 26

Texans Sign Former Titans WR Jha'Quan Jackson: What It Means

The Houston Texans have used one of their open roster spots to bring on a former wide receiver from their division rival Tennessee Titans, coming just one day ahead of kickstarting their OTAs.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Josh Allen News / Houston Texans on SI / May 26

Josh Allen Adds Extra Stakes to Texans' Week 1 Opener vs. Bills

The Houston Texans have had their way with the Buffalo Bills when they travel to Texas throughout recent history. In fact, the Texans have won their past six games against the Bills when playing in Houston, with Buffalo's last road win coming all the way back in 2006.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 26

3 Biggest Offseason Questions for the Houston Texans

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Jerry Jones, Cowboys still have one clear roster hole to fill

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EJ Speed News / Houston Texans on SI / May 25

New Intel Surfaces on E.J. Speed's Injury Ahead of Texans OTAs

Right before the Houston Texans' OTAs period kicked off later this week, their linebacker room would be faced with a big hit as E.J. Speed would suffer a torn quadriceps, and be faced with a lengthy recovery timeline before being able to suit up for the 2026 season.

Cade Stover News / Pro Football Rumors / May 25

Texans TE Cade Stover Fully Recovered From Hernia Surgery

Cade Stover was largely healthy during his rookie campaign but he was limited to nine games during the regular season last year. He has returned to full health in time for spring practices with the Texans, though.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 25

3 Facts That Make the Texans' 2026 Schedule Stand Out

The Houston Texans are still a few months away from kicking off their 2026 regular season. But with their schedule having officially been released earlier this month, it allows us to sit back and look at a few games upcoming on their calendar that stick out for one reason or another.

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Davis Mills News / Houston Texans on SI / May 24

Should the Texans Consider Trading QB Davis Mills?

After a busy first couple of months through this NFL offseason with the Houston Texans, most of the action around constructing and shifting around this roster and its personnel has wrapped up.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / May 24

Former NFL GM Speaks Candidly on C.J. Stroud's Future With Texans

Nobody on the Houston Texans has faced more chatter than C.J. Stroud throughout this offseason. Between his ugly playoff ending in January, his contract

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 24

Texans’ Biggest Win and Biggest Mistake of 2026 Offseason

The Houston Texans were about as busy as any team around the NFL this offseason. Between several veteran pickups on the free agent market, draft day deals on all three days of the action, and multiple trades to come before it, the Texans' roster, on paper, is looking refreshed and revitalized for an even better season than they just came off.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / May 23

C.J. Stroud Has No Excuse Not to Succeed for Texans This Year

There's no one on the Houston Texans' roster with a more pivotal campaign ahead of them than C.J. Stroud. After a rocky year three that ended on a rough

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 23

Texans Position Groups Facing the Most Questions Ahead of OTAs

The Houston Texans are just days away from kicking off their offseason OTAs next week, setting up as the next major checkpoint throughout a long offseason before arriving at the 2026 regular season.

EJ Speed News / Houston Texans on SI / May 23

Why Texans Shouldn't Panic Over LB Depth After EJ Speed's Injury

The Houston Texans' linebacker room took a noticeable hit in the days leading up to OTAs, as veteran E.J. Speed would reportedly suffer a torn quadriceps in offseason training, ultimately requiring surgery and now sidelining him for a portion of the 2026 regular season.

EJ Speed News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22

Texans LB E.J. Speed Undergoing Surgery On Partially Torn Quad & Tendon

According to Aaron Wilson, Texans LB E.J. Speed suffered a partially torn quadriceps and tendon while training on Friday. Wilson reports that Speed will undergo surgery next week and is expected back at “some point this season.” It’s an unfortunate moment for Speed after signing a two-year, $13 million deal back in March.