The Houston Texans' defense––through the first four games of the 2026 season––has been a massive step below where they stood when wrapping up their previous campaign; a year in which many considered this group as the best defense in the NFL next to the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
C.J. Stroud put it on the record before Marvin Harrison Jr. had played an NFL snap. “I think I would love to play with him again,” the Houston Texans quarterback said in April 2024.
In the 2025 season, the Houston Texans’ defense ranked second in DVOA, behind only the Seattle Seahawks. Through four games in the 2026 season, the Houston Texans’ defense ranks 15th.
The Houston Texans are heading into Week 5 desperate to cling onto their first win of the 2026 season––having lost their initial four games of the year as a few players on both sides of the ball have been a bit underwhelming for one way or another.
The Houston Texans are 0-4 after Sunday’s 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Three of the four defeats have been by five points or fewer, and Houston has held a fourth-quarter lead in three of those losses.
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.
The Houston Texans have struggled to start the 2026 NFL season, despite CJ Stroud putting up consistently strong performances. Stroud has been about as reliable as a high-level quarterback can be in the NFL.
Joe Mixon’s injury situation was one of the most fascinating situations to watch last season. The NFL running back was coming off an incredibly successful 2024 campaign that saw him return to form as one of the best at his position.
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
The Houston Texans have made a several roster changes following the events of their Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys— all of which came from their practice squad.
It looks like the Houston Texans will be without some depth in their secondary for at least the next four weeks. That's because second-year cornerback Jaylin Smith has been placed on injured reserve.
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.
Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is certainly enjoying his first full season as the lead color commentator for CBS Sports. Watt spent the 2025 season on the No.
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.
Joe Mixon’s lengthy free agency stay will continue, as it turns out. Mixon took a physical with the Seahawks, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes the team will not be signing the veteran running back.
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.
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.
The Houston Texans are 0-4 after four weeks, yet the team has been competitive in nearly every contest. The team led the Buffalo Bills late in Week 1 before losing 36-31, then fell 20-6 to Cincinnati, and finally dropped a 34-30 thriller to Dallas.
The Weather Channel has mocked two NFL teams on social media: the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. The AFC South rivals have been among the league’s worst teams through the opening four weeks of the season.
Honestly, the Houston Texans have not been completely outclassed through four weeks. They have lost every game, but three of those defeats came by five points or fewer.
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.
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.
What was advertised to be an elite Houston defense was torched by Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to the tune of 17 receptions for 189 yards on Sunday.