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Biggest Winners and Losers of Texans' Kayshon Boutte Trade

The Houston Texans made a much-needed acquisition for their wide receiver room earlier this week with the trade to land New England Patriots pass-catcher Kayshon Boutte in exchange for safety Jayden Reed and a future seventh-round pick.

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Titans new Rivalry Uniforms embrace who they are today, unlike the Houston Texans bitterly clinging to the past

The 2026 Rivalry Uniforms are out, and the Titans and Texans are at odds once again. The Titans embraced something beautiful and new, and the Texans continue to cling to a past that isn’t theirs.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 25

Texans' Rivalries Uniforms Released: What to Know, What They Look Like

After a long wait, the Houston Texans' newest uniforms have officially been released––as have the seven other Rivalries edition uniforms that were slated to drop on Tuesday morning.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Texans Fear Torn Achilles For DE Dylan Horton

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are concerned that DE Dylan Horton tore his Achilles in practice today. They’re testing to confirm but that kind of injury can usually be diagnosed pretty quickly without imaging.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

In a roster shakeup three weeks before the regular season gets underway, the New England Patriots traded a wide receiver for help in the secondary.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Texans’ 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

Houston Texans enter 2026 as one of the AFC’s most talented rosters, but Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL injury forced the front office into action, sending draft capital and safety Jayden Reed to New England for receiver Kayshon Boutte to stabilize the wideout room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney injury update hints at short-term absence

In an effort to improve their already All-World defense, the Houston Texans signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year contract. But he needs to be on the gridiron to actually make an impact.

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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.

Marte Mapu News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Houston Texans Make Surprise Roster Cut on Monday

The Houston Texans’ late-August roster shuffle took an unexpected turn when the team waived linebacker Marte Mapu with an injury designation, ending a short experiment that began with a modest trade last spring.

George Odum News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Texans Officially Sign S George Odum Among Six Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced they have signed RB Deuce Vaughn, LB Caleb Johnson and S George Odum to contracts. The Texans released WR Juwann Winfre, waived WR Jha’Quan Jackson and waived LB Marte Mapu with an injury designation in corresponding moves.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

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Jayden Higgins News / Houston Texans on SI / August 24

Three Texans WRs Poised for More Targets Without Jayden Higgins

The Houston Texans' wide receiver room is set to look a bit different than initially expected this season without second-year wideout Jayden Higgins in the lineup— who will be out for the 2026 campaign due to a torn ACL suffered in practice last week.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 24

Texans’ Biggest Surprise Standouts From Preseason So Far

Despite the Houston Texans losing both of their preseason games played thus far, there have been a handful of standouts worth nothing around the roster who have boosted their stock in one way or another leading up to the regular season.

George Odum News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Texans Adding ST Ace S George Odum

The Texans continued making small roster adjustments today as the second week of the NFL preseason concludes. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Houston is planning to bring in veteran safety and special teamer George Odum and former Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

Browns only have one option with Watson

Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday night, ending a career that was equal parts brilliance and frustration.

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

Jerry Jones, Cowboys praised for two key offseason moves

Seahawks' deal with Trevon Diggs comes with a big caveat

Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. goes viral after sideline ball breaks his chain

While the preseason is supposed to be about rookies acclimating themselves to professional football and reserve players showing the coaching staff they deserve a spot on the roster, first-team players like Derek Stingley Jr.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

Texans eyeing trades for 2 notable wide receivers

The Houston Texans are still in the hunt for at least one more wide receiver, and are looking at some interesting names to potentially bring in. The Texans have looked into New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman as trade targets, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21

Texans Making Trade Calls On WRs; Team Eyeing Workouts At Position

Jayden Higgins‘ injury puts the Texans in familiar territory. The team lost Stefon Diggs midway through the 2024 season and then Tank Dell to close that campaign.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots went from having one of the most underwhelming wide receiver corps in the league to having more mouths than they can feed.

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye

Patriots' A.J. Brown addresses potential closure after facing Eagles in joint practice

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C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

CJ Stroud reportedly has shocking contract demand

A new report suggests quarterback CJ Stroud has made a rather shocking contract demand of the Houston Texans. Stroud and the Texans are said to be at an impasse on a new contract, which Stroud is eligible for for the first time.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Largely out of nowhere, it was reported on Thursday that the Houston Texans "have had discussions with" quarterback C.J. Stroud about a potential contract

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract

Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21

Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts

Throughout the summer, numerous reports said that the Houston Texans would take "a wait-and-see approach" regarding the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud after the club picked up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to Stroud's contract this spring.

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract

Three quarterbacks whose advanced stats reveal enormous potential

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six vs. Texans

Games like this are why Las Vegas is taking a calm, patient approach with Mendoza.

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza began learning Klint Kubiak's offense earlier than thought

How Louis Riddick sees Raiders QB room playing out amid Fernando Mendoza hype

Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs. Texans

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Mendoza's pick-six

Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Patrick Mahomes

Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice

Steelers star sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors

Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after McCarthy decision

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19

Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener on Aug. 13, QB Kirk Cousins and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby got into a bit of a scuffle during practice. This week, Cousins explained what happened and why.

Raiders seem set on Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision after practice with Texans

Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains Fernando Mendoza decision for joint practice with Texans

Raiders' Kirk Cousins shares blunt admission, wish about Fernando Mendoza situation

Analyst explains why Raiders' Kirk Cousins is on the 'hot seat'

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 17

C.J. Stroud slammed with big concern ahead of make-or-break season

He's regressed tremendously every year from his impressive rookie campaign, and with so many weapons for the passing game, the numbers shouldn't be as pedestrian as they've been.

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz