Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / The Spun / October 10

Houston Texans Seem To Be Trading For Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Arizona Cardinals have not officially agreed to trade Marvin Harrison Jr. just yet, but it’s not hard to figure out which team is leading the sweepstakes.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Announcers, Referees and Jersey Combination for Texans Week 5 Game

The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Both AFC South rivals enter Week 5 at 0-4, making this a crucial early-season matchup.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

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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.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

3 Bold Texans Predictions for How Week 5 vs. Titans Plays Out

The Houston Texans' Week 5 matchup against the Tennessee Titans is right around the corner. And in the midst of the Texans' second AFC South contest of this season––which comes with a little higher stakes than normal knowing both teams enter this game with an 0-4 record––there's bound to be a few unforeseen results to come out of the weekend.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Who Starts for Houston? Predicting the Texans’ Week 5 Depth Chart vs. Titans

The Houston Texans have little room for another setback. They head to Nashville on Sunday, October 11, to face the Tennessee Titans in a Week 5 AFC South matchup between two teams still searching for their first win of the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Texans Roster Tracker: Every Move Made Ahead of Week 5

The Houston Texans need answers quickly. They enter Week 5 0-4 after another frustrating start to the season. The Tennessee Titans are also winless at 0-4, setting up an AFC South showdown in Nashville that both teams desperately need to win.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 9

Texans' Most Disappointing Players at Quarter Mark of the Season

There's no question about it: through the first four weeks of the 2026 NFL season, the Houston Texans have been among one of, if not the most disappointing team across the league due to their gloomy 0-4 start.

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Illness Hitting Three Offensive Linemen Leaves the Texans Uneasy About Protecting C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans have spent four weeks trying to keep C.J. Stroud upright, and the week before a trip to Tennessee brought a new problem. Left tackle Aireontae Ersery, guard Ed Ingram and tackle Blake Fisher all missed Thursday’s practice with illness.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 9

Texans' Matt Burke reacts to demotion amid DeMeco Ryans hot-seat rumors

Shortly after the Houston Texans suffered a 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys that dropped the Texans to 0-4 on the season, Ryans revealed that he was taking defensive play-calling duties from Burke. While speaking with reporters during his weekly news conference, Burke reacted to that demotion.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announces major defensive change as hot-seat rumors swirl

Texans reunite with Cowboys' former fan-favorite running back

Texans, Titans eye elusive first win in AFC South matchup

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

Davis Mills News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Texans Restructure QB Davis Mills’ Contract

The Texans restructured the contract of backup quarterback Davis Mills this week to create $2.7MM in cap space, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Mills, 27, signed a one-year, $7MM extension last year and is set to hit the open market after the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 9

3 Biggest Texans Concerns That Could Cost Them Again in Week 5

The Houston Texans have looked far from perfect through the start of their 2026 campaign, which has inevitably left them with a deep 0-4 hole to climb out of moving forward.

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 / 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.

Steelers GM eyeing potential trade?

Texans reunite with Cowboys' former fan-favorite running back

Insiders share different takes on Eagles' intentions after Cam Jurgens trade

Eagles GM Howie Roseman defends bizarre trade with Ravens

Packers-Eagles trade idea sends Saquon Barkley to Green Bay

Five potential trades: Change of scenery for young WRs, 49ers go all-in, more

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.

Texans officially designate Tank Dell to return from IR

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announces major defensive change as hot-seat rumors swirl

Seahawks should take a swing on another Pro Bowl RB after nixed Joe Mixon signing

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 7

DeMeco Ryans announces major change amid hot-seat rumors

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.

Identifying the biggest problem for NFL's five winless teams and whether they can solve it

Texans officially designate Tank Dell to return from IR

Five potential NFL trades: Change of scenery for young wideouts, 49ers go all-in and more

Two-minute drill: Divisional clashes, potential Super Bowl preview, Lamar Jackson among notable injury concerns and more

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

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