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Will Anderson Extension Price Skyrocketing for Texans

The Houston Texans have been busy as it pertains to locking up a few of their key roster cornerstones on new contracts and extensions throughout the 2026 offseason thus far, but one glaring priority still remains in the form of putting pen to paper on a new deal for Will Anderson Jr.

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4 Free Agency Signings the Texans Can Still Make Under the Cap

The Houston Texans made sure to get their hands dirty in the beginning days of this year's NFL free agency period to improve the outlook of this roster on both sides of the ball, and wound up being one of the most active teams across the league.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13

Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. Could Command $50M Per Year On Extension?

Houston recently exercised fifth-year options for 2027 on DE Will Anderson Jr. and QB C.J. Stroud, and they have already talked about a potential blockbuster extension for Anderson.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 13

Texans Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Building Along the Trenches

The time for the Houston Texans to scout out this year's incoming class of rookies is slowly ticking now that the 2026 NFL Draft sits just under two weeks away.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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?

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Texans 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup with pre-draft cycle ending

The Houston Texans were one of the more surprising teams in the NFL in 2025. Houston opened the season with three straight losses, but then went on a huge winning streak to finish 12-5.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 13

The Greatest First-Round Picks in Houston Texans History

The 2026 NFL Draft is gradually creeping around the corner, which means for the Houston Texans, they'll be tasked with what will be their 25th time bringing in a new wave of draft prospects throughout their franchise's history.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / April 13

Houston Texans Have 3 Potential Targets to Fill ‘Surprising Need’

The Houston Texans are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with a surprising need at the tight end position, prompting a closer look at potential additions. Prospects Sam Roush, Josh Cuevas and Nate Boerkircher have emerged as options to address that gap.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Five Under-the-Radar Prospects Linked to Texans Before NFL Draft

The Houston Texans sit only a few days away from the 2026 NFL Draft getting underway, and they've been busy behind the scenes unpacking this year's group of prospects to see who might be the best fits for their eight total selections across the board.

Aireontae Ersery News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Aireontae Ersery Weighs In on Texans' Massive O-Line Overhaul

Through the 2026 offseason, a main priority of the Houston Texans' moves has been in an effort to fortify their offensive line. In just the first few days

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Ranking Texans' Draft Classes Over the Last Decade

With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner for the Houston Texans and the rest of the league, it makes for a perfect time to take a look back at how some of the drafts and their respective classes in years past have ended up panning out.

Houston Texans News / Football Analysis / April 12

Anderson Closes In On Richest Defensive Deal In NFL History

Two names called back-to-back in the 2023 draft. C.J. Stroud at second overall. Will Anderson Jr. at third. Both walked into NRG Stadium the same week, signed their rookie deals the same month, and wore the same shade of Battle Red on the same sideline.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

Texans Interested to Add Competition at Key Position

The Houston Texans have been diligent throughout the 2025 offseason to round out their roster better from where they ended last year, adding prospective new starters on both sides of the ball bia free agency, and head into the draft with the chance to add even more depth with one of their eight total selections.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

3 Trades That Would Instantly Elevate the Texans

The Houston Texans have already been busy as it relates to their activity on the trade market this NFL offseason. However, with the NFL Draft right around

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Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

NFL Insider Puts a Number on Will Anderson's Next Texans Contract

One of the big lingering questions still up in the air for the Houston Texans this offseason is just when a new contract extension will be hashed out for All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / April 11

NFL Draft Prospect Compared to Houston Texans RB

Running back Jonah Coleman has been compared to Houston Texans standout David Montgomery as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. The comparison underscores Coleman’s physical running style and ability to produce consistent gains between the tackles.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / April 10

Texans Host 12 Local Prospects for Pre-Draft Visit

The Houston Texans continued their due diligence in scouting this year's incoming draft class by bringing in a dozen different prospects for their annual local pro day on Friday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 10

Former Texans DE is Perfect Reunion Target in Free Agency

While the bulk of the Houston Texans' free agency action has come to a halt until the draft passes later this month, there still remains a few players on the market who could be worth a look as a late addition headed into the 2026 campaign.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 10

Texans' Next Trade Candidate Could Be a Fan Favorite

Throughout the 2026 offseason, the Houston Texans have already made a handful of trades to shake up the roster one way or another. They brought in a new

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 9

Two Offensive Linemen Rising on Texans' Draft Board

The Houston Texans have remained committed to their work throughout the offseason in getting their offensive line bolstered from where it stood last year by signing multiple free agents and retaining a couple of their own names hitting the market like Ed Ingram and Trent Brown.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 8

Texans exercise options on C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson

Texans exercise options on QB C.J. Stroud, DE Will Anderson

Further emphasizing their window to win, the Houston Texans have exercised the fifth-year options on the contracts of their two cornerstone players.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Wild but brilliant move Texans must make in 2026 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans should go get the closer. It’d be fun to see them do something that will make half the league scoff and the other half nervous. That means trading up in the 2026 NFL Draft into the top 10 and drafting Jeremiyah Love.