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What Dylan Horton’s Season-Ending Injury Means for Texans

What Dylan Horton’s Season-Ending Injury Means for Texans

The Houston Texans will be down a player on their defensive line for the 2026 season following Monday's training camp practice. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, Texans defensive end Dylan Horton is feared to have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.

Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24
Texans Fear Torn Achilles For DE Dylan Horton

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.

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

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.

Deshaun Watson News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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?

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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
Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

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

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.

Marte Mapu News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Houston Texans Make Surprise Roster Cut on Monday

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.

Jayden Higgins News / Houston Texans on SI / August 24
Three Texans WRs Poised for More Targets Without Jayden Higgins

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 24
Texans’ Biggest Surprise Standouts From Preseason So Far

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

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.

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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
Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 23
Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 8-Year NFL Veteran

Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 8-Year NFL Veteran

The Houston Texans have terminated the contract of wide receiver Juwann Winfree. The move came as part of roster adjustments during the final stretch of the preseason, with the veteran released to create space for linebacker Caleb Johnson and amid other depth signings.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / August 22
Will Anderson Jr. leans on Myles Garrett mentorship ahead of 2026 season

Will Anderson Jr. leans on Myles Garrett mentorship ahead of 2026 season

Already one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL, Will Anderson Jr. enters his fourth season in the league. Still, there’s always room to improve, and the Houston Texans’ young star has worked on that this offseason by training with Myles Garrett.

Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22
Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires

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 / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Texans eyeing trades for 2 notable wide receivers

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

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

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
The 'Most TD-catches in a season by team' quiz
Jayden Higgins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21

Texans Place WR Jayden Higgins On Injured Reserve

According to Adam Schefter, the Houston Texans are officially placing WR Jayden Higgins on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending torn ACL this week.  It’s a really bad break for Houston and the young wideout, as things had been looking up for the second-year player as the expected No.

C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
CJ Stroud reportedly has shocking contract demand

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

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

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

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
The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz
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

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

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

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