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Why I'm Buying the Early Hype Around Texans WR Jayden Higgins

Why I'm Buying the Early Hype Around Texans WR Jayden Higgins

The Houston Texans have have a handful of standouts emerging throughout the past week of training camp. One of those has been none other than second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who's been someone that's seen praise from multiple notable voices inside the building for his improvement and how he's taken on this offseason.

Jaylin Noel News / Field Level Media / August 7
Texans activate WR Jaylin Noel from non-football injury list

Texans activate WR Jaylin Noel from non-football injury list

The Houston Texans reinstated second-year wide receiver and return man Jaylin Noel from the non-football injury list on Friday. Noel, 23, caught 26 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (three starts) last season after being picked in the third round (No.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7
Texans' DeMeco Ryans Explains Why Henry To'oTo'o Earned Extension

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Explains Why Henry To'oTo'o Earned Extension

The Houston Texans handed out another extension to a key piece of their defense earlier this week, inking linebacker Henry To'oTo'o to a reported two-year, $16 million deal that keeps him on the team for the next three years.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Blasts Texans Over How He Was Released

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Blasts Texans Over How He Was Released

The Houston Texans went out to acquire C.J. Gardner-Johnson before the start of the 2025 season in hopes of bolstering the back-end of their secondary with a former Super Bowl champion.

Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / HBCUs on SI / August 7

Former Texas Southern Player Camps Outside Texans Facility Chasing One NFL Shot

HOUSTON — For most HBCU football players, the gap between a SWAC roster and an NFL roster can be measured by opportunities that never arrive. Former Texas Southern linebacker Drew Robinson is trying to change that with determination, patience and a handwritten sign.

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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.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7
DE Jadeveon Clowney Hoped To Re-Sign With Cowboys

DE Jadeveon Clowney Hoped To Re-Sign With Cowboys

Jadeveon Clowney recently made his free agent decision by electing to return to the Texans. The journeyman does not have a history of staying with one team for very long, but his preference in 2026 was to spend a second year in the same place.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7
Winners and Losers From Texans' First Week of Training Camp

Winners and Losers From Texans' First Week of Training Camp

The Houston Texans are a little over a week into their training camp practices, and have a few days of padded practices under their belt as well. That means now might be a good time to take a step back and look at who on the Texans has seen their stock rise or fall in the past week.

Houston Texans News / Stadium Rant / August 7
Houston Texans 2026 Outlook: Why Another Devastating Divisional Loss Is Approaching

Houston Texans 2026 Outlook: Why Another Devastating Divisional Loss Is Approaching

The Houston Texans’ 2026 outlook seems favorable, as they have recently beefed up their defensive depth by reuniting with their former first overall pick, Jadeveon Clowney.

Jaylin Noel News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7
What to Expect After Texans Activate Jaylin Noel to Practice

What to Expect After Texans Activate Jaylin Noel to Practice

The Houston Texans are getting Jaylin Noel back on the practice field. According to an announcement from the Texans on Friday, Noel is being activated from the Non-Football Injury list.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7
Texans key CJ Stroud target making training camp return from injury

Texans key CJ Stroud target making training camp return from injury

The Houston Texans are getting to it in training camp, and CJ Stroud is looking to grow chemistry with his offensive weapons on the field. He’ll be able

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 / Stadium Rant / August 6
2026 Houston Texans: One Major Question Looms

2026 Houston Texans: One Major Question Looms

The 2026 Houston Texans are set up for success. They are bringing back arguably the league’s best defense and have the seventh-easiest schedule, according to ESPN.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 6
One Position the Texans Should Consider Upgrading (And Who's Available)

One Position the Texans Should Consider Upgrading (And Who's Available)

The Houston Texans have remained busy in recent days when it comes to signing several depth pieces on both sides of the ball from free agency. They brought in defensive end Jadeveon Clowney on a one-year deal, reunited with defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for showdown

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for Week 1 showdown

The Week 1 game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans was already setting up to be one of the highlights of the NFL's early-season schedule. Now it is getting a little personal beef thrown into it to raise the temperature even more.

Josh Allen opens up about quest to win Super Bowl with Bills
NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation
Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans
The 'Rookie receiving-record by team' quiz
Junior Tafuna News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6

Jets Claiming DT Junior Tafuna Off Waivers From Texans

Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Jets are claiming DT Junior Hafuna off waivers from the Texans. In a corresponding move, the Jets are waiving DT Patrick Jenkins.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6
Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, furthering plan to lock up defensive core

Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, furthering plan to lock up defensive core

To further lock up key members of the defense, the Houston Texans secured a consistently productive linebacker on Thursday.  

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation
Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans
Raiders sign former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale
The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz
Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6
Texans give out $16 million contract extension after bringing back Jadeveon Clowney

Texans give out $16 million contract extension after bringing back Jadeveon Clowney

The Houston Texans had one of the best defenses in the league last season, and they’re only looking to make it better this season. After signing Jadeveon Clowney a few days ago, they’ve given Henry To’oTo’o a contract extension, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Henry To'o To'o News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6
Texans, Henry To’oTo’o Agree To Extension

Texans, Henry To’oTo’o Agree To Extension

The Texans have worked out another deal with a key member of their defense. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Dare Ogunbowale News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6
Raiders Sign RB Dare Ogunbowale

Raiders Sign RB Dare Ogunbowale

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have signed RB Dare Ogunbowale to a contract. Ogunbowale, 32, wound up signing a three-year, $1.66 million contract with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin back in 2017.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 6
NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

The Texans have been hesitant to make a financial commitment to Stroud.

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans
Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24
Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion
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Tank Dell News / Field Level Media / August 5
Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24

Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24

Tank Dell was on the field for a padded practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The significance was not lost on head coach DeMeco Ryans, who hadn't had Dell available for a team practice since his devastating knee injury on Dec.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 5
Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Clowney revealed why he left some money on the table to rejoin the Texans. 

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Keylan Rutledge News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3
Keylan Rutledge Favorite For Texans’ Center Job

Keylan Rutledge Favorite For Texans’ Center Job

The Texans’ latest round of offensive line tinkering included multiple key free agency additions — Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller — but the team’s most notable offseason investment up front came via the draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 4
Three big-name NFL free agents who may have already played their final game

Three big-name NFL free agents who may have already played their final game

Three recognizable veterans remain available as training camps begin.

Brandon Aiyuk gets big update on Commanders' interest
Colts work out WR Chase Claypool
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