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Why Texans' Jadeveon Clowney Is Drawing Trade Interest

The Houston Texans could have a surprise trade candidate on their hands–– and it's their former No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is drawing trade interest around the league leading up to the NFL trade deadline.

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Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Emerging As Trade Candidate

According to Adam Schefter, Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney is generating some trade interest ahead of the deadline. He returned to Houston, where he started his career, on a one-year deal this summer and has been a rotational rusher.

Saquon Barkley News / Houston Texans on SI / November 1

Texans' RB Trade Options to Watch With Saquon Barkley Off the Table

The Houston Texans are less than two weeks away from the NFL trade deadline arriving. And one area of their roster that's been circled as a potential need for this team to address in the coming days is their running back spot.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 31

Texans' Biggest Need Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline Is Painfully Obvious

The Houston Texans are less than two weeks away from the NFL trade deadline. And for a 2-5 team looking to try and continue competing for a playoff spot as this Texans team is equipped to do, it might be in their best interest to go out and look around the trade market to see how they can improve this current squad.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 31

7 Texans Trade Candidates to Watch Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner; less than two weeks away. Which means, for the Houston Texans, now becomes the perfect time to take a step back, look at this current roster, and see how this group could be tweaked or improved in order to bounce back from an ugly 2-5 start.

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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 30

Where Texans' Playoff Odds Stand at the Bye Week (There's Still Hope)

The Houston Texans are heading into their Week 8 bye with a whole lot less optimism surrounding their chances to make the postseason compared to where things stood to start the year off.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Where do the Texans Sit in AFC South Division Round Up Moving to Bye Week?

The AFC South has struggled to keep pace with the rest of the NFL. Through seven weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team with more than two wins.

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / October 30

DeMeco Ryans Says His Coaching Staff Stays All Season as Texans Sit 0-4 at Home

DeMeco Ryans isn’t using the bye to shake up his staff. Asked whether the Houston Texans’ coaching staff would stay intact for the rest of the season, Ryans answered, “Yes, we will,” per Texans Wire.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Texans’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Houston Texans are not in a good position while on their bye week. Houston is just 2-5 on the season after an embarrassing overtime loss against the Giants in Week 7.

Jaylin Noel News / Houston Texans on SI / October 30

Why Texans May Not Miss Jaylin Noel as Much as Expected

The Houston Texans' latest injury to their roster is one that certainly stings. Earlier this week, the Texans placed second-year wide receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve with a toe injury that's expected to sit him out for the remainder of the regular season.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

Should Texans Trade WR Nico Collins? Here's What It Would Cost

The Houston Texans have seen a few big trades circle around them in the AFC South in recent days. The Indianapolis Colts traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner–– and there could be more pieces on the move sooner rather than later.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

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C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch: C.J. Stroud Shines Top Five in Passing Yards Despite a 2-5 Record

The Houston Texans entered their bye week at 2-5 after losing four games by narrow margins. Their offense has been inconsistent, yet Stroud remains a bright spot; he has thrown for 1,867 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception through seven games.

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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans have lost four games on the final possession, and their overtime defeat to the New York Giants exposed familiar problems. General manager Nick Caserio has acknowledged that the team needs to improve, but he has resisted making knee-jerk decisions.

Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Houston Texans Sign Former Cowboys Playmaker

The Houston Texans claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, one day after Dallas let him go for the second time this month.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26