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DeMeco Ryans Addresses Texans Moving On From Joe Mixon

After a long, mysterious saga revolving around Joe Mixon, the Houston Texans, and his lingering foot injury for nearly the past year, the team officially decided to release the veteran running back last month in an effort to save cap space for this offseason and part ways after just two years.

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Texans Could Play International Game in 2026

The Houston Texans could be among those added to the list of NFL teams to play an international game during the 2026 regular season. They're far from confirmed to be one of the select teams to go abroad next season, but when asking Texans team president Mike Tomon, he's certainly keeping the door open to do so if the opportunity presents itself.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / April 2

Texans Update Where Tank Dell Stands in Injury Recovery

The Houston Texans are set to get wide receiver Tank Dell back from his extended injury absence in 2026 after missing all of last season with the devastating leg injury he suffered two years ago.

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Texans owner makes big statement about uncertain future of Stroud

Texans owner Cal McNair makes big statement about uncertain future of C.J. Stroud

The long-term future of Stroud is up in the air after he produced a pair of rough performances during the playoffs this past January.

What Texans' DeMeco Ryans has seen from C.J. Stroud after nightmare postseason outings

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans shares ‘main thing’ on Tank Dell situation

It’s been more than a year since Tank Dell suffered his horrific injury. One of the breakout stars for the Houston Texans at the time, Dell suffered a catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024.

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

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 1

Texans Owner Cal McNair Gets Candid on Offseason Moves

The Houston Texans' offseason has stood out as among the busiest in the NFL when it comes to both retaining key pieces of their roster for the future, and also staying diligent in making necessary upgrades on both sides of the ball.

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Texans 'don't know if' Dell will return from brutal injury by this time of NFL year

Texans 'don't know if' Tank Dell will return from brutal injury by this time of NFL year

A gruesome knee injury has kept him out of action since December 2024.

What Texans' DeMeco Ryans has seen from C.J. Stroud after nightmare postseason outings

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 1

What Texans' Ryans has seen from Stroud after nightmare postseason outings

What Texans' DeMeco Ryans has seen from C.J. Stroud after nightmare postseason outings

While the Texans advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs, Stroud threw five interceptions and lost two of five fumbles across those two postseason games.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 1

Texans Have Clear Plan for C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Extensions

While the Houston Texans have been diligent throughout this offseason as it pertains to retaining and extending some of the key pieces around their roster, two major names that have yet to see those new contracts come to fruition are their pair of 2023 top-three picks, C.J.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 31

Texans Discussing Extension With DE Will Anderson Jr.

Well before the 2025 campaign was over, it became clear the Texans would target a Will Anderson Jr. extension during the 2026 offseason. To no surprise, then, efforts to reach a deal are underway.

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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

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C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 31

Texans Expected To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option For C.J. Stroud

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for QB C.J. Stroud this offseason. The option is projected to be worth $25.904 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 31

Texans Have Discussed ‘Blockbuster’ Contract Extension For DE Will Anderson Jr.

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said they have discussed a potential blockbuster contract extension for DE Will Anderson Jr. Anderson was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2025 and has become one of the better pass rushers in the league.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 31

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans Impressed by C.J. Stroud’s Mindset

There's no doubt that Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is headed into one of his most pivotal seasons yet for the 2026 campaign. For what will be year four of his NFL career, fresh off his worst performance as a pro in the playoffs vs.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / March 31

Nick Caserio Breaks Silence on Texans' Offensive Line Reformation

The biggest takeaway of the Houston Texans' offseason thus far has been the work done to their offensive line room. Not only have the Texans been diligent

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 30

Dan Campbell Weighs In on Texans’ Trade for David Montgomery

One of the Houston Texans' initial moves this NFL offseason was making an upgrade to their running back room in the form of acquiring David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, swapping a fourth and seventh-round pick along with Juice Scruggs to acquire the veteran runner.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 30

Texans’ Offensive Line Upgrades Come With One Quiet Concern

At the very least, Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio deserves credit for being so dynamic and proactive about retooling the team's offensive line.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 30

Texans Host Texas A&M Defender for Pre-Draft Visit

The Houston Texans are reportedly hosting another local prospect for a pre-draft visit in the weeks ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft going down in Pittsburgh, PA.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 30

Texans Should Bring Back Veteran RB on Cheap Deal

The Houston Texans have done a good share of work to the offensive side of the ball through the start of this year's NFL offseason to not only bring in a nice bit of talent from outside of the building, but also retain most of their key pieces from last year's roster on for at least one more season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 29

Why Texans Won't Target WR in First Round of NFL Draft

The Houston Texans head into this year's draft with the chance to use a first-round pick for their own use for the first time since 2023 when they traded up to take Will Anderson Jr.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / March 29

Texans Doubling Down on C.J. Stroud Behind Revamped Offense

Most of the Houston Texans’ plotting and planning during this offseason has quite rightly fixated upon doing their level best to put slightly fractured star quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 28

Wyatt Teller Makes Eye-Opening Claim on Texans, C.J. Stroud

Among the Houston Texans' investments into their offensive line thus far this offseason, among their biggest was the signing of guard Wyatt Teller from the Cleveland Browns— signed onto a two-year deal worth over $16 million to help shore up the interior of their offensive front.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 28

Texans Contract Details: Smith, Rankins, Teller, Fairbairn, Hall, Schultz, Hummel

Hoping to earn their fourth straight playoff berth in 2026, the Texans have doled out several notable contracts this month. Here are the details on 10 of those deals, courtesy of Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2: Braden Smith, RT (two years, $20MM): The ex-Colt joined the AFC rival Texans on an arrangement worth up to $25MM.