A ton of talk revolving around the Houston Texans this offseason has concerned the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud, and more importantly, what his next contract might look like as he's officially extension-eligible this offseason.
“My guess is that CJ Stroud gets paid this offseason.” Let’s see what the Houston Texans do. The Houston Texans have had a productive offseason. Smack dab in the middle of a competitive window, the Texans are trying to lock in the right pieces of the puzzle long-term to ensure the window stays open indefinitely.
Throughout the offseason, signs have pointed to the Texans waiting until after the 2026 season takes place before authorizing a C.J. Stroud extension. Houston’s QB1 appears to be content with that approach, although he feels he has done enough to warrant a second contract.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
Among the biggest additions the Houston Texans made to their roster this offseason, the most notable of those might be their free agent signing of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The Houston Texans are looking for big things in 2026, and they’re standing behind quarterback CJ Stroud. But they’re having trouble in practice. And DeMeco Ryans joked about a move amid the disruptive ways of Will Anderson Jr., according to a post on X by Ari Meirov.
The Houston Texans have officially gotten their OTAs underway in preparation for the 2026 regular season. And for those inside the Texans' building, it seems like the team has already taken some noticeable strides from where they were stood this time last year.
The Houston Texans' wide receiver room could have a notable breakout candidate in store for the 2026 season. That candidate would be second-year pass-catcher
The Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winner for 2023 now holds a career postseason record of 3-3, and numerous analysts have pointed out that he has seemingly regressed from what he was at the end of his debut pro campaign.
The Texans shot down Nico Collins trade rumors during the draft, and they are now taking care of their top wide receiver. Collins and the team agreed on a reworked deal Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
The Texans recently hosted a number of free agent receivers for workouts. That process has now resulted in at least one contract agreement. Houston has agreed to terms with Jha’Quan Jackson, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys cleaned up during the 2026 NFL draft and have seven new rookies ready to step into the action. In general, the team is looking strong and got positive grades for their draft class, but the Cowboys still have a roster hole to fill.
According to Aaron Wilson, Texans LB E.J. Speed suffered a partially torn quadriceps and tendon while training on Friday. Wilson reports that Speed will undergo surgery next week and is expected back at “some point this season.” It’s an unfortunate moment for Speed after signing a two-year, $13 million deal back in March.
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.