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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 15
Texans To Sign QB Brett Rypien After Graham Mertz’s ACL Tear
The Texans are signing veteran quarterback Brett Rypien after Graham Mertz tore his ACL in the team’s first preseason game, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Rypien, 30, will become Houston’s third-string quarterback behind starter C.J.
DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 14
DeMeco Ryans Says One Texans Rookie Really Shined vs. Chargers
The Houston Texans took on their first of three preseason games of the year on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, where they ultimately wound up coming short in a 7-27 loss.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 14
Winners and Losers From Texans' Preseason Opener vs. Chargers
The Houston Texans came up well short in their first preseason game of the year vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, falling to a 7-27 loss where we got a glimpse at what this roster looks like without the starters on the field.
Graham Mertz News / Field Level Media / August 14
Texans fear torn ACL for backup QB Graham Mertz
Texans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener, ESPN reported. A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter.
Graham Mertz News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14
Texans Fear ACL Tear For QB Graham Mertz
Quarterback Graham Mertz exited last night’s preseason game with a knee injury. His 2026 season may already be over as a result. When speaking after the game, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) Mertz may have torn his ACL.
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.
Graham Mertz News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14
Texans Believe QB Graham Mertz Suffered Torn ACL
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Texans believe QB Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in the team’s preseason opener against the Chargers on Thursday. Schefter adds there is expected to be more testing to confirm the extent of the injury.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13
5 Texans Players I'm Most Excited to See in Chargers Preseason Matchup
The Houston Texans are kicking off their first preseason game of three on Thursday night, facing the Los Angeles Chargers. For the Texans, it's their first real look at what this 90-man roster looks like in a live, in-game setting after a long offseason with multiple changes in all three phases.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13
Where to Watch, Stream Texans' First Preseason Game vs. Chargers
The Houston Texans are taking on their first of three preseason games on Thursday night, facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers in Reliant Stadium, also for the first game in their newly re-named stadium, formerly known as NRG Stadium dating back to 2014.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 13
3 Biggest Factors to Watch in Texans' Preseason Opener vs. Chargers
The Houston Texans kick off their first of three preseason games before the 2026 campaign at home on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. It's a long-awaited return to the field for the Texans, as this will be the team's first time back in a live NFL game since their playoff exit against the New England Patriots back in January.
Jadeveon Clowney News / Houston Texans on SI / August 12
Texans' Jadeveon Clowney Can Prove He's NFL's Biggest Bargain
The Houston Texans are a little over a week removed from bringing in a big upgrade to their defensive line in Jadeveon Clowney. The Texans had a ton of questions surrounding how they were going to attack their DE3 spot heading into the season.
Montrell Washington News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12
Texans Waive WR Montrell Washington
The Houston Texans announced they have waived WR Montrell Washington. The move makes space for them to sign K Chris Freeman. Washington, 27, was drafted in the fifth round out of Samford by the Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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 12
5 Surprises Spotted in Texans' First Preseason Depth Chart
The Houston Texans released their first unofficial depth chart heading into preseason later this week, giving us a peek into who on the 90-man roster places where, and what their role could be shaping up to look like.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 12
6 Texans Roster Battles That Could Be Decided in Preseason
The Houston Texans' preseason debut is right around the corner. And as the Texans begin their first of three exhibitions before the regular season, there are still several position battles around the roster that are yet to be determined.
Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 10
Houston Texans Make Jarring Roster Decision
The Houston Texans have made a clear statement about their offensive line’s future. According to reports from training camp, first-round draft pick Keylan Rutledge is listed as the first-string center on the team’s unofficial depth chart.
Sione Takitaki News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10
Texans Place LB Sione Takitaki On IR
Sione Takitaki joined the Texans earlier this month, but his tenure with the team has proven to be short-lived. The veteran linebacker was placed on injured reserve Monday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 10
Todd Monken needs to keep job in mind when naming Browns' starting QB
Even in their first training camp in life without Myles Garrett, there's one question looming over the Cleveland Browns more than any other.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9
CB Terrion Arnold is still drawing interest from teams, but will any sign him?
Free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold reportedly met and worked out with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in his quest to put aside his legal problems and potentially land with another NFL team.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9
Commanders receive brutal Laremy Tunsil injury news
The most important thing for NFL teams during training camp and the preseason is that their most important starters, and especially veteran starters, get through without any major injuries. It does not always go according to plan.
Jaylin Noel News / Field Level Media / August 7
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6
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.
Henry To'o To'o News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6
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.
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 6
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.
Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / August 5
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.
Jadeveon Clowney News / Yardbarker / August 5
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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