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Why Texans, C.J. Stroud Are Holding Off on Signing an Extension

Why Texans, C.J. Stroud Are Holding Off on Signing an Extension

The Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud have made their verdict official as it relates to their contract extension talks that have been ongoing throughout this past offseason–– at least for now.

C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud

Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud

The Houston Texans have made a significant decision about the future of quarterback CJ Stroud. Stroud and the Texans made a late attempt to agree on a long-term contract, but ultimately fell short, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Texans & C.J. Stroud Tabling Extension Talks Until Next Year

Texans & C.J. Stroud Tabling Extension Talks Until Next Year

Adam Schefter reports that the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud tried to complete a contract extension before the regular season but couldn’t reach a deal. Schefter adds that both sides agree to wait to see how this season plays out before working out a long-term deal.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 12
Texans, Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Stroud is facing a big season as he tries to re-establish himself as one of the NFL's elite.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
Texans Elevate Veteran Safety From Practice Squad for Bills Game

Texans Elevate Veteran Safety From Practice Squad for Bills Game

The Houston Texans have made a subtle roster move right ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. According to the Texans' transaction log, the Texans have elevated safety George Odum to their gameday roster for Week 1.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Texans Make Move With Former All-Pro Before Facing Bills

Texans Make Move With Former All-Pro Before Facing Bills

The Houston Texans elevated veteran safety George Odum from the practice squad Saturday to add depth for Sunday’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Texans Week 1 injury report vs. Bills: What it means for fantasy football

Texans Week 1 injury report vs. Bills: What it means for fantasy football

Fantasy football managers invested in the Houston Texans received encouraging news from the final injury report before Sunday’s opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 12
3 Things That Have to Go Right for Texans to Make the Playoffs

3 Things That Have to Go Right for Texans to Make the Playoffs

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 season with a roster that looks pretty built for January. They went 12-5 last season, finished second in the AFC and reached the divisional round before losing to the New England Patriots.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
3 Biggest Matchups That Could Decide Texans' Fate vs. Bills Week 1

3 Biggest Matchups That Could Decide Texans' Fate vs. Bills Week 1

The Houston Texans are counting down the hours on the clock before they officially take the field for their Week 1 matchup at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
Projecting Who Texans' Starters Will Be for Week 1 vs. Bills

Projecting Who Texans' Starters Will Be for Week 1 vs. Bills

After a long offseason wait, the Houston Texans' Week 1 opener against the Buffalo Bills is right around the corner––marking the first time we'll be seeing this new-and-improved roster in full form since their changes seen over the last several months.

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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.

Kayden McDonald News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Kayden McDonald Will Have to Wait For His Texans Debut

Kayden McDonald Will Have to Wait For His Texans Debut

Kayden McDonald’s Week 1 status changed quickly. He was initially listed as a limited participant after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday’s practice.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Texans Steal Former Packers Defender Just Before Week 1

Texans Steal Former Packers Defender Just Before Week 1

The Houston Texans added interior defensive line depth Friday, signing defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad and placing rookie tackle Kayden McDonald on injured reserve, via the NFL transaction log.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Texans Worked Out Five Players

The Houston Texans officially hosted five free agents for tryouts on Friday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: LB Jack Dingle DE David Ojabo T Colby Sorsdal DB Juanyeh Thomas DT D.J.

NFL News / EasySportz / September 11
Bills vs. Texans Week 1 Preview: AFC Heavyweights Collide in Houston

Bills vs. Texans Week 1 Preview: AFC Heavyweights Collide in Houston

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans will open their 2026 seasons Sunday in one of the most anticipated matchups of Week 1. Buffalo will travel to Houston for a 1 p.m.

Kayden McDonald News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11
Texans Place DT Kayden McDonald On IR

Texans Place DT Kayden McDonald On IR

Texans rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald will begin his career on IR because of an ankle injury, the team announced. He is required to miss at least four games.

Houston Texans News / EasySportz / September 11
The Texans Could Be Historic This Year

The Texans Could Be Historic This Year

The Houston Texans could have the best defense in football this season. But I think the ceiling is even higher than that. This defense has a legitimate chance to be historic.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Ed Ingram Sends Clear Message on C.J. Stroud Before Texans vs Bills in Week 1

Ed Ingram Sends Clear Message on C.J. Stroud Before Texans vs Bills in Week 1

The Houston Texans open the 2026 season against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Facing Josh Allen, one of the league’s most dangerous quarterbacks, into the game, the Texans defense will be tested immediately.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 11
Texans Rookie in Danger of Missing Week 1 Opener vs. Bills

Texans Rookie in Danger of Missing Week 1 Opener vs. Bills

The Houston Texans are only a couple of days away from kicking off their Week 1 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills. And based on the latest intel from the Texans'

Kayden McDonald News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Kayden McDonald Injury Update: Texans' DT did not Practice Thursday Ahead of Week 1

Kayden McDonald Injury Update: Texans' DT did not Practice Thursday Ahead of Week 1

Rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald’s sudden injury creates a major Week 1 question. He was limited Wednesday with an ankle injury and subsequently sat out Thursday’s session, a true downgrade that puts his Week 1 availability against the Buffalo Bills in question.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 11
25 Bold Predictions for How Texans' Historic 25th Season Will Go

25 Bold Predictions for How Texans' Historic 25th Season Will Go

The Houston Texans' start to their 2026 regular season campaign is right around the corner. That means it'll mark the beginning of this franchise's 25th year in the league since their inception back in 2002.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 11
5 Best Running Backs in Houston Texans History

5 Best Running Backs in Houston Texans History

It took a decade for the Houston Texans to find themselves. The newest franchise in the NFL didn’t make its first postseason until their 10th year, in large part because of struggles at running back.

Wyatt Teller News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Texans G Wyatt Teller Apparent Backup To Start Season

Houston signed veteran G Wyatt Teller to a two-year deal this offseason among a few offensive line additions after he made 93 starts with Cleveland over

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 10
C.J. Stroud 'prepared' to make contract decision after receiving help from Jayden Daniels

Texans' C.J. Stroud 'prepared' to make contract decision after receiving help from Commanders' Jayden Daniels

Stroud finds himself in a precarious, but also potentially lucrative, situation.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Aiyuk burned all bridges with the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly not rehabbing the way he was supposed to, and then blasting the team on social media time and time again.

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Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
Texans have big plans for newly-acquired wide receiver

Texans have big plans for newly-acquired wide receiver

The Houston Texans clearly believe they have pulled off something of a heist with their trade for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reported Tuesday that the Texans have “big plans” for Boutte and intend to utilize him immediately in the team’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4
Texans' Boutte responds to stunning Vrabel admission about Patriots trade

Texans' Kayshon Boutte responds to stunning Mike Vrabel admission about Patriots trade

While speaking with reporters this week, Boutte responded to Vrabel's comment.

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