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Ranking Texans’ Biggest Positional Needs This Offseason

The Houston Texans fell short of their ultimate goal of a first-ever Super Bowl appearance this season with a third consecutive divisional round loss to the now-AFC champion New England Patriots, leaving the Texans and their front office back to the drawing board of how to get this roster ready for an even deeper run next year.

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DeMeco Ryans Could Be Texans Head Coach For a Very Long Time

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is 32-19 in his three seasons leading the team, which is among the best in the league over that span of time. Ryans' hire has transformed the Texans, taking them from a rebuilding project to a playoff contender, but the team is still a step behind the other Super Bowl hopefuls.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 29

Texans’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Houston Texans may have some mental work to do on young quarterback CJ Stroud. And a key trade might help them get over the top in 2026. A good 2026 NFL Draft would help, too, and here’s a seven-round mock, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

Texans' Tank Dell Backs C.J. Stroud After Playoff Collapse

Contrary to the widely held belief, the deep loyalty surrounding the future of Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans does indeed have their breaking point.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Franchise passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 29

What Texans Need to Become True Super Bowl Contenders

The Houston Texans are still feeling the sting after their divisional round loss to the New England Patriots, who will be representing the AFC in the Super Bowl next month.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / January 29

Texans WR Tank Dell addresses recovery from brutal injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell hasn't played in a meaningful game since he went down with a gruesome knee injury in December 2024.

Texans Interested In Retaining OL Ed Ingram

Another Hall of Famer sounds alarms about Texans' C.J. Stroud after poor playoff performances

Houston Texans News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The Texans exercised C.J. Stroud’s fifth-year option. What happened next tells you where they stand

The Houston Texans fired three coaches after their playoff loss to the New England Patriots. C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions and completed 42% of his passes in that game.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Texans’ Tank Dell promises ‘special’ CJ Stroud bounce-back after playoff meltdown

The Houston Texans seemed to have taken a step forward in 2025 and were poised for a deep playoff run, but they were once again stopped in the Divisional Round for the third consecutive season.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 28

Texans Lose Offensive Coach to Dolphins

The Houston Texans have lost one of their assistant offensive coaches to the Miami Dolphins under new head coach Jeff Hafley. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Dolphins have hired Texans assistant offensive line coach Zach Yenser to be their next offensive line coach.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 28

Houston Texans Fire Three Assistant Coaches

The Houston Texans are moving on from tight ends coach Jake Moreland, along with a few other staff moves heading into the 2026 offseason. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans are parting ways with Moreland, along with assistant coaches Ben Bolling and Mike Snyder.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / January 28

Nick Caserio Braces for Potential Loss of Texans Assistant GM

While the Houston Texans might have fallen short of their ultimate organizational goal this season, their winning formula is proving to be one to follow.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 28

Texans Found Hidden Gem on Defense This Season

The Houston Texans defense saw playmakers on all three levels contribute to building the No. 1 unit in the NFL this season. There were stars like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 27

Texans Poised to Pursue Panthers Free Agent

The Houston Texans appear to have their eye on one particular free agent from the Carolina Panthers heading into this offseason— one that relies on the interior offensive line that could bolster the protection in front of C.J.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 27

Texans Express Interest to Re-Sign Starting OL

After a year of improved play in the offensive trenches in front of quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Houston Texans appear to be interested in keeping starting

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 27

Texans Assistant GM Gains Momentum for Falcons Job

One member of the Houston Texans front office appears to be one of the top candidates in play to land the Atlanta Falcons' vacant general manager job.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 27

Texans Land Two More Players on NFL Pro Bowl Roster

The Houston Texans have found a couple more players to help represent them in this year's Pro Bowl Games, joining their existing four players set to be part of the action later this week.

Ed Ingram News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Texans Interested In Retaining OL Ed Ingram

The Texans are expected to make offensive line a priority this offseason, and their efforts could start with re-signing one of their own. GM Nick Caserio told reporters (including Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston) that he expects to have talks with impending free agent lineman Ed Ingram.

Joe Mixon News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Texans’ Joe Mixon gets nostalgic after AFC Championship, vows to ‘get back’

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon missed the entire 2025 season due to a bizarre foot/ankle injury. He missed the Texans’ run to the Divisional Round.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 26

Five Former Texans Headed to Super Bowl LX

The Houston Texans' dreams of making their franchise's first-ever Super Bowl appearance were cut short once again this season, as a third-straight divisional round loss–– this time on the road to the New England Patriots, 16-28–– leaving them to sit at home and watch from afar to see which team will claim this season's coveted Lombardi Trophy.

Adam Stenavich News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25