Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 8

Texans Acquire Intriguing Weapon While Making 2 Moves

The Houston Texans made a pair of roster moves on Saturday that highlight both opportunity and competition as training camp progresses and the preseason approaches.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / August 8

How Tank Dell Factors Into Texans’ WR Group This Season

The Houston Texans are getting closer and closer to seeing the return of Tank Dell to their offense. But with Dell's return gradually becoming more real, the next big question that's up to be answered once he's finally back on the field is just how he'll factor into the Texans’ offense.

C.J. Stroud News / TWSN / August 8

Expert 2027 NFL Mock Draft Has Houston Texans Finding a New Starting QB

The pressure is officially on for C. J. Stroud. After being drafted 2nd overall back in the 2023 NFL Draft and then having a fantastic rookie season, Stroud has yet to replicate that.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8

Texans Signed RB Owen Wright, Waived P Jack Stonehouse

The Texans announced on Saturday that they have signed RB Owen Wright to a deal and waived P Jack Stonehouse in a corresponding move. Wright, 27, signed

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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.

Jack Stonehouse News / Houston Texans on SI / August 8

Texans Cut Rookie Punter Jack Stonehouse: What Comes Next

The Houston Texans are changing up their punter room a little over a week into training camp. According to Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle, the Texans are releasing punter Jack Stonehouse.

Jayden Higgins News / Houston Texans on SI / August 8

Why I'm Buying the Early Hype Around Texans WR Jayden Higgins

The Houston Texans have have a handful of standouts emerging throughout the past week of training camp. One of those has been none other than second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who's been someone that's seen praise from multiple notable voices inside the building for his improvement and how he's taken on this offseason.

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.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Explains Why Henry To'oTo'o Earned Extension

The Houston Texans handed out another extension to a key piece of their defense earlier this week, inking linebacker Henry To'oTo'o to a reported two-year, $16 million deal that keeps him on the team for the next three years.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Blasts Texans Over How He Was Released

The Houston Texans went out to acquire C.J. Gardner-Johnson before the start of the 2025 season in hopes of bolstering the back-end of their secondary with a former Super Bowl champion.

NFL News / HBCUs on SI / August 7

Former Texas Southern Player Camps Outside Texans Facility Chasing One NFL Shot

HOUSTON — For most HBCU football players, the gap between a SWAC roster and an NFL roster can be measured by opportunities that never arrive. Former Texas Southern linebacker Drew Robinson is trying to change that with determination, patience and a handwritten sign.

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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.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7

DE Jadeveon Clowney Hoped To Re-Sign With Cowboys

Jadeveon Clowney recently made his free agent decision by electing to return to the Texans. The journeyman does not have a history of staying with one team for very long, but his preference in 2026 was to spend a second year in the same place.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7

Winners and Losers From Texans' First Week of Training Camp

The Houston Texans are a little over a week into their training camp practices, and have a few days of padded practices under their belt as well. That means now might be a good time to take a step back and look at who on the Texans has seen their stock rise or fall in the past week.

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Houston Texans News / Stadium Rant / August 7

Houston Texans 2026 Outlook: Why Another Devastating Divisional Loss Is Approaching

The Houston Texans’ 2026 outlook seems favorable, as they have recently beefed up their defensive depth by reuniting with their former first overall pick, Jadeveon Clowney.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Texans key CJ Stroud target making training camp return from injury

The Houston Texans are getting to it in training camp, and CJ Stroud is looking to grow chemistry with his offensive weapons on the field. He’ll be able

Jaylin Noel News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Texans Activate WR Jaylin Noel From NFI List

The Houston Texans announced they have activated WR Jaylin Noel from the Non-Football Injury list. Noel missed a bit of time with a minor finger issue but is all set to return.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for showdown

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.

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Junior Tafuna News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6

Jets Claiming DT Junior Tafuna Off Waivers From Texans

Per Zack Rosenblatt, the Jets are claiming DT Junior Hafuna off waivers from the Texans. In a corresponding move, the Jets are waiving DT Patrick Jenkins.

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.

NFL insider expands on how Texans' C.J. Stroud has responded to contract situation

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Raiders sign former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale

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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.

Houston Texans 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.

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24

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Tank Dell 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.