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Texans RT Braden Smith carted off practice field

Texans RT Braden Smith carted off practice field

Houston Texans starting right tackle Braden Smith was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. Reserve defensive end Ali Gaye also was injured shortly thereafter and joined Smith on the same cart.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Texans Hit With Brutal Injury News on Top Offseason Addition

Texans Hit With Brutal Injury News on Top Offseason Addition

Houston Texans offensive lineman Braden Smith left the field on a cart during a joint practice with the Carolina Panthers, prompting the first concrete update on the nature of the setback.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26
Texans’ newly minted $20 million man among 2 players carted off practice field at same time

Texans’ newly minted $20 million man among 2 players carted off practice field at same time

The Houston Texans have talent all over their roster and loads of potential. The team has arguably the best defense in the NFL, headlined by a pass-rushing duo of Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, along with one of the best cornerbacks in the league, Derek Stingley.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Kayshon Boutte News / Houston Texans on SI / August 26
Two Texans WRs Who Could Beat Kayshon Boutte in Targets

Two Texans WRs Who Could Beat Kayshon Boutte in Targets

The Houston Texans made a big move for their wide receiver room going out to acquire Kayshon Boutte in a trade with the New England Patriots. In exchange

Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Texans Announced Two Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced that they have placed DE Dylan Horton on injured reserve and signed DE Derek Parish in a corresponding move. Houston feared Horton suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Monday.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 26
C.J. Stroud addresses offseason changes ahead of pivotal campaign

Texans' C.J. Stroud addresses offseason changes ahead of pivotal campaign

Stroud is facing a pivotal season.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room
Two-minute drill: Browns make surprising QB1 decision, Texans injury woes, Bo Nix has encouraging return in preseason loss
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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 26
3 Biggest Storylines Ahead of Texans' Joint Practice With Panthers

3 Biggest Storylines Ahead of Texans' Joint Practice With Panthers

The Houston Texans have their second of two joint practices on deck for Wednesday, as they'll be traveling to Charlotte to join the Carolina Panthers in

Dylan Horton News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Texans DE Dylan Horton Tears Achilles

Texans DE Dylan Horton Tears Achilles

Texans defensive end Dylan Horton suffered a torn Achilles at practice on Monday, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, potentially ending his 2026 season.

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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.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 1,500-Yard Weapon

Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 1,500-Yard Weapon

The Houston Texans have terminated the contract of undrafted rookie running back Josh Pitsenberger, waiving him with an injury settlement, the team announced.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25
Texans sign standout UFL defender

Texans sign standout UFL defender

The Houston Texans on Tuesday signed defensive end Derek Parish to their 90-man roster, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes after Houston lost defensive end Dylan Horton for the 2026 season with a torn Achilles.

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Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Texans Place DE Dylan Horton On IR

The Houston Texans have placed DE Dylan Horton on injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Houston feared Horton suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Monday.

Kayshon Boutte News / Houston Texans on SI / August 25
What to Expect From Kayshon Boutte's First Week With Texans

What to Expect From Kayshon Boutte's First Week With Texans

The Houston Texans made a noteworthy addition to their wide receiver room earlier this week with the trade for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots for second-year safety Jayden Reed and a future seventh-round pick from the New Orleans Saints.

Tyus Bowser News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25
Texans Working Out DE Tyus Bowser

Texans Working Out DE Tyus Bowser

According to Adam Schefter, the Texans are working out veteran DE Tyus Bowser. Houston’s edge rusher depth just took a hit after DE Dylan Horton tore his Achilles on Monday.  As for Bowser, he didn’t play last season and was last with the Dolphins in 2024 but has been exploring a return to the NFL with multiple workouts.

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The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the qualifying NFL receivers to average at least 13 yards-per-catch in the 2025 season can you name in five minutes?

Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24
Texans Fear Torn Achilles For DE Dylan Horton

Texans Fear Torn Achilles For DE Dylan Horton

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are concerned that DE Dylan Horton tore his Achilles in practice today.  They’re testing to confirm but that kind of injury can usually be diagnosed pretty quickly without imaging.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24
Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth
Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype
Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update
Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win
Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson
Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney injury update hints at short-term absence

Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney injury update hints at short-term absence

In an effort to improve their already All-World defense, the Houston Texans signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year contract. But he needs to be on the gridiron to actually make an impact.

Marte Mapu News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Houston Texans Make Surprise Roster Cut on Monday

Houston Texans Make Surprise Roster Cut on Monday

The Houston Texans’ late-August roster shuffle took an unexpected turn when the team waived linebacker Marte Mapu with an injury designation, ending a short experiment that began with a modest trade last spring.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23
Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed
Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson
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Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass
Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game
Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22
Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday night, ending a career that was equal parts brilliance and frustration.

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate
Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1
Jerry Jones, Cowboys praised for two key offseason moves
Seahawks' deal with Trevon Diggs comes with a big caveat
Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges
Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots went from having one of the most underwhelming wide receiver corps in the league to having more mouths than they can feed.

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded
Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye
Patriots' A.J. Brown addresses potential closure after facing Eagles in joint practice
The 'Most TD-catches in a season by team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21
Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Largely out of nowhere, it was reported on Thursday that the Houston Texans "have had discussions with" quarterback C.J. Stroud about a potential contract

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract
Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21
Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts

Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts

Throughout the summer, numerous reports said that the Houston Texans would take "a wait-and-see approach" regarding the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud after the club picked up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to Stroud's contract this spring.

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract
Three quarterbacks whose advanced stats reveal enormous potential
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six vs. Texans

Games like this are why Las Vegas is taking a calm, patient approach with Mendoza.

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza began learning Klint Kubiak's offense earlier than thought
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The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs. Texans

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Mendoza's pick-six
Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Patrick Mahomes
Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice
Steelers star sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar
Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors
Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after McCarthy decision
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener on Aug. 13, QB Kirk Cousins and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby got into a bit of a scuffle during practice. This week, Cousins explained what happened and why. 

Raiders seem set on Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision after practice with Texans
Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains Fernando Mendoza decision for joint practice with Texans
Raiders' Kirk Cousins shares blunt admission, wish about Fernando Mendoza situation
Analyst explains why Raiders' Kirk Cousins is on the 'hot seat'
The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 17
C.J. Stroud slammed with big concern ahead of make-or-break season

C.J. Stroud slammed with big concern ahead of make-or-break season

He's regressed tremendously every year from his impressive rookie campaign, and with so many weapons for the passing game, the numbers shouldn't be as pedestrian as they've been.

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR
The 'Active 300-yard NFL passers' quiz

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