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The Houston Texans are back on for the second game of their preseason action on Thursday night, facing up against the Las Vegas Raiders, coming off a loss in the Texans' preseason debut last week, when they dropped a 7-28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Jayden Higgins Tears ACL, Ending 2026 Season

The Houston Texans suffered a major setback Wednesday as wide receiver Jayden Higgins was diagnosed with a torn ACL, ending his 2026 season before it could even begin.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. details ‘unreal’ training with Myles Garrett

The Houston Texans are hoping to put together a playoff push in 2026. Houston has made the postseason in each of the last three seasons. Pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

AFC Notes: Will Anderson Jr., Keenan Allen, Colts, Texans

Colts WR Keenan Allen said that his familiarity with HC Shane Steichen was a big factor in his joining the team over offers from other franchises. (Boyd) The Texans have crashed out of the AFC Divisional Round for the last three years.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud reveals why Fernando Mendoza can succeed with Raiders after seeing him up close at joint practice

The Las Vegas Raiders had a joint practice with C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans on Tuesday. The Las Vegas Raiders have made it clear they will not rush Fernando Mendoza into the starting lineup.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Jayden Higgins injury: How torn ACL impacts C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Texans in fantasy football

The Houston Texans’ passing attack looked like it could dominate the league for years to come not that long ago. C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons ever in 2023, as he joined Tom Brady and Joe Montana on a list of the only players to ever lead the league in both passing yards per game and touchdown-to-interception ratio.

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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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 19

Texans Change Plans for Starters in Raiders Preseason Game

The Houston Texans are changing plans for their second week of preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M.

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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.

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Jayden Higgins News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19

Texans’ Jayden Higgins Suffers Torn ACL

Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He will miss the 2026 season.

Jayden Higgins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Texans WR Jayden Higgins Tore His ACL

According to Ian Rapoport, Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL in joint practice with the Raiders yesterday and is out for the rest of the season. It’s a really bad break for Houston and the young wideout, as things had been looking up for the second-year player as the expected No.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

2 Texans first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Houston Texans are determined to eliminate the weaknesses that repeatedly disrupted their progress last season. The front office attacked the offensive line with financial investment and draft capital.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19

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

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 19

One Texans OL Boosted His Stock in Raiders Joint Practice

The Houston Texans wrapped up their joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, where the Texans were able to get a brief look at another team other than themselves in a practice setting before the season, and a couple of days ahead of their preseason games later this week.

Keylan Rutledge News / The Lead / August 18

Keylan Rutledge Is Going to Will Texans to Super Bowl LXI

The NFL’s worst-kept secret is that the Houston Texans have the league’s best defense and an offense that struggles mightily to keep up with its counterpart.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18

Raiders' Kubiak explains Mendoza decision for joint practice with Texans

Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains Fernando Mendoza decision for joint practice with Texans

While speaking with reporters after practice, Kubiak explained why he chose to switch things up ahead of Las Vegas' preseason game at the Texans on Thursday night.

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Raiders GM drops update on Maxx Crosby's trade situation

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 17

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

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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.

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.

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 / Yardbarker / August 19