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Texans Set Ultimatum With C.J. Stroud's Contract Negotiations

The Houston Texans set a deadline in contract extension talks with quarterback C.J. Stroud. Texans general manager Nick Caserio told reporters Tuesday that they’ll halt negotiations with Stroud if the two sides don’t reach an agreement by Week 1.

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Latest Update on Texans WR Tank Dell After Moving to Injured Reserve

Throughout the Houston Texans' training camp period, a ton of attention was centered around wide receiver Tank Dell, who's slowly continuing rehab from his serious knee injury suffered in 2024, and officially made his way back to team practice for the first time earlier in August.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Ex-NFL player reveals why Texans will be ‘vastly improved’ in 2026

The Houston Texans are looking to build off a 12-5 season last year. To maximize their potential, Houston will need its offensive line to perform, a struggle they’ve endured for a while now.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Tank Dell, Braden Smith among notable Texans injury updates after cutdown day

The Houston Texans are look good after the roster cutdown deadline. Houston made several big improvements this offseason that should lead to better results in 2026.

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Texans Announce Surprising Starting Offensive Line Plan to Begin Season

Throughout the course of the Houston Texans' training camp and preseason–– and really throughout the entire offseason–– there was much discussions made about what this team's plan would be on their offensive line to begin the year.

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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.

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Houston Texans Acquire 5-Year Veteran Defender Before Week 1

The Houston Texans have signed defensive end Dominique Robinson, according to the latest NFL transaction log on Spotrac. The move, which occurred Tuesday, afternoon, comes one day after the team released the 28-year-old during final cuts to reach the 53-man roster.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 1

Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses C.J. Stroud contract situation

Stroud's future remains a major storyline in Houston.

Texans To Re-Sign TE Brevin Jordan

Texans To Place Ts Braden Smith, Sam Hagen On IR

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Kaevon Merriweather News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Jaguars Signing S Kaevon Merriweather To Practice Squad

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Jaguars are signing former Texans S Kaevon Merriweather to their practice squad. Merriweather, 26, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2023.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 1

Texans To Place Ts Braden Smith, Sam Hagen On IR

Veteran Braden Smith and undrafted rookie Sam Hagen were among the players who were named to the Texans’ initial 53-man roster. Both offensive tackles will miss time early in the year, however.

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Texans Will Address C.J. Stroud Extension Next Offseason If No Deal Before Week 1

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans GM Nick Caserio said they have had productive extension talks with QB C.J. Stroud, but nothing is imminent. Caserio also mentioned they will re-address talks next offseason if nothing is done before Week 1.

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Biggest Winners & Losers From Texans' 53-Man Roster Decisions

The Houston Texans have slimmed down their 90-man training camp roster to a select 53 players just a few days away from the kickoff of their 2026 regular season campaign.

Brevin Jordan News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Texans To Re-Sign TE Brevin Jordan

The Texans are re-signing tight end Brevin Jordan to their 53-man roster after waiving him during initial cuts, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Jordan, 26, has been a key blocker in Houston’s offense since he was drafted in the fifth round in 2021.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Texans sign ex-Bengals WR to practice squad

The Houston Texans had an encouraging campaign last season, finishing at 12-5, their best record since 2012. Three years into the era of coach DeMeco Ryans, the Texans have transformed from a directionless franchise into a legitimate contender.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Texans Signed 11 Players To Practice Squad

The Houston Texans have signed 11 players to their practice squad on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson. The full list of players includes: DT Dominic Bailey

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Texans’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Houston Texans had to do a lot of roster shuffling in the weeks leading up to cutdown day. As has been the case far too often in recent years, the team suffered through injury woes, which led to Jayden Higgins being placed on the season-ending injured reserve.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 31

Texans Re-Sign Two Recently-Cut Veterans to 53-Man Roster

The Houston Texans are bringing back not one, but two players they recently cut from their 53-man roster. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans have agreed to sign tight end Brevin Jordan, as well as defensive end Dominique Robinson, to their 53-man roster.

Brevin Jordan News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Texans Re-Signing TE Brevin Jordan

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are re-signing veteran TE Brevin Jordan to an undisclosed contract on Monday. This comes just a day after the Texans opted to release Jordan while trimming their roster down to 53 players. Jordan, 26, was a fifth-round pick to the Texans in 2021 out of Miami.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 31