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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21
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.
Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / August 21
DeMeco Ryans Confirms Unfortunate Texans News After Jayden Higgins Suffers ACL Injury
The Houston Texans have lost one of their most promising young receivers before the 2026 season could even get underway. Second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, ending his season before it began.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans, Houston could care less about Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana accolades
Fernando Mendoza could solve the world’s problems, and Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans still wouldn’t sound too impressed by the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback’s resume.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
Three quarterbacks whose advanced stats reveal enormous potential
Passing yards and touchdowns drive most quarterback debates. Dig deeper, however, and several numbers suggest that these three NFL starting quarterbacks could be headed for much bigger seasons in 2026.
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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Training camp star’s offseason hype unravels with brutal drops vs. Texans
There were a few rookie mishaps to come out of the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against the Houston Texans on Thursday. QB Fernando Mendoza threw an interception that resulted in an 80-yard touchdown by LB Wade Woodaz.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
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.
Houston Texans News / TWSN / August 20
David Montgomery Will Not Be the Houston Texans' 2026 RB1
After trading for David Montgomery back in March, many simply assumed that he would be the Houston Texans RB1 this year. That said, I’m not sure that will be the case.
C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
ESPN gives bounce-back CJ Stroud prediction ending in massive contract with Texans
The New England Patriots earned a surprise Super Bowl appearance last season, and after they suffered a straightforward loss versus the Seattle Seahawks, an unfortunate narrative crystalized.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
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.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Ian Rapoport makes Texans WR ‘bet’ after Jayden Higgins injury. How about Kayshon Boutte, Brandon Aiyuk?
A crushing injury to Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins could impact the fantasy statures of CJ Stroud or Nico Collins. But what will the Texans do about the loss?
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Texans’ 3 best options to replace Jayden Higgins via trade or free agency
The injury bug has prevented the Houston Texans’ passing attack from reaching its fullest potential. C.J. Stroud burst onto the scene as a rookie, even leading the league in both touchdown-to-interception ratio and passing yards per game, something that only Joe Montana and Tom Brady had done before.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Raiders vs. Texans: 6 Things That Could Define the Preseason Showdown Between Two Fascinating Rosters
It’s hard for NFL fans to get engaged in the preseason because it doesn’t count. Their favorite teams may not be running the most complex plays and keeping everything vanilla.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20
4 Texans Players With Most to Gain in Second Preseason Game vs. Raiders
The Houston Texans are on the cusp of their second preseason game before the 2026 season, facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, where they'll likely see a glimpse of this year's No.
Jayden Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Giants insider teases possibility of Texans trade after Jayden Higgins’ ACL injury
The New York Giants have an abundance of wide receivers on the roster, even after cutting JuJu Smith-Schuster. That means the team has the ammo to make a trade and bring in a player in a position of need or additional draft capital.
C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Is C.J. Stroud playing tonight in Texans-Raiders preseason game?
The Houston Texans’ offense took a big hit this week. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL that will keep him out for the upcoming season. The injury casts a shadow over the unit led by C.J.
Jayden Higgins News / Stadium Rant / August 20
Jayden Higgins Out For 2026: Who Replaces Him In Houston?
Jayden Higgins out for 2026 after tearing his ACL, both NFL Network and multiple other outlets confirmed this week, dealing an early and significant blow to the Houston Texans’ receiving corps.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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