Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Texans' Stance on Jadeveon Clowney Trade Rumors Becomes Clear

The Houston Texans saw a big name on their defense surface in some trade rumors earlier this weekend as they were in the midst of their Week 8 bye, And

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

Jadeveon Clowney has played for seven NFL teams since arriving as the 2014 No. 1 overall pick. The 13th-year veteran has been part of many transactions.

Reed Blankenship News / Houston Texans on SI / November 2

New Details Emerge on Texans DB Reed Blankenship's Injury

The Houston Texans have been without one of their starting safeties in their secondary for the past couple of weeks now. Not just their versatile nickel,

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Texans Announce David Montgomery Update After RB Move

After a mostly dominant 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans have come crashing down in 2026. The team finds themselves at 2-5 following Week 8 of the season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

The 'Most 10-rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Texans Announce Four Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced they have signed DT Naquan Jones to the active roster off the 49ers’ practice squad. The Texans waived DT Jaden Crumedy in a corresponding move.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Coach shares why Herbert is not a good fit for a McDaniel offense

Offensive coach shares why Chargers' Justin Herbert is not a good fit for a Mike McDaniel offense

For a piece published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with an offensive coach from another team who seems convinced that Harbaugh is making a mistake by extending the marriage involving Herbert and McDaniel for at least one more week.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as play-caller after loss to Rams

Chargers QB Justin Herbert may already be damaged goods

Khalil Mack trying to deal with 'outside noise' amid trade rumors, Chargers' losing season

The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing DT Naquan Jones to the active roster off the 49ers’ practice squad. Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Emerging As Trade Candidate

According to Adam Schefter, Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney is generating some trade interest ahead of the deadline. He returned to Houston, where he started his career, on a one-year deal this summer and has been a rotational rusher.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

1 trade Texans must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Houston Texans have spent the first seven weeks of the 2026 NFL season discovering just how expensive weaknesses in the trenches can become. Despite boasting some really explosive offensive weapons and some of the league’s most dangerous pass rushers, Houston has repeatedly struggled to control the line of scrimmage.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Texans’ biggest problem to fix during 2026 bye week

The Houston Texans have assembled enough offensive and defensive talent to compete with the NFL’s best. However, their 2026 campaign has exposed a fundamental flaw.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Where do the Texans Sit in AFC South Division Round Up Moving to Bye Week?

The AFC South has struggled to keep pace with the rest of the NFL. Through seven weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team with more than two wins.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / October 30

DeMeco Ryans Says His Coaching Staff Stays All Season as Texans Sit 0-4 at Home

DeMeco Ryans isn’t using the bye to shake up his staff. Asked whether the Houston Texans’ coaching staff would stay intact for the rest of the season, Ryans answered, “Yes, we will,” per Texans Wire.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Texans’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Houston Texans are not in a good position while on their bye week. Houston is just 2-5 on the season after an embarrassing overtime loss against the Giants in Week 7.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

Are Chiefs going to make a move at wide receiver?

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reacts to report leaking that he, Andy Reid told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting

Chiefs send clear message to Harrison Butker with bold Justin Tucker move

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch: C.J. Stroud Shines Top Five in Passing Yards Despite a 2-5 Record

The Houston Texans entered their bye week at 2-5 after losing four games by narrow margins. Their offense has been inconsistent, yet Stroud remains a bright spot; he has thrown for 1,867 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception through seven games.

Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26