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Texans Training Camp Schedule Released: Dates, Location & Practices

With just around two weeks to go before the Houston Texans get their training camp rolling, we now officially know which dates the team will have open practices for the public, where those practices will be held, and a whole lot more information as we creep closer and closer to the start of the 2026 season.

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Texans' Edge Rusher Depth Will Be Hot-Button Issue By Training Camp

The Houston Texans have been diligent throughout this offseason in their efforts to round out their roster and fill any necessary holes that they might be facing on both sides of the ball.

David Montgomery News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Texans send clear Woody Marks message after David Montgomery trade

The Houston Texans have fallen short of their Super Bowl goals three seasons in a row now, and each of those three teams has had its own problems that has prevented it from making a deeper run in the postseason.

Kamari Lassiter News / Houston Texans on SI / July 8

Texans' Kamari Lassiter Emerging as NFL's Best No. 2 Corner

The Houston Texans have consistently been touted as one of the best defenses in the NFL. A large part of that success has been due to the talent the Texans have at their cornerback position on the boundary––a group that's led by All-Pro Derek Stingley Jr., and becomes even better with Pro Bowl talent Kamari Lassiter on the opposite side of him.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 8

4 Texans Players Whose Numbers Could Explode in 2026

Several members of the Houston Texans roster feel primed to head into the 2026 season riding some rising stock. Whether it be due to roster changes to

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Derek Stingley News / Houston Texans on SI / July 7

Here's What NFL Execs, Coaches Think of Texans' Derek Stingley

There's no doubt that the Houston Texans have one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in the form of Derek Stingley Jr. He's coming fresh off of two All-Pro

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Houston Texans 2026 NFL Season Preview

The big picture for the Texans includes an expensive undertaking in the Houston suburbs: a state-of-the art team training facility with an accompanying entertainment and retail complex set to open in 2029.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 7

3 Big Questions for Texans RBs Ahead of 2026 Season

Based on the Houston Texans' offseason full of moves around the roster, all indications seem to point towards their offense leaning further into the run game than they did last season––and hopefully be more effective in doing so.

Wyatt Teller News / Houston Texans on SI / July 6

Texans OG Wyatt Teller: Ranked No. 17–– Can He Return to Pro Bowl Form?

We're continuing our ranking for the top 25 Houston Texans for the 2026 season, counting down who on the roster will have the most impact for the year on the horizon.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 6

Texans' CB Duo Faces a Bit of Disrespect in Latest NFL Rankings

The Houston Texans defense made their presence felt as one of the best in the league this past season, and might be heading into the 2026 campaign as the most elite and well-rounded unit in the NFL— even better than the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 6

Texans RB Woody Marks In Line For Returner Role

2025 proved to be a one-and-done year for Nick Chubb as a member of the Texans. He totaled 122 carries, but Woody Marks also emerged as a regular presence on offense.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

David Montgomery News / Houston Texans on SI / July 6

Woody Marks' Expected New Role in Texans Offense Benefits Everyone

The Houston Texans made a big investment into their running back position earlier this offseason by adding David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions— a reliable, veteran runner who's coming in with the hopes of stabilizing this team's ground game after a year of ups and downs.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Can C.J. Stroud Become the Best Version of Himself in 2026?

Back in 2023, there was no question whatsoever that the Texans had their future franchise quarterback in second overall pick C.J. Stroud, the Offensive Rookie of the Year who broke the Ohio State Quarterback Curse and made the Pro Bowl and the NFL's First-Team All-Pro group.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Braden Smith News / Houston Texans on SI / July 5

Texans OT Braden Smith: No. 18 Ranked Player Can Pay Huge Dividends

We're continuing to push forward in our ranking for the top 25 Houston Texans for the 2026 season, counting down who around the rowter will have the most impact for the year ahead.

David Montgomery News / Yardbarker / July 5

How will Lions backfield fare after trade that left Montgomery 'sick'?

How will Lions backfield fare after trade that left David Montgomery 'sick'?

The Detroit Lions made waves during the offseason when they Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.

NFL teams may have financial reason to pass on former Lions CB Terrion Arnold

Lions get good news in latest offseason analysis

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 5

3 Pressing Questions Facing Texans' WR Position This Season

Of the position groups on the Houston Texans' roster that saw some of the least amount of change through the offseason, their wide receiver group only

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / July 5

One Texans Player Under Pressure for a Big 2026–– And It's Not C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 season with some steep expectations––as many are pinning them as likely bets to not only win their division, but also make a deep run into the postseason with perhaps even a Super Bowl ceiling.

David Montgomery News / Houston Texans on SI / July 4

Texans May Envision Bigger Role for David Montgomery Than Expected

The Houston Texans made a major investment into their backfield this offseason when they made a trade to acquire former Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery in exchange for a couple of day three picks and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 3

Texans RB Woody Marks: Houston's RB2 Is Still Worthy of No. 19 Ranking

We're continuing our ranking for the top 25 Houston Texans for the 2026 season, counting down which players around the roster will have the most impact for the year ahead.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 2

Texans Not Planning To Sign Receiver

Former Texan Stefon Diggs is among a handful of established wide receivers remaining in free agency, but a reunion with Houston looks unlikely. The Texans are not planning to sign a receiver, Jonathan M.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 2

Texans Waive Two Players From IR

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are waiving DB Ajani Carter and OLB Xavier Thomas from injured reserve. Carter, 25, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Houston in August of last year.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 1

Texans Cut Two Players From IR

The Houston Texans officially released DB Ajani Carter and LB Xavier Thomas from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 30

Extension Talks Between Texans & C.J. Stroud On Pause

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that extension talks between the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud are on pause right now. Fowler mentions that the Texans have prioritized extensions for notable defensive players like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson among others.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / June 26

Texans OC shares big claim about C.J. Stroud amid uncertainty

It's looking a lot like Houston Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud will not be receiving a contract extension before the 2026 NFL season gets underway.

Texans' C.J. Stroud, Panthers' Bryce Young get more bad news about contract situations

How 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk is 'lighting money on fire' amid Commanders rumors, concerns

Will Howard gets bad news amid Steelers' development of Drew Allar

The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / June 15