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Grading Every Major Roster Decision the Texans Made to Get From 90 to 53

Grading Every Major Roster Decision the Texans Made to Get From 90 to 53

The Houston Texans made a handful of noteworthy moves across last weekend, and even through the course of training camp, to officially get this roster from a total of 90 players to a select 53 before Week 1 kicks off.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 4
QB Stroud Rejects Texans Generous Contract Extension

QB Stroud Rejects Texans Generous Contract Extension

They say never to talk about another man’s money. Well, I’m about to talk about another man’s money. News broke that Houston Texans starting quarterback CJ Stroud rejected a contract extension offered by the team that would have paid him over $50 million annually.

Tank Dell News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4
Texans WR Tank Dell Agrees To Reworked Contract

Texans WR Tank Dell Agrees To Reworked Contract

The 2026 season is expected to include a return to the field for Tank Dell. The Texans wideout will do so while attached to a restructured contract. Dell has agreed to a reworked one-year deal worth $1.7MM, per Spotrac’s Michael Ginnitti.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

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How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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Texans' Boutte responds to stunning Vrabel admission about Patriots trade

Texans' Kayshon Boutte responds to stunning Mike Vrabel admission about Patriots trade

While speaking with reporters this week, Boutte responded to Vrabel's comment.

NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud amid contract uncertainty
Texans' C.J. Stroud has seemingly made contract decision after Nick Caserio comments
Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses C.J. Stroud contract situation
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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Kayshon Boutte News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Kayshon Boutte Faces Uphill Climb for Reps in Texans' Receiver Room

Kayshon Boutte Faces Uphill Climb for Reps in Texans' Receiver Room

Kayshon Boutte arrived with the Houston Texans, a team with a crowded receiver room, as a replacement, not a guaranteed starter. The Texans acquired him after Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL injury, creating an immediate need behind Nico Collins.

DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 3
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans’ strong message before Week 1 vs. Bills will fire up fans

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans’ strong message before Week 1 vs. Bills will fire up fans

Head coach DeMeco Ryans is giving hype to the Houston community while the Texans gear up for their season opener against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Ryans is entering the fourth year of his head coaching career with the Texans.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 3
Texans’ C.J. Stroud contract rumors hit a wall with GM’s response

Texans’ C.J. Stroud contract rumors hit a wall with GM’s response

The Houston Texans have been urged to get things done with CJ Stroud. But what is the young quarterback willing to accept? Whatever the case is, Stroud’s contract rumors hit a wall with the general manager’s response.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 3
DeMeco Ryans' Latest Comments Makes Kayshon Boutte’s Texans Role Clear

DeMeco Ryans' Latest Comments Makes Kayshon Boutte’s Texans Role Clear

The Houston Texans' wide receiver room tends to look a bit better with the presence of Kayshon Boutte in the mix following the team's recent trade to acquire him from the New England Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round pick.

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The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these first-year offensive standouts since the 1997 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 / Athlon Sports / September 3
Nico Collins Named Texans' Most Irreplaceable Offensive Weapon for 2026

Nico Collins Named Texans' Most Irreplaceable Offensive Weapon for 2026

The Houston Texans’ passing game enters 2026 with more questions than answers. Wide receiver Tank Dell begins the year on injured reserve, while Jayden Higgins is out for the season.

Max Pircher News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3
Texans Add OT Max Pircher To PS With International Designation

Texans Add OT Max Pircher To PS With International Designation

The Houston Texans announced they have signed OT Max Pircher to the practice squad as their international exemption.  The International Player Pathway program was instituted by the NFL in 2017 as a way to grow the game of football.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 3
Every Position Where the Texans Could Still Add Help Before Week 1

Every Position Where the Texans Could Still Add Help Before Week 1

The Houston Texans' 53-man roster is set heading into Week 1, which now stands less than two weeks away as the Buffalo Bills will be set to travel to Reliant Stadium to kick off the new season next weekend.

Jawhar Jordan News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Jawhar Jordan's Practice Squad Return Reveals Texans' Roster Management Plan

Jawhar Jordan's Practice Squad Return Reveals Texans' Roster Management Plan

The Houston Texans brought Jawhar Jordan back as a part of their 11-player practice squad. The Texans did not claim anyone off waivers after the initial 53-man cuts, choosing instead to work with players they already knew.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 3
NFL execs share concerns about Stroud amid contract uncertainty

NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud amid contract uncertainty

Stroud was largely an inconsistent player from the start of the 2024 campaign up through Houston's two playoff games this past January.

Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses C.J. Stroud contract situation
Texans' C.J. Stroud has seemingly made contract decision after Nick Caserio comments
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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 3
These 4 Texans Were the Biggest Snubs From 53-Man Roster

These 4 Texans Were the Biggest Snubs From 53-Man Roster

The Houston Texans have officially trimmed down their 90-man roster entering training camp to a select 53 names for Week 1 of the regular season that now stands less than two weeks away.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 3
Analyst Bold Prediction Has Davis Mills Replacing C.J. Stroud Under Center

Analyst Bold Prediction Has Davis Mills Replacing C.J. Stroud Under Center

A troubling prediction has now put Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud’s job in focus. Given the Texans’ record last year and their reaching the AFC Divisional round before ultimately falling to the New England Patriots 28-16, one thing is sure that Houston has a defense capable of carrying a playoff team.

C.J. Stroud News / Total Pro Sports / September 3
Houston Texans Were 'Prepared' To Make Risky Contract Extension For CJ Stroud – New Report Reveals How Much He Turned Down

Houston Texans Were 'Prepared' To Make Risky Contract Extension For CJ Stroud – New Report Reveals How Much He Turned Down

CJ Stroud watched as the Houston Texans gave out deals to other players while he got nothing. Initially, the Houston Texans entered the offseason with a strong desire to lock in their franchise cornerstone on a long-term deal.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2
Texans Willing To Pay C.J. Stroud $50MM+ Per Year; QB Likely To Play Season Without Deal

Texans Willing To Pay C.J. Stroud $50MM+ Per Year; QB Likely To Play Season Without Deal

Although the Texans have engaged in productive contract talks with quarterback C.J. Stroud, general manager Nick Caserio said discussions will end until 2027 if an agreement is not in place by Week 1.

Kayshon Boutte News / Houston Texans on SI / September 2
3 Things That Stood Out From Kayshon Boutte's First Texans Presser

3 Things That Stood Out From Kayshon Boutte's First Texans Presser

Right ahead of the NFL roster cutdown date, the Houston Texans decided to add a bit of depth to their wide receiver room in the form of Kayshon Boutte, who they acquired from the New England Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round pick.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 2
C.J. Stroud has seemingly made contract decision

Texans' C.J. Stroud has seemingly made contract decision after Nick Caserio comments

Stroud's future remains uncertain.

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Nick Caserio News / The SportsRush / September 2
Nick Caserio on NFL-to-College Returns: ‘It’s Ridiculous’

Nick Caserio on NFL-to-College Returns: ‘It’s Ridiculous’

Nick Caserio has addressed the prospect of NFL players going back to college, offering a reaction that separates his view of the idea from its practical effect on his work.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1
Why Tank Dell went on IR even after long recovery, per Texans GM

Why Tank Dell went on IR even after long recovery, per Texans GM

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell’s return to the team will take longer than initially hoped after the 26-year-old was placed on injured reserve as Houston finalized its 53-man roster.

Houston Texans News / Total Pro Sports / September 2
Houston Texans Hit With Brutal News As 2 Offensive Players Hit The IR

Houston Texans Hit With Brutal News As 2 Offensive Players Hit The IR

The Houston Texans did not drop a regular-season game Tuesday. They still took 2 brutal losses on the same side of the ball. General manager Nick Caserio said veteran right tackle Braden Smith and undrafted rookie Sam Hagen are both headed to injured reserve, which means C.J.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 1
Houston Texans Acquire 5-Year Veteran Defender Before Week 1

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

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

Stroud's future remains a major storyline in Houston.

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