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Texans Announce Five Roster Moves

The Texans announced five roster moves on Saturday, including signing CB Damon Arnette and K Matthew Wright to the active roster. The team also signed RB Jawhar Jordan to the practice squad and elevated G Sidy Sow and DB Myles Bryant for Week 10.

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Three Bold Predictions That Could Shape Texans vs. Jaguars

The Houston Texans have a pivotal matchup on the horizon for Week 10 against their division rival Jacksonville Jaguars, a team they've faced once this season seven weeks ago in a contest that didn't quite pan out in their favor.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 8

Texans mascot 'Toro' set to earn unique and well-deserved distinction this December

Presently, the longest-tenured player on the Houston Texans roster is kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, who has been on the team since April 30, 2016. But if we zoom out and change our search criteria to account for both players AND mascots, well, then Toro has been in Houston longer than anyone else.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 8

Texans Sign Former First-Round Pick Ahead of Jaguars Game

The Houston Texans have made an elevation to their official 53-man roster in the days before kicking off against the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans are signing cornerback Damon Arnette from their practice squad to their 53-man roster.

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Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 8

Why Nico Collins could be in for huge game even without CJ Stroud

Conventional wisdom would say that with Davis Mills getting the start at quarterback for the Houston Texans this Sunday, an already so-so passing attack would potentially go into hibernation in Week 10.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Jalen Pitre News / Houston Texans on SI / November 8

Texans Add Veteran DB to Roster After Jalen Pitre's Injury

The Houston Texans are bringing on one veteran cornerback to their active roster for this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans will be elevating cornerback Myles Bryant from the practice squad as a depth piece to fill in for Jalen Pitre's absence.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 8

Texans Tried to Get Involved in Jets’ Trade Deadline Fire Sale

Despite making no big moves to their roster during this year's NFL trade deadline, it looks like the Houston Texans checked in on the availability of at least one big name before deciding to stand pat.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8

Texans Made Two Roster Moves

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are elevating DB Myles Bryant for Week 10 and re-signing CB Alijah Huzzie to the practice squad. Huzzie signed a three-year, $2.675 million deal after recently clearing waivers and was recently activated from the non-football injury list.

C.J. Stroud News / Toro Times / November 8

CJ Stroud isn't the only notable Texan out for this Sunday's game vs. Jaguars

There couldn't be a worse time for the Houston Texans to be facing their greatest injury crisis of the season, but as years of football fandom have taught us all, the injury bug is a cruel son of a gun who doesn't care about unfortunate timing or any possible inconvenience.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 8

Texans vs. Jaguars: Preview, Betting Lines

The 3-5 Houston Texans will have their second game of two this season against the 5-3 Jacksonville Jaguars on tap for Week 10, in a contest that'll be critical for the Texans to take advantage of in their third of a three-game home stand.

Ka'imi Fairbairn News / Houston Texans on SI / November 7

Texans to Elevate Super Bowl Champ Kicker With Fairbairn Injured

The Houston Texans are set to make a change at kicker for their Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With starting kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn officially ruled out vs.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / November 7

Texans rule out RT Tytus Howard, RG Ed Ingram

The Texans knew when the practice week began they wouldn't have quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) or kicker Fa'imi Fairbairn (quad) for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

Texans Officially Rule Out QB C.J. Stroud From Week 10, Among Seven Players

The Houston Texans officially ruled out S Jalen Pitre (concussion), QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad), FB Jakob Johnson (hamstring),

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 7

Three Keys for Texans to Beat Jaguars in Pivotal Division Matchup

The Houston Texans head into a massive divisional bout on the horizon this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, hoping to avoid a season series sweep from their earlier loss in Week 3, and thus, get back on track for a competitive push in the second half of a bumpy campaign.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / November 6

Texans hand keys to Davis Mills in encounter vs. Jaguars

C.J. Stroud, largely a consistent availability during his 2 1/2 seasons as the quarterback of the Houston Texans, transitions to spectator Sunday. Stroud, who has started all 40 games in which he has played, will be inactive for a critical AFC South duel with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Keith Browner News / Field Level Media / November 5

Former NFL LB, USC star Keith Browner Sr. dies at 63

Former NFL linebacker and Southern California star Keith Browner Sr. died Tuesday, reportedly in San Leandro, Calif. He was 63. Keith Browner Jr. told TMZ that his father was having stomach issues on Monday night and said he would visit the hospital Tuesday.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

Texans place two on IR, add K Matthew Wright to practice squad

A pair of Houston Texans defenders are heading to injured reserve. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team is placing cornerback Jaylin Smith and defensive end Darrell Taylor on IR.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / November 5