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Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / July 14

Legendary NFL Team Founder Dies

The Houston Texans organization and the broader Houston community are mourning the loss of Janice S. McNair, a beloved co-founder and senior chair of the franchise, who passed away on July 14, 2026.

Houston Texans News / The Spun / July 14

Former Houston Texans Owner Janice S. McNair Dead Tuesday at 89

The Houston Texans confirmed that team co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair has passed away. She was 89. Janice McNair and her husband, Bob, founded the Texans in 2002.

Bob Mcnair News / Pro Football Rumors / July 14

Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair Dies At 89

Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair died at the age of 89 in Houston on Tuesday, per a team announcement. McNair co-founded the Texans with her husband, Bob McNair, in 1999.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Baker Mayfield News / Houston Texans on SI / July 14

Baker Mayfield Explains How Texans' Trash Talk Fueled Bucs' 2025 MNF Win

The Houston Texans suffered just five losses throughout their 2025 regular season–– but saw three of those happen within the first three weeks of the year that dropped them to an ugly 0-3 record off the bat.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 14

NFL Exec Compares Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair to Dennis Rodman

After a couple of impressive seasons on the Houston Texans' defense, veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is finally getting some credit in being deemed one of the NFL's premier talents at the position–– both in the eyes of fans and via several league personnel members.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 14

Texans $54 million star named ‘Dennis Rodman of linebackers’

The Houston Texans paid their stud linebacker. And he expressed appreciation to the fans. But apparently Azeez Al-Shaair has a little bad boy in him, according to ESPN.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / July 13

Several Teams Interested in Stefon Diggs–– Should Texans Check In?

Talks are heating up surrounding where veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs could end up next now that we're only a couple weeks out from training camp.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / July 13

NFL Execs, Coaches Make Their Stance Clear on Texans' C.J. Stroud

Throughout the past couple of weeks, NFL executives, coaches, and scouts have been voting on who they've felt are the best 10 players at each position around the league via polling from ESPN.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / July 12

Why This Former Pro Bowl QB Believes in C.J. Stroud, Texans for 2026

The Houston Texans–– and their quarterback C.J. Stroud–– are looking to end their 2026 season much better than the way they did earlier this year. The Texans came up short in their divisional round matchup vs.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 11

J.J. Watt opens up about his special connection to Bengals

Few players have become more closely associated with the Houston Texans than J.J. Watt, but there has always been another AFC team that has quietly held a special place in his heart.

NFL executives, coaches give Bengals' Dexter Lawrence II bulletin-board material

Bengals' BJ Hill sends message to Dexter Lawrence II 'haters'

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DeAndre Hopkins News / Houston Texans on SI / July 11

Why a DeAndre Hopkins-Texans Reunion Doesn't Make Sense

Former Houston Texans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins seems like he's willing to keep his NFL journey going in 2026 for what would be his 14th year in pro.

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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.

David Montgomery News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Bold predictions for David Montgomery in 2026 with Texans

The Houston Texans made a big move to get David Montgomery, who said he knew his time with the Lions had run its course. And there’s a big role waiting for Montgomery.

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 / 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.

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.

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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

C.J. Stroud 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.

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / June 23