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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.

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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.

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.

NFL 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

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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 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

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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.

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 / Houston Texans on SI / July 3

Texans' Underrated Position Battle May Decide Fate of the Offense

The Houston Texans are still a few weeks away from getting their training camp off and rolling. And once that time arrives, the Texans will have several position battles to keep close watch of.

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.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Houston Texans on SI / July 2

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Cracks NFL Top 100, But Has Case to Be Higher

The NFL has slowly begun unraveling this year's batch of its Top 100 players voted on by players around the league in the lead-up to the 2026 season. And in that batch of rankings that have started to surface, the Houston Texans have seen their first representative find their way into the mix.

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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.

Ed Ingram News / Houston Texans on SI / July 2

Texans' Ed Ingram Extremely Confident in Revamped O-Line–– Here's Why

THe Houston Texans' offensive line underwent a lot of work through the past several months. During free agency, the Texans added several starting-level veterans on both the outside and the interior of their line: Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, and even Evan Brown.

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.