The Houston Texans took on their first of three preseason games of the year on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, where they ultimately wound up coming short in a 7-27 loss.
The Houston Texans came up well short in their first preseason game of the year vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, falling to a 7-27 loss where we got a glimpse at what this roster looks like without the starters on the field.
Texans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener, ESPN reported. A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter.
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Quarterback Graham Mertz exited last night’s preseason game with a knee injury. His 2026 season may already be over as a result. When speaking after the game, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) Mertz may have torn his ACL.
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The Houston Texans might be without one of their quarterbacks for a significant stretch of time. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans believe that quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Chargers during their first preseason game on Thursday night.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Texans believe QB Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in the team’s preseason opener against the Chargers on Thursday. Schefter adds there is expected to be more testing to confirm the extent of the injury.
The Houston Texans couldn't kick off their first preseason game with a win on Thursday night, as the LA Chargers took them down in pretty convincing fashion, 7-27, in Reliant Stadium.
The Houston Texans kicked off their 2026 preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, but the 27-7 loss was hardly the worst part of the evening.
Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz left the team’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers with an apparent injury Thursday night, creating an immediate question about the depth of the team’s quarterback room.
The Houston Texans officially released veteran LB Sione Takitaki from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Thursday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Takitaki, 31, was the No.
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C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons of all time in 2023. He threw for over 4100 yards, 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He led Houston to a 10-7 record, an AFC South title, and a playoff victory over the Browns.
The Houston Texans announced they have waived WR Montrell Washington. The move makes space for them to sign K Chris Freeman. Washington, 27, was drafted in the fifth round out of Samford by the Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Houston Texans have made a clear statement about their offensive line’s future. According to reports from training camp, first-round draft pick Keylan Rutledge is listed as the first-string center on the team’s unofficial depth chart.
Sione Takitaki joined the Texans earlier this month, but his tenure with the team has proven to be short-lived. The veteran linebacker was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold reportedly met and worked out with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in his quest to put aside his legal problems and potentially land with another NFL team.
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The Houston Texans reinstated second-year wide receiver and return man Jaylin Noel from the non-football injury list on Friday. Noel, 23, caught 26 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (three starts) last season after being picked in the third round (No.
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To further lock up key members of the defense, the Houston Texans secured a consistently productive linebacker on Thursday.
The Texans have worked out another deal with a key member of their defense. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
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Tank Dell was on the field for a padded practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The significance was not lost on head coach DeMeco Ryans, who hadn't had Dell available for a team practice since his devastating knee injury on Dec.
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