Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Deuce Vaughn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Texans Releasing RB Deuce Vaughn

The Houston Texans are releasing RB Deuce Vaughn and RB Owen Wright on Saturday ahead of the upcoming deadline to get rosters down to 53 players, according

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 29

Texans' 53-Man Roster Prediction After Preseason Finale vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans have officially closed out their final preseason game of a three-game slate, falling short of a win vs. the Carolina Panthers on Friday night, 13-16.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

Texans To Release QB Brett Rypien

It appears the Texans will go with two quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Houston signed Brett Rypien after the Graham Mertz ACL tear, but the team will not carry the veteran on its initial roster.

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Brett Rypien News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

Texans Releasing QB Brett Rypien

The Houston Texans are releasing QB Brett Rypien on Saturday ahead of the upcoming deadline, according to Matt Zenitz. Rypien, 30, wound up going undrafted out of Boise State in 2019 before signing a three-year, $1.755 million contract with the Broncos.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 29

One Texans Player Made Last-Minute Case for a Roster Spot vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans are just hours away from 53-man roster cutdowns taking place later this weekend. But before the Texans were tasked with the clock with

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Texans player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale

Solomon Byrd entered Friday night’s preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers with the highest stakes of any Houston Texans player fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster, and left Charlotte with his fate more uncertain than when he arrived.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 29

What DeMeco Ryans Said About Texans' Upcoming Roster Cuts

The Houston Texans have officially wrapped up game three of three from their preseason slate, coming up short against the Carolina Panthers for a 13-16 loss.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Texans’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day

Cutdown day rarely arrives with a clean depth chart, but the Houston Texans have been handed an especially difficult puzzle at wide receiver. That creates a particularly uncomfortable problem for general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Houston Texans Dealt Even More Bad Injury News

The Houston Texans entered the final stretch of the preseason already thin along the defensive line, and Friday night only added to the concern. Solomon Byrd, a 26-year-old edge rusher trying to carve out a roster spot, left the field after a pair of incidents that left the team’s depth at the position looking even more fragile.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 28

Stock Up, Stock Down After Texans' 13-16 Preseason Loss to Panthers

The Houston Texans couldn't pick up a win in their third and final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, falling to a 13-16 loss on the road in Bank of America Stadium.

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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 / Houston Texans on SI / August 27

What to Expect for Texans' Starters in Final Preseason Game vs. Panthers

The Houston Texans have just one more preseason game to go this week before their 53-man roster is finalized, and their upcoming regular season action begins to unfold: a trip to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers.

Ali Gaye News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Texans DE Ali Gaye Suffered Major Knee Injury

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that an MRI showed Texans DE Ali Gaye suffered a major knee injury in the team’s joint practice with the Panthers on Wednesday.

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Braden Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 27

Texans’ Hit with Rough News as Braden Smith Injury More Serious Than Initially Expected

A player going down during practice can instantly change the mood around the team, especially when that player was brought in to strengthen a particular position.

Braden Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Texans OT Braden Smith Suffered Plantar Fascia Injury, Not Considered Major

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Texans OT Braden Smith suffered a plantar fascia injury on Wednesday, but it’s not considered to be major. Rapoport

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will breathe major sigh of relief after injury update on $20 million teammate

The Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers are currently engaged in joint practices ahead of their final preseason game. During practice on Wednesday, Braden Smith was carted off the field.

Braden Smith News / Field Level Media / August 26

Texans RT Braden Smith carted off practice field

Houston Texans starting right tackle Braden Smith was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. Reserve defensive end Ali Gaye also was injured shortly thereafter and joined Smith on the same cart.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 26

Texans' C.J. Stroud addresses offseason changes ahead of pivotal campaign

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Dylan Horton News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Texans DE Dylan Horton Tears Achilles

Texans defensive end Dylan Horton suffered a torn Achilles at practice on Monday, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, potentially ending his 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 1,500-Yard Weapon

The Houston Texans have terminated the contract of undrafted rookie running back Josh Pitsenberger, waiving him with an injury settlement, the team announced.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

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Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22

Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires, ending career of 'what ifs'

Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday night, ending a career that was equal parts brilliance and frustration.

Steelers and CB Joey Porter Jr. seem to be at contract stalemate

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Kayshon Boutte News / Yardbarker / August 21

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots went from having one of the most underwhelming wide receiver corps in the league to having more mouths than they can feed.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21

Former GM gives Texans, C.J. Stroud advice after contract extension update

Largely out of nowhere, it was reported on Thursday that the Houston Texans "have had discussions with" quarterback C.J. Stroud about a potential contract

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 21

Texans reportedly could make shocking C.J. Stroud decision before season starts

Throughout the summer, numerous reports said that the Houston Texans would take "a wait-and-see approach" regarding the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud after the club picked up the fifth-year option for 2027 attached to Stroud's contract this spring.

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