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AFC Notes: Jayden Higgins, Will Anderson, Robert Saleh, Texans, Titans

Regarding second and third-round WRs Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, Texans GM Nick Caserio said he feels comfortable about their receivers group with Higgins, Noel, Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson and Tank Dell. “Two really good players.

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Joe Mixon Could’ve Played His Final Game With Texans

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans had to roll without the services of their lead runner from the previous year, Joe Mixon, who's been sidelined with a lingering foot injury dating back to last offseason.

Christian Kirk News / Houston Texans on SI / January 23

Texans Face Difficult Christian Kirk Free Agency Decision

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is entering free agency this spring after one season with the team. Kirk was a veteran depth piece for the Texans playing behind the likes of Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, and Xavier Hutchinson in the lineup.

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The 'Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Given the year, team and position, how many of these first-year defensive standouts since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 10 rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 23

Could Bills QB Josh Allen want Philip Rivers as his next head coach?

Recent whispers hinted that former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll was the favorite to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills due to his

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 23

Texans’ Nick Caserio Walking Contract Tightrope With C.J. Stroud

While weighing up mega dollar risk and reward is fairly commonplace for any NFL general manager, that process gets put on steroids when it comes to handing contracts out to starting quarterbacks.

Houston Texans News / HITC / January 23

Dan Orlovsky apologizes to CJ Stroud for recent comments, ‘I’ve been called out’

Dan Orlovsky has issued a public apology to CJ Stroud, admitting his remarks about the Houston Texans quarterback crossed a line. The ESPN analyst addressed the situation on Thursday’s episode of Get Up!

Nick Chubb News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Nick Chubb Trending Toward Exit From Texans

The Houston Texans might be losing out on one of their running backs from this past season moving into this coming offseason, as Nick Chubb, one of the many free agents on the roster set to hit the open market, could be trending towards a departure after just one year with the team.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Texans GM Gives Honest Take on Overhauled Offensive Line

Heading into the Houston Texans' 2025 season, the biggest talking point revolving around how their roster would pan out for the year ahead centered around their offensive line; changing four of five starters from their previous campaign in an effort to offer a bit better protection under center for quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22

Dolphins Request OC Interview With Texans QBs Coach Jerrod Johnson

The Dolphins have requested to interview Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for their offensive coordinator vacancy, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Dan Orlovsky apologizes to Texans’ CJ Stroud for brutal insult

On Sunday, the Houston Texans’ 2025 season came to an end with a blowout loss against the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Texans-Patriots Playoff Game Shatters ESPN Viewership Record

The Houston Texans' divisional round matchup vs. the New England Patriots had a ton of eyes watching this past weekend–– so much so that it set a new viewership record for ESPN.

C.J. Stroud News / The Lead / January 22

C.J. Stroud Faces a Defining Offseason in Houston

After overcoming a 0-3 start to make the playoffs, the Houston Texans’ season came to a close on Sunday. The 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots snapped the Texans’ 10-game winning streak.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Dolphins Could Hire Texans Assistant as Next Offensive Coordinator

It looks like the Miami Dolphins have some interest in one of the Houston Texans' offensive assistants as a potential candidate to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position.

Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / January 22

Texans' Will Anderson Among 5 Defensive Player of the Year Nominees

Houston Texans' star defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has officially been named among five AP Defensive Player of the Year candidates for the 2025 NFL season.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / January 22

UFC 324 Star Brands Texans QB CJ Stroud 'Cursed' Over Kim Kardashian–Amber Rose Link

As the NFL inches closer to the Super Bowl, the Houston Texans have hit a major roadblock. Last week, the New England Patriots bounced the Texans from the Divisional Round, leaving fans frustrated and deflated.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / January 22

Another HOFer sounds alarms about Stroud after poor playoff performances

Another Hall of Famer sounds alarms about Texans' C.J. Stroud after poor playoff performances

Stroud lost two fumbles and threw an interception in the victory over the Steelers and tossed four first-half interceptions in the loss at the Patriots.

What Texans GM Nick Caserio did, didn't say about QB C.J. Stroud after playoff flop

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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21

Texans Signal Confidence in OC Nick Caley Moving Forward

It looks like the Houston Texans will be confident in running it back with offensive coordinator Nick Caley for the 2026 season. Texans general manager Nick Caserio was asked about Caley's status on Houston's staff for 2026 during his end-of-season presser, where he confirmed that their offensive coordinator would be on for a second year.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21

NFL Insider Sheds Light on C.J. Stroud, Texans Contract Situation

With the Houston Texans' season officially coming to an end, the buzz has already ramped up for what the future holds regarding C.J. Stroud's next contract with the team as the window for extension negotiations officially opens, along with what's to be had for his fifth-year option to be decided on later this offseason.

Joe Mixon News / Field Level Media / January 21

Texans RB Joe Mixon's 'freak' injury status still cloudy

The Houston Texans are unclear about running back Joe Mixon's future with the team after he missed the entire 2025 season with a "freak" foot injury. "We