Following most of the Houston Texans' work to their roster in the offseason, there's been one lingering need that many have circled as an area the front office could (or should) prioritize in the weeks ahead: and that's their defensive end depth.
The 2026 Houston Texans have a little different look than last season, with an emphasis on their offense. Despite a 12-5 season last year, the team is hoping for more than a divisional loss to end the season.
How many of the players to lead the NFL in yards-per-reception since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
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.
Joe Mixon missed all of 2025 and requested a release from the Texans this spring. The veteran running back has remained on the open market since then, but he is unlikely to return to the NFL.
The Houston Texans' training camp is just days away from getting officially kicked off. Rookies have already reported earlier this week, and veterans will be in the building later next week with practices to start up on July 29th.
Earlier this offseason, it was reported the Chiefs, Broncos and Steelers were monitoring free agent RB Joe Mixon, who missed the entire 2025 season with lower body injuries.
Stroud is entering a crucial season.
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.
The Houston Texans are under a week away from getting training camp officially started after a long wait through the offseason. So really, now is a better time than ever to sort through this year's 90-man roster and give some initial predictions on how things could turn out once the Texans are forced to slim down to 53 players before Week 1.
The Houston Texans have a lot of positives to look back on for the way their 2025 season unraveled. Especially on the defensive side of the ball, the Texans were able to stand out amongst the rest of the league in several key areas.
The Houston Texans reshaped their defensive line depth just a bit throughout this past offseason. One of those decisions to change up the outlook on their defensive front centered around letting go of two veterans from last year's roster: Derek Barnett, as well as Denico Autry, who is expected to retire after 12 years in the NFL.
Denico Autry is likely calling it a career. The free agent veteran lineman is expected to retire, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston (and via Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com).
The Houston Texans' rookie class has officially arrived to training camp this week after a long wait following the end of their offseason program. They'll have about a week or so ahead on the veterans to get adjusted before things officially get rolling once everyone's in the building on July 29th.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, free agent DL Denico Autry is expected to retire. The longtime veteran who was most recently with the Texans hasn’t made any official announcements yet.
The Houston Texans have already seen one of their stars find their way into the NFL's annual Top 100 list, voted on by players around the league. That was Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who actually made his debut on the list following a career year in his seventh season.
The Houston Texans are right on the cusp of starting off this year's training camp, as veterans and rookies will both be back in the facility and on the practice field officially starting on July 29th.
Jaguars HC Liam Coen had a heck of a debut season in Jacksonville, winning 13 games and the AFC South. One of the things that drew team brass to him during the interview process was his “Three Better/Three Best” philosophy of development.
Those running the Las Vegas Raiders are hoping that tight end and third-year pro Bowers will prove to be a vital part of the club righting the ship sooner rather than later.
For an article published on Monday, Mike Jones of The Athletic suggested that those running the Texans have already made a significant call regarding what they won't do before the 2026 season gets underway.
One player the fans of the Houston Texans are excited to see back on the gridiron is wide receiver Tank Dell. He is still recuperating from a knee injury, but all signs are pointing to a full recovery by Week 1.
While a member of the Colts in 2025, right tackle Braden Smith went on season-ending IR with neck and head injuries in mid-December. Now, as he prepares to enter the first season of a two-year, $25MM contract with the Texans, Smith is on the mend from neck surgery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.
The Houston Texans are unlikely to sign quarterback C.J. Stroud to a lucrative multiyear contract extension before training camp opens. Is he ever going to be worth the big bucks?
It's make or break time for the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell included.
Hutchinson doesn't seem worried about Stroud despite questions surrounding the quarterback's play over the last two seasons and his future in Houston.
Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair died on Tuesday at age 89, the team announced. McNair co-founded the expansion team with her late husband, Bob McNair, in 2002 after the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee after the 1996 season and later became the Titans.
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.
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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