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The Houston Texans––after a rough Week 1 result against the Buffalo Bills for a 31-36 loss––will now be looking to turn the page onto their next matchup ahead against the Cincinnati Bengals for Week 2, once again on their home field.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

AFC Notes: Anthony Richardson, Jaylin Noel, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts QB Anthony Richardson was happy to have reps during the team’s preseason games, as he was looking forward to getting back on the field after his freak eye injury that has left a noticeable scar under his eye.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 17

Jaylin Noel's Newest Injury Could Be Reason for Texans to Worry

The Houston Texans will be without second-year wide receiver Jaylin Noel for a bit longer than they initially thought heading into training camp. According

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Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / August 7

Texans activate WR Jaylin Noel from non-football injury list

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Texans’ Jaylin Noel gets reassuring injury update after NFI update

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel will be unable to participate in team practices for the time being, but there appears to be no major concern about his status.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On NFI List, Two Players On PUP List

The Houston Texans have placed WR Jaylin Noel on the NFI list, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Additionally, the Texans have placed LB E.J. Speed and DB M.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / June 18

Texans Keep Hearing Great Things on WRs Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel

Two names in the building for the Houston Texans who have continually received some strong praise through the offseason workout period have been their pair of second-year wide receivers, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / June 11

Early Signs Point to Texans Handing Significant Role to Jaylin Noel

The Houston Texans have been ramping up their offseason training over their three days of mandatory minicamp, providing a small snapshot of how this new and improved roster is panning out on both sides of the ball.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / June 5

This Texans WR Looks Primed for a Bigger Role in 2026

The Houston Texans' wide receiver room is one of the more interesting position groups around the roster heading into the 2026 season. While Nico Collins

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 6

Packers to hire Penn State WRs coach Noah Pauley

The Green Bay Packers are expected to hire Penn State wide receivers coach Noah Pauley for the same job in Green Bay, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. 2025 was Pauley’s first season at Penn State.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 24

Texans GM Weighs In on Rookie Seasons for Young WR Duo

This past offseason, the Houston Texans decided to invest a bit in their wide receiver corps of the future by selecting not one, but two Iowa State pass-catchers in the first two days of the NFL Draft––bringing in second-rounder Jayden Higgins and third-rounder Jaylin Noel as new additions to help bolster their air attack for 2025 and onwards.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Texans’ rookie duo stuns Chargers with rare feat unseen in 87 years

The rookies brought the heat for the Houston Texans on Saturday. Houston entered its Week 17 assignment against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 5

Matt Campbell Compares New Iowa State Cyclones Recruit to Jaylin Noel

The Iowa State Cyclones have wrapped up their 2026 recruiting class, and things are looking good for the program on that front as of now. It was a strong end to the regular season for the Cyclones, who wrapped up the regular season on a three-game winning streak.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 23

Texans need Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to go full Iowa State on Sunday

As the Houston Texans offense attempts to work its way through a prolonged identity crisis, an untimely and unfortunate wrinkle will make things even more difficult this Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers come to town.

NFL News / Toro Times / October 6

Jaylin Noel is still trolling Jaire Alexander after Texans’ big win over Ravens

The Houston Texans have now won two games in a row, picking up a huge 44-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Baltimore hasn’t been playing well in recent weeks, and a lot its best players were out on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5

Texans rookie Jaylin Noel did the Ray Lewis dance after scoring on Ravens

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jaylin Noel pulled a bold move during his team’s win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Noel scored the first touchdown of his NFL career during the fourth quarter of Houton’s 44-10 Week 5 victory over the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 4, 2025

Christian Kirk injury creates huge opportunity for two Texans rookies

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is dealing with an injury heading into the first week of the NFL season.

Texans open season against Rams with goal of protecting C.J. Stroud

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / June 25, 2025

Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel Share Top Iowa State Award

Iowa State University made history today as former wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel were named co-recipients of the prestigious Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year award.

Houston Texans rookie Jaylin Noel draws praise for work ethic ahead of NFL debut

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jaylin Noel has yet to play a snap in the NFL, but he’s already making headlines for more than just his draft status.

Iowa State Cyclones News / The 33rd Team / February 13, 2025

Jaylin Noel 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Iowa State Cyclones WR

Height: 5096 (verified) Weight: 196lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Sterling Shepard Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel projects as a complementary pass catcher at the NFL level.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / February 12, 2025

2025 NFL Draft: Iowa State's Jaylin Noel Is Ready To Be NFL's Next Great Slot Receiver

Slot receivers are perceived as shifty, underneath route runners who get the ball in the quick game to pick up first downs. Iowa State's Jaylin Noel wants to change that perception at the NFL level.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 30, 2025

Senior Bowl Day 2 takeaways: Top QB prospect struggles, surprising EDGE looks major

On Wednesday at Hancock Whitney Stadium, players practiced for the second day in preparation for Saturday's Reese's Senior Bowl.

Troubling stat about Jalen Milroe goes viral at Senior Bowl

Could Browns pass on Milroe after concerning Senior Bowl revelation?

Jaxson Dart discusses possibly following in Eli Manning's footsteps

Giants' Joe Schoen offers initial assessment of QB Shedeur Sanders

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Under-the-radar prospects improving their stock at 2025 Senior Bowl

College Football News / The 33rd Team / December 20, 2024

2025 NFL Draft: Early Ranking Top 10 Wide Receiver Prospects

The 2025 NFL Draft has been a major pipeline of wide receiver talent over the past several seasons. While this year's class is a good one, it does feel like it falls a bit short of the star power of recent classes that have infused superstars quickly into the league.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / December 13, 2024