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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.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25

Texans sign standout UFL defender

The Houston Texans on Tuesday signed defensive end Derek Parish to their 90-man roster, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes after Houston lost defensive end Dylan Horton for the 2026 season with a torn Achilles.

Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Texans Place DE Dylan Horton On IR

The Houston Texans have placed DE Dylan Horton on injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Houston feared Horton suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Monday.

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Kayshon Boutte News / Houston Texans on SI / August 25

What to Expect From Kayshon Boutte's First Week With Texans

The Houston Texans made a noteworthy addition to their wide receiver room earlier this week with the trade for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots for second-year safety Jayden Reed and a future seventh-round pick from the New Orleans Saints.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Tyus Bowser News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25

Texans Working Out DE Tyus Bowser

According to Adam Schefter, the Texans are working out veteran DE Tyus Bowser. Houston’s edge rusher depth just took a hit after DE Dylan Horton tore his Achilles on Monday. As for Bowser, he didn’t play last season and was last with the Dolphins in 2024 but has been exploring a return to the NFL with multiple workouts.

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The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the qualifying NFL receivers to average at least 13 yards-per-catch in the 2025 season can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Titans new Rivalry Uniforms embrace who they are today, unlike the Houston Texans bitterly clinging to the past

The 2026 Rivalry Uniforms are out, and the Titans and Texans are at odds once again. The Titans embraced something beautiful and new, and the Texans continue to cling to a past that isn’t theirs.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 25

Texans' Rivalries Uniforms Released: What to Know, What They Look Like

After a long wait, the Houston Texans' newest uniforms have officially been released––as have the seven other Rivalries edition uniforms that were slated to drop on Tuesday morning.

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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.

Dylan Horton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Texans Fear Torn Achilles For DE Dylan Horton

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are concerned that DE Dylan Horton tore his Achilles in practice today. They’re testing to confirm but that kind of injury can usually be diagnosed pretty quickly without imaging.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

In a roster shakeup three weeks before the regular season gets underway, the New England Patriots traded a wide receiver for help in the secondary.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

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

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Texans’ 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

Houston Texans enter 2026 as one of the AFC’s most talented rosters, but Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL injury forced the front office into action, sending draft capital and safety Jayden Reed to New England for receiver Kayshon Boutte to stabilize the wideout room.

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

George Odum News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

Texans Adding ST Ace S George Odum

The Texans continued making small roster adjustments today as the second week of the NFL preseason concludes. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Houston is planning to bring in veteran safety and special teamer George Odum and former Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 23

Who deserves to be the Browns' starting quarterback?

With a decision coming soon, who deserves to be the Browns' starting QB?

Todd Monken will finally end the Cleveland Browns’ prolonged quarterback competition.

Postgame comments show Deshaun Watson has regressed

Browns fans make their thoughts clear on Watson

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Browns' Shedeur Sanders makes his mark vs. Bills with TD pass

Browns GM had glowing praise for Sanders after Bills game

Azeez Al-Shaair News / EssentiallySports / August 23

'I’m Getting Attacked as a Human Being': Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Blasts NFL’s Double Standard After Suspension

Irrespective of the things the Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair might go on to achieve in his career, he will forever be remembered for crashing into Jacksonville Jaguars starting QB Trevor Lawrence.

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

Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

Jerry Jones, Cowboys praised for two key offseason moves

Seahawks' deal with Trevon Diggs comes with a big caveat

Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges

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

NFL 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.

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye

Patriots' A.J. Brown addresses potential closure after facing Eagles in joint practice

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C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

CJ Stroud reportedly has shocking contract demand

A new report suggests quarterback CJ Stroud has made a rather shocking contract demand of the Houston Texans. Stroud and the Texans are said to be at an impasse on a new contract, which Stroud is eligible for for the first time.

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

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract

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

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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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six vs. Texans

Games like this are why Las Vegas is taking a calm, patient approach with Mendoza.

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza began learning Klint Kubiak's offense earlier than thought

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment vs. Texans

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Mendoza's pick-six

Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Patrick Mahomes

Browns seemingly get Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders verdict via joint practice

Steelers star sets high bar for Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar

Vikings share massive J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz update amid rumors

Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after McCarthy decision

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19

Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle

Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener on Aug. 13, QB Kirk Cousins and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby got into a bit of a scuffle during practice. This week, Cousins explained what happened and why.

Raiders seem set on Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision after practice with Texans

Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains Fernando Mendoza decision for joint practice with Texans

Raiders' Kirk Cousins shares blunt admission, wish about Fernando Mendoza situation

Analyst explains why Raiders' Kirk Cousins is on the 'hot seat'

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 17

C.J. Stroud slammed with big concern ahead of make-or-break season

He's regressed tremendously every year from his impressive rookie campaign, and with so many weapons for the passing game, the numbers shouldn't be as pedestrian as they've been.

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

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