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Texans' RB Trade Options to Watch With Saquon Barkley Off the Table

The Houston Texans are less than two weeks away from the NFL trade deadline arriving. And one area of their roster that's been circled as a potential need for this team to address in the coming days is their running back spot.

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Texans' Biggest Need Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline Is Painfully Obvious

The Houston Texans are less than two weeks away from the NFL trade deadline. And for a 2-5 team looking to try and continue competing for a playoff spot as this Texans team is equipped to do, it might be in their best interest to go out and look around the trade market to see how they can improve this current squad.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 31

7 Texans Trade Candidates to Watch Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner; less than two weeks away. Which means, for the Houston Texans, now becomes the perfect time to take a step back, look at this current roster, and see how this group could be tweaked or improved in order to bounce back from an ugly 2-5 start.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Where do the Texans Sit in AFC South Division Round Up Moving to Bye Week?

The AFC South has struggled to keep pace with the rest of the NFL. Through seven weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team with more than two wins.

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The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

The 'Most 10-rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / October 30

DeMeco Ryans Says His Coaching Staff Stays All Season as Texans Sit 0-4 at Home

DeMeco Ryans isn’t using the bye to shake up his staff. Asked whether the Houston Texans’ coaching staff would stay intact for the rest of the season, Ryans answered, “Yes, we will,” per Texans Wire.

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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 / October 30

Texans’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Houston Texans are not in a good position while on their bye week. Houston is just 2-5 on the season after an embarrassing overtime loss against the Giants in Week 7.

Jaylin Noel News / Houston Texans on SI / October 30

Why Texans May Not Miss Jaylin Noel as Much as Expected

The Houston Texans' latest injury to their roster is one that certainly stings. Earlier this week, the Texans placed second-year wide receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve with a toe injury that's expected to sit him out for the remainder of the regular season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

3 Concerning Texans Stats That Need to Improve After the Bye Week

The Houston Texans are a 2-5 football team heading into their Week 8 bye. Needless to be said, there's much work to be done heading into the second half of the season if the Texans want to get back on track for a similar late-season run like they put together around this time last year.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

Should Texans Trade WR Nico Collins? Here's What It Would Cost

The Houston Texans have seen a few big trades circle around them in the AFC South in recent days. The Indianapolis Colts traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner–– and there could be more pieces on the move sooner rather than later.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

Are Chiefs going to make a move at wide receiver?

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reacts to report leaking that he, Andy Reid told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting

Chiefs send clear message to Harrison Butker with bold Justin Tucker move

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C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch: C.J. Stroud Shines Top Five in Passing Yards Despite a 2-5 Record

The Houston Texans entered their bye week at 2-5 after losing four games by narrow margins. Their offense has been inconsistent, yet Stroud remains a bright spot; he has thrown for 1,867 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception through seven games.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 29

Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans have lost four games on the final possession, and their overtime defeat to the New York Giants exposed familiar problems. General manager Nick Caserio has acknowledged that the team needs to improve, but he has resisted making knee-jerk decisions.

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Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Houston Texans Sign Former Cowboys Playmaker

The Houston Texans claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, one day after Dallas let him go for the second time this month.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado

The Houston Texans announced they have placed WR Jaylin Noel on injured reserve. He has a turf toe injury that he’s dealing with and will miss at least

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.