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Texans S Ward out of jail; Aug. 13 court date set

Texans safety Jimmie Ward is out of jail, a day after being arrested on a warrant related to a previous felony offense.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 8

Texans’ Success Could Hinge on One Pivotal Rookie

Heading into the Houston Texans' 2025 season, they're set to have multiple notable rookies in the fold picked up from April's draft, even without utilizing

Houston Texans News / The Lead / August 8

Texans Have Much to Prove in Preseason Opener

Football is back, and from now until Feb. 8, we will all be glued to the television, enjoying the 2025 NFL season. The Houston Texans open their preseason against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, and it will be the first look at the 2025 edition of the team.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 3,000 yards in the 2024-25 season can you name in five minutes?

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Texans Prepare For Vikings Following C.J. Gardner-Johnson News

As the Houston Texans set to face the Minnesota Vikings in their first game action of the season on Saturday, they'll likely be without one of their top defenders.

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25 NFL players who are playing for their next contract in 2025

Each season is pivotal for NFL players as they look toward their next contract. These 25 players stand out heading into 2025, as they look to make even more money down the road.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Derrick Henry has Texans RB Nick Chubb ready to show age is just a number

Nick Chubb believes he can follow in the footsteps of Ravens star Derrick Henry as a running back who continues to thrive into his 30s.

Ravens rookie to miss season after suffering major knee injury

Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested for allegedly violating bail

Multiple reports indicate Texans avoided worst-case scenario with C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 8

Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested for allegedly violating bail

Jimmie Ward is due in court next week for a hearing on his third-degree felony charge. That hearing had been postponed from mid-July to Aug. 13. In advance of that, the Texans safety was arrested again.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / August 8

Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested after alleged bond violation

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on Thursday for allegedly violating the terms of a previous legal order. He was to spend the night in Montgomery County (Texas) Jail before being released on Friday, his lawyer, Steve Jackson, told KPRC 2 in Houston.

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Who is the longest-tenured QB for every NFL franchise?

Some NFL teams have seen quarterbacks suit up well past the 10-year mark, with the Patriots enjoying a 20-year relationship with their top passer. Here is the longest-tenured QB in every franchise's history.

Jimmie Ward News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Jimmie Ward arrested for 2nd time of offseason

Jimmie Ward has gotten himself into some more trouble with the law. The Houston Texans safety Ward was arrested on Thursday evening in Montgomery County, Tex., KPRC in Houston reports.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7

Multiple reports indicate Texans avoided worst-case scenario with C.J. Gardner-Johnson

A cart transported C.J. Gardner-Johnson off the practice field Thursday.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson already dealing with another setback

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Reacts to C.J. Gardner-Johnson Injury

The Houston Texans saw one of their top defensive backs in C.J. Gardner-Johnson go down with a serious leg injury during Thursday's training camp scrimmage, ultimately leading to the veteran safety being carted off the field, and putting his status for the season ahead in a bit of limbo.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Houston Texans on SI / August 7

Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Carted Off With Serious Injury

Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson went down with a serious leg injury during Thursday's training camp practice. According to KPRC2 insider Aaron Wilson, Gardner-Johnson was carted off in Texans' practice after suffering a leg injury from a tackle on wide receiver John Metchie III.

Nick Chubb News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Texans’ Nick Chubb misses consecutive Houston practices after hit to head

With the start of the 2025 NFL season quickly approaching, the Houston Texans’ running back room is under the microscope and now facing fresh uncertainty.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. Makes Debut on NFL Top 100 Players List

A week after running back Joe Mixon returned to the NFL Top 100 Players list, another Houston Texans player is making his much anticipated debut. Third-year defensive end Will Anderson Jr.

Jared Wayne News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Texans Reunite with Former Patriots 3rd Round Pick, Waive WR Jared Wayne

Days after arriving at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to continue training camp, the Houston Texans made a pair of roster moves.

Nick Chubb News / Total Apex Sports / August 4

Houston Texans Concerned About 'Lack Of Burst' From Offensive Playmaker

When the Houston Texans signed Nick Chubb, they envisioned pairing the veteran running back with Joe Mixon to create a dynamic one-two punch in their backfield.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 3

Houston Texans’ biggest reason to panic after start of 2025 NFL training camp

The Houston Texans are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Houston enters the third year of the DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud era under a ton of pressure to get back to the playoffs.