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Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 23
Houston Texans Terminate Contract of 8-Year NFL Veteran
The Houston Texans have terminated the contract of wide receiver Juwann Winfree. The move came as part of roster adjustments during the final stretch of the preseason, with the veteran released to create space for linebacker Caleb Johnson and amid other depth signings.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 23
Derek Barnett's New Deal Proves Texans Got a Steal on Jadeveon Clowney
A former piece of the Houston Texans' defense found a new home over the weekend. According to a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign free agent defensive end Derek Barnett to a one-year, $5.5 million deal.
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.
The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 23
DeMeco Ryans Explains Texans’ Zay Jones, Sterling Shepard Signings
Earlier this week, the Houston Texans went out to add a couple of new veteran wide receivers to their 90-man roster: Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones. It's no secret as to why the move was done.
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.
NFL News / EasySportz / August 22
Nick Chubb Announces Retirement After Eight Seasons in the NFL
One of the NFL’s most respected running backs is calling it a career. Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday at the age of 30, bringing an eight year career to an end.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / August 22
Will Anderson Jr. leans on Myles Garrett mentorship ahead of 2026 season
Already one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL, Will Anderson Jr. enters his fourth season in the league. Still, there’s always room to improve, and the Houston Texans’ young star has worked on that this offseason by training with Myles Garrett.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 22
Texans' QB3 Spot Looks Less Certain After Raiders Preseason Game
The Houston Texans' QB3 spot was shaken up significantly earlier last week when second-year signal-caller Graham Mertz went down with a torn ACL, effectively ending his 2026 campaign.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 22
Predicting Texans' WR Depth Chart After Shepard, Jones Signings
The Houston Texans' wide receiver room has taken a bit of a different shape from where things stood this time last week. Jayden Higgins is out for the season with a torn ACL.
Nick Chubb News / The Spun / August 22
NFL Community Pays Tribute To Nick Chubb After He Retires At 30
Former Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb announced on Friday that he’s retiring from the NFL. Chubb, 30, started his career with the Browns in 2018.
NFL News / Field Level Media / August 21
RB Nick Chubb, 30, announces retirement on social media
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL in a social media post on Friday. Chubb, 30, had seen his production decline in recent seasons as he battled injuries.
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.
Nick Chubb News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Nick Chubb sends powerful message as he announces his retirement from NFL
Former Cleveland Browns star Nick Chubb had a message for his peers as he celebrated his lengthy NFL career. The 30-year-old running back announced his retirement on Friday night via an Instagram post.
NFL 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.
Darnell Mooney News / TWSN / August 21
The Houston Texans Are Darnell Mooney’s Best Trade Destination
The Houston Texans entered training camp with the thought that Jayden Higgins could emerge as the second option in the receiving room behind Nico Collins.
Houston Texans News / Total Pro Sports / August 21
Houston Texans Sign 2 Popular Wide Receivers With Over 8,000 Combined Yards
The Houston Texans are adding veteran help at wide receiver. Sources confirm the team is signing Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones. Both players impressed during a workout on Friday.
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Texans eyeing trades for 2 notable wide receivers
The Houston Texans are still in the hunt for at least one more wide receiver, and are looking at some interesting names to potentially bring in. The Texans have looked into New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman as trade targets, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21
Texans Making Trade Calls On WRs; Team Eyeing Workouts At Position
Jayden Higgins‘ injury puts the Texans in familiar territory. The team lost Stefon Diggs midway through the 2024 season and then Tank Dell to close that campaign.
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.
Jayden Higgins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 21
Texans Place WR Jayden Higgins On Injured Reserve
According to Adam Schefter, the Houston Texans are officially placing WR Jayden Higgins on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending torn ACL this week. It’s a really bad break for Houston and the young wideout, as things had been looking up for the second-year player as the expected No.
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
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.
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.
Houston Texans News / TWSN / August 20
David Montgomery Will Not Be the Houston Texans' 2026 RB1
After trading for David Montgomery back in March, many simply assumed that he would be the Houston Texans RB1 this year. That said, I’m not sure that will be the case.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
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.
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.
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