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Derek Barnett's New Deal Proves Texans Got a Steal on Jadeveon Clowney

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 

'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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 23
DeMeco Ryans Explains Texans’ Zay Jones, Sterling Shepard Signings

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.

NFL News / EasySportz / August 22
Nick Chubb Announces Retirement After Eight Seasons in the NFL

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

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

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 22
Predicting Texans' WR Depth Chart After Shepard, Jones Signings

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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 22
Texans Announce Release Date for New Rivalries Uniforms

Texans Announce Release Date for New Rivalries Uniforms

The Houston Texans have announced the release date for their newest Rivalries uniforms for the 2026 NFL season. And it looks like the release of those new uniforms for Houston sits right around the corner.

Nick Chubb News / The Spun / August 22
NFL Community Pays Tribute To Nick Chubb After He Retires At 30

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.

C.J. Stroud News / EssentiallySports / August 22
Calls Mount Against CJ Stroud Over Rumored Demand for $15M More Than Texans’ Offer

Calls Mount Against CJ Stroud Over Rumored Demand for $15M More Than Texans’ Offer

CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans are still at odds when it comes to the quarterback’s extension. Between them lies a rumored $15 million gap. “Texans want him at $50-55m, Stroud wants $70m,” wrote ESPN 975 host Jeremy Branham on August 20 on X.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 21
RB Nick Chubb, 30, announces retirement on social media

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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

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.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz
The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
 The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz
Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / August 22
Former Browns RB Nick Chubb retires

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
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21
Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. goes viral after sideline ball breaks his chain

Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. goes viral after sideline ball breaks his chain

While the preseason is supposed to be about rookies acclimating themselves to professional football and reserve players showing the coaching staff they deserve a spot on the roster, first-team players like Derek Stingley Jr.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21
Texans eyeing trades for 2 notable wide receivers

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

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

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
The 'Most TD-catches in a season by team' quiz
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

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

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

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.

C.J. Stroud has got to play better to warrant a massive new contract
Three quarterbacks whose advanced stats reveal enormous potential
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six

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
How Louis Riddick sees Raiders QB room playing out amid Fernando Mendoza hype
Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle
The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz
Houston Texans News / TWSN / August 20
David Montgomery Will Not Be the Houston Texans' 2026 RB1

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
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

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'
The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

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