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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20

Texans Shake Up Tight End Depth With Latest Roster Move

The Houston Texans continue to do work in the tight end room leading up to next season, but this time, they've decided to cut ties with one player as opposed to bringing in a new name at the position.

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Blake Ferguson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 20

Texans Make Two Moves, Sign LS Blake Ferguson

The Houston Texans announced they have signed LS Blake Ferguson to the roster. In a corresponding move, the team released TE Tre’ McKitty. Ferguson, 28, was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round out of LSU.

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Joe Mixon News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20

Texans GM Issues Injury Update on Joe Mixon

Since this offseason's batch of OTAs and minicamp practices, the Houston Texans have had to deal with some unavailability from their starting running back, Joe Mixon, as he's been sidelined with a "lingering foot-ankle injury" leading up to next regular season.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / August 19

‘The Hopes of Getting to Super Bowl LX Will Vanish in a Blink of an Eye’: What Texans Really Need to Work in 2025, Per ESPN

The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with potential on both sides of the ball but face critical areas that must improve to compete for a deep playoff run.

John Metchie News / Pro Football Talk / August 19

New Eagle John Metchie "trying to bring something to a team that was already so good"

The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie in a trade with the Texans last week, and Metchie said today that he's eager to find a way to make the best team in the NFL even better.

Cornell Powell News / Pro Football Talk / August 19

Texans sign WR Cornell Powell

The Texans' trade of wide receiver John Metchie to the Eagles became official on Monday and the AFC South team added two new wideouts to the roster on Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 19

Texans Could Be Hinting at Fullback Revival

In the modern NFL, it's not often you see the fullback position on the field with as much gravity or responsibility as they've had in past eras, but that doesn't mean you won't see an occasional fullback in the backfield getting some change-of-pace work in a few offenses looking to turn the clock back in their scheme.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 19

Jaguars sign OL Jerome Carvin, RB Kevin Harris

The Jaguars announced a handful of roster moves on Tuesday morning. They signed offensive lineman Jerome Carvin and running back Kevin Harris. Wide receiver Darius Lassiter and defensive lineman Eli Mostaert were waived to open space for the new arrivals.

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Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 19

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Reacts to John Metchie, Eagles Trade

The Houston Texans made a trade this past week to deal wide receiver John Metchie III to the Philadelphia Eagles, paired with a sixth-round pick, in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick.

John Metchie News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Texans sign ex-Colts wide receiver after John Metchie trade

The Houston Texans have made a signing after their trade involving John Metchie, bringing in the services of wide receiver Juwann Winfree. Houston decided to sign Winfree on Monday, per Mike McCartney.

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Juwann Winfree News / Pro Football Talk / August 18

Texans agree to terms with WR Juwann Winfree

The Texans are signing wide receiver Juwann Winfree, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. The Texans worked out Winfree and wide receiver Cornell Powell on Monday, with the trade of wide receiver John Metchie to the Eagles becoming official.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19

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Houston Texans News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Report: Texans Top Weapon In Danger Of Missing Season Opener

When healthy, Joe Mixon is the clear leader of the Houston Texans backfield, but a foot injury could keep him sidelined for the start of the season. According

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

The young Texans star garnering ‘unstoppable hype’

The Houston Texans are currently taking part in training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2025 NFL season. The Texans have won a playoff game in each of the last two season under quarterback CJ Stroud but are looking to take the next step in 2025 and make it to at least the AFC Championship Game, if not further.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18

Eagles trade for John Metchie could signal bigger changes at wide receiver

The Philadelphia Eagles upgraded their wide receiver room Sunday by trading tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans for WR John Metchie and a sixth-round pick.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 18