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Titans To Sign P Tommy Townsend

Tommy Townsend is heading to Tennessee. The free agent punter has agreed to a deal with the Titans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a two-year deal for the punter worth up to $6MM, per Schefter.

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Texans bolster defensive line with ex-2nd round pick

The Houston Texans continue strengthening their defensive front heading into the 2026 NFL season. Houston has signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall, a former second-round draft pick who now returns to his hometown to join the Texans.

Logan Hall News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Texans To Sign DE Logan Hall

Following a standout collegiate career with the Cougars, Logan Hall is heading back to Houston. The free agent defensive end is joining the Texans, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Houston Texans News / Rodeo on SI / March 10

Two Athletes Positioned to Sweep Super Series 3 at RODEOHOUSTON

RODEOHOUSTON is one of the most iconic rodeos in the world, set inside NRG Stadium. The retractable-roof, multi-purpose stadium is home to the National Football League's Houston Texans, and has also hosted many of the United States men's national soccer team's matches.

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Texans Land New Punter in Trade With Saints

The Houston Texans continue to stay busy throughout the early portion of this year's NFL offseason, continuing their work with a trade to land a new punter from the New Orleans Saints.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Braden Smith News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Grade the Signing: Texans Land Colts' Braden Smith on 2-Year Deal

The Houston Texans made their first big outside acquisition for the offensive line on day two of free agency bysigning Indianapolis Colts tackle Braden Smith to a two-year contract, inking him on a deal with a total value of up to $25 million, and makes for a big shift on this offensive front.

Ka'imi Fairbairn News / Field Level Media / March 10

Reports: Texans make Ka'imi Fairbairn NFL's highest-paid kicker

The Houston Texans are making nine-year veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Texans’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Combine

The Texans have spent the opening stretch of the offseason reinforcing the parts of the roster they already trust. Houston gave kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn

C.J. Stroud News / Gridiron Heroics / March 10

Houston Texans: Land 29-Year-Old Blocker from Archrival for C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans have three potential starting vacancies remaining on the offensive line after re-signing right guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract.

Braden Smith News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Offensive Tackle Braden Smith Signs 2-Year Deal With Houston Texans

Eight years. One hundred and seven games. Countless pancake blocks. And now, just like that, Braden Smith is a Houston Texan. Smith, the right tackle who spent his entire NFL career protecting quarterbacks in Indianapolis, officially agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with the Houston Texans — $13.5 million of it fully guaranteed.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Texans steal away AFC South OT on $25 million contract

NFL free agency officially begins on March 11, but, as many fans are aware, a large number of players have verbally agreed to contracts before they can put pen to paper on Wednesday.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / March 10

Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn Signs Historic Deal With Houston Texans

Kickers don’t usually get the love they deserve. They trot onto the field for maybe 10 seconds, the whole stadium holds its breath, and then everyone either goes crazy or acts like the guy just ran over their dog.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Texans To Extend K Kaʻimi Fairbairn

Tuesday afternoon has brought about more in the way of kicker news. The Texans have worked out a new deal with Kaʻimi Fairbairn. Fairbairn has agreed to two-year, $13MM extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

Cade Mays News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans' Reason for Passing on Cade Mays Becomes Clear

Heading into this year's NFL free agency, the Houston Texans stuck out as a highly rumored destination for veteran center Cade Mays to end up following

Reed Blankenship News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans' Projected Depth Chart Lineup After Reed Blankenship Deal

The Houston Texans made a splash on the defensive side of the ball early in free agency by inking Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship to a three-year, $24.5 million deal on the first day of the legal tampering window, bringing a quality upgrade to an already elite unit.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / March 10

Texans’ Pursuit of Browns Veteran Free Agent Still Alive

After a few notable free agency moves in the first day of action around the league, the Houston Texans might still have their eyes on one notable veteran on the market as a potential fit for the roster: Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller.

Sheldon Rankins News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Texans re-sign DT Sheldon Rankins to 2-year deal

The Houston Texans are retaining defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports Monday. The new contract for the former first-round pick includes $12 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / March 9

Houston Texans: Retain 2025’s Pleasant Surprise

As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, the Houston Texans look to bolster the offensive line with reports that the goal is to add four linemen in free agency.

Houston Texans News / NHANFL / March 9

Houston Texans 2026 Free Agency: 4 Targets to Build a Super Bowl Roster

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are no longer a cute rebuilding project. They are a certified AFC heavyweight. After a staggering 12-5 finish in the 2025 season and a bitter Divisional Round exit against the New England Patriots, DeMeco Ryans and Nick Caserio know the grace period is over.

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

Texans Re-Sign DL Naquan Jones

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Texans are re-signing DL Naquan Jones to a one-year contract worth $2 million. According to Pelissero, Jones can earn up to $2.5 million in 2026 with incentives.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

Mutual Extension Interest Between Texans, Azeez Al-Shaair; Sheldon Rankins Re-Signing On Radar

Azeez Al-Shaair‘s reunion with DeMeco Ryans has helped the Texans become one of the NFL’s best defenses. Leading the way in EPA per play last season, Houston has a Will Anderson Jr. extension on the radar.

Houston Texans News / Football Analysis / March 8

Texans Sign Only Single-Year $40M Deal In NFL History To Lock In ‘One Of A Kind’ Pass Rusher

The Houston Texans have signed five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million fully guaranteed contract extension, every dollar secured from day one.

EJ Speed News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7

Texans Re-Signing LB E.J. Speed To Two-Year, $13M Deal

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are re-signing LB E.J. Speed to a two-year, $13 million deal. Wilson adds that the contract includes a $4 million signing bonus and $7.5 million in guaranteed money. Speed, 30, was selected in the fifth round of the 2019 draft by the Colts.

Joe Mixon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Texans Releasing RB Joe Mixon

Adam Schefter reports the Texans have released veteran RB Joe Mixon on Friday. According to OverTheCap, releasing Mixon will free up $8 million of cap space and create $2 million of dead money.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / March 6

Texans, Danielle Hunter agree on $40.1M deal — Is Will Anderson Jr. next?

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Lions' St. Brown shares passionate reaction over Montgomery trade

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown shares passionate reaction over David Montgomery trade to Texans

Montgomery, 28, was second on the 2025 Lions with 158 carries, 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. He also contributed 24 receptions for 192 yards.

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