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C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Texans’ Decision on C.J. Stroud’s Next Contract Just Got a Lot More Expensive

Houston had a chance to lock up C.J. Stroud this summer at a price that now looks like a bargain. Before training camp, the Texans offered their quarterback a deal worth around $55 million per year, similar to Trevor Lawrence’s contract in Jacksonville, and Stroud passed on it, ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime and Jeremy Fowler reported Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

What the Texans Can Realistically Afford at NFL Trade Deadline

The Houston Texans are just a week away from the NFL trade deadline. And for a team that sits with a record of 2-5, it's pretty noteworthy knowing that there's a world where the Texans could approach this deadline with the mindset of being buyers on the market.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

How many of the last teammates to hit the 100-receiving-yard milestone in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most 1K seasons in first five years' quiz

The 'Most completions by NFL team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

Texans Week 9 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Sits After the Bye

The Houston Texans got some much-needed time off during their Week 8 bye week that can only hope to recharge this group and help rally back from the 2-5 deficit they're currently stuck in.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Texans rumors: Could C.J. Stroud get $70 million a year? Don’t count it out

As the Houston Texans used their bye week to fix any problems the team is looking to clear up amidst a 2-5 start to the season, there is a conversation around quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Aireontae Ersery Earns Praise for Edge Blocking as Ryans Pushes the OT For Relentless Finish

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has acknowledged the good work of tackle Aireontae Ersery in protecting the edge. However, the rookie offensive tackle needs to bring more energy and consistency to his performances.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

Texans' Most Likely Trade Deadline Move Involves the Offensive Line

The Houston Texans are a week away from the NFL trade deadline. And when looking at where the Texans stand at the midway point of the season, there are a couple of different directions that this front office could go for it.

Keylan Rutledge News / Athlon Sports / November 3

NFL Analyst Ranks Keylan Rutledge Seventh of Seven Rookie Guards With a 43.4 Grade

Houston Texans’ offensive line continues to be a major concern after seven games, and first-round pick Keylan Rutledge has struggled to provide the protection C.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

What Texans' DeMeco Ryans Said About Jaylin Noel's Season-Ending Injury

The Houston Texans lost a key piece of their offense in the form of wide receiver Jaylin Noel this past week, who was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury during the team's Week 8 bye, which is expected to end his season.

Joe Mixon News / Total Pro Sports / November 3

Joe Mixon Reveals His Terrifying Connection To Plane & Pilots From Fatal Learjet Crash In Florida

Joe Mixon had an unexpected reaction to Sunday’s deadly Learjet crash in Greenacres, Florida. The Learjet 60 went down in a Palm Beach County neighborhood, with all nine people aboard dying. Mixon, a former Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals running back, says he had flown on that very plane in October.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

David Montgomery News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

Texans RB Woody Marks Trending Toward Another Big Role vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans have been without one key piece in their backfield for the last few weeks now–– and that's veteran running back David Montgomery, who's been sidelined since Week 5 with a lingering groin injury.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Jadeveon Clowney News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

Jadeveon Clowney has played for seven NFL teams since arriving as the 2014 No. 1 overall pick. The 13th-year veteran has been part of many transactions.

Reed Blankenship News / Houston Texans on SI / November 2

New Details Emerge on Texans DB Reed Blankenship's Injury

The Houston Texans have been without one of their starting safeties in their secondary for the past couple of weeks now. Not just their versatile nickel,

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Texans Announce David Montgomery Update After RB Move

After a mostly dominant 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans have come crashing down in 2026. The team finds themselves at 2-5 following Week 8 of the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Coach shares why Herbert is not a good fit for a McDaniel offense

Offensive coach shares why Chargers' Justin Herbert is not a good fit for a Mike McDaniel offense

For a piece published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with an offensive coach from another team who seems convinced that Harbaugh is making a mistake by extending the marriage involving Herbert and McDaniel for at least one more week.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as play-caller after loss to Rams

Chargers QB Justin Herbert may already be damaged goods

Khalil Mack trying to deal with 'outside noise' amid trade rumors, Chargers' losing season

The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing DT Naquan Jones to the active roster off the 49ers’ practice squad. Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Emerging As Trade Candidate

According to Adam Schefter, Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney is generating some trade interest ahead of the deadline. He returned to Houston, where he started his career, on a one-year deal this summer and has been a rotational rusher.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

Are Chiefs going to make a move at wide receiver?

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reacts to report leaking that he, Andy Reid told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting

Chiefs send clear message to Harrison Butker with bold Justin Tucker move

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26