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Texans Rookie Report: Who Is Rising (and Falling) on the Depth Chart?

The Houston Texans are now a week deep into training camp. And within the practices they've taken part in so far, we've gotten a look at the team's eight incoming draft picks who are trying to boost their stock heading into the season.

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Texans WR Tank Dell Takes Biggest Step Yet Toward Return

Tank Dell is one step closer to getting back on the field for the Houston Texans, which was made clear during the team's sixth training camp practice, and their third in pads.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 5

Texans Release DL After Signing WR Montrell Washington

The Houston Texans have made a minor roster move following their newly-announced signing of wide receiver Montrell Washington. Following the Texans' move to bring in Washington, the team has also announced that they're waiving defensive lineman Junior Tafuna.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL Passing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 5

Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

Clowney revealed why he left some money on the table to rejoin the Texans.

Three big-name NFL free agents who may have already played their final game

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

The 'Non-QB No.1-overall picks' quiz

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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.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Jadeveon Clowney had interesting response when asked about Texans trading him in 2019

Jadeveon Clowney still seems to harbor some animosity toward one notable figure from his first stint with the Houston Texans. Several reporters confirmed last week that Clowney was signing a 1-year deal with the team that drafted him 12 years ago.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Texans' Next Contract for Nico Collins Got More Expensive

Earlier this offseason, the Houston Texans gave Nico Collins a bit of a bump in pay on his current contract. After that adjustment, Collins' contract went from around $20 million for the 2026 season to then have $9 million added onto the deal in 2026, paired with an $8 million raise that'll come in 2027.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Winners & Losers of Texans' Second Padded Training Camp Practice

The Houston Texans have wrapped up their second padded training camp practice on Tuesday, which also happened to be Jadeveon Clowney's first day back in the building since re-signing to the team on a one-year deal.

DJ Turner News / Field Level Media / August 4

Texans place WR DJ Turner on injured reserve

The Houston Texans placed wide receiver DJ Turner on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. It was the corresponding move after the signing of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney became official.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 4

Texans Sign Super Bowl-Winning WR in Latest Roster Move

The Houston Texans have made a move to their wide receiver room; one to add a Super Bowl champion to their already loaded position group. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans have signed free agent wide receiver Montrell Washington after a successful workout on Tuesday.

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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.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Jadeveon Clowney makes first statements after Texans reunion

Recently, the Houston Texans made a splash when it was announced that they would be signing free agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a deal. The move reunites Houston with their 2014 number one overall draft pick, who had a solid career with the Texans in the 2010s.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair immediately shuts down injury concerns after training camp scare

Training camp is underway for the Houston Texans as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Unfortunately, there were some injuries sustained during practice on Tuesday, as Azeez Al-Shaair was reportedly one of the players who got banged up on a play.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 4

Texans Make Announcement After Landing 3-Time Pro Bowler

The Houston Texans have finalized a roster adjustment that coincides with the return of one of their most recognizable former stars. Jadeveon Clowney is officially back with the franchise that selected him first overall more than a decade ago, and the corresponding move involves veteran wide receiver DJ Turner.

Keylan Rutledge News / Pro Football Rumors / August 3

Keylan Rutledge Favorite For Texans’ Center Job

The Texans’ latest round of offensive line tinkering included multiple key free agency additions — Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller — but the team’s most notable offseason investment up front came via the draft.

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

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ready to Put ‘Best Foot Forward’

It can be argued that no NFL player is under more pressure to succeed in 2026 than Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year doesn’t need to be an MVP to help his team reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 4

Three big-name NFL free agents who may have already played their final game

Three recognizable veterans remain available as training camps begin.

Brandon Aiyuk gets big update on Commanders' interest

Colts work out WR Chase Claypool

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs breaks silence on hold-in; fans won't like his comments

Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season

Five players with most to prove in 2026 NFL preseason

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 3

Biggest Takeaways From Texans' First Padded Training Camp Practice

The Houston Texans have wrapped up their fifth day of training camp practice, which happened to be their first of this year's camp where players were finally able to take in a contact, fully-padded practice after a few days playing in t-shirts and shorts.