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CJ Stroud on pivotal 2026 season: ‘I didn’t wake up and forget how to play football’

CJ Stroud has been under pressure since his standout rookie year and the former Ohio State quarterback is betting on himself in a contract year. The Houston Texans have a Super Bowl caliber defense, again, but it seems like Houston’s chances hinge on Stroud bouncing back in 2026.

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Texans' Recent History vs. Bills Spells Trouble for Josh Allen

The Houston Texans are less than a week away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season on their home field at Reliant Stadium–– marking the end of a long offseason's wait to begin what could be a historic campaign for this talented roster.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Nico Collins' Case For, and Against, a Breakout Season

Nico Collins has already built the statistical foundation for a bigger jump. He is coming off his third straight 1,000-yard season, finishing 2025 with 71 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns.

Kamari Lassiter News / Houston Texans on SI / September 8

Texans May Have Just Gained Clarity on Kamari Lassiter's Future Contract

After the events of the 2026 NFL season, the Houston Texans are bound to have a handful of noteworthy contract negotiations on the horizon. Outside of the elephant in the room that is C.J.

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DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Texans' Ceiling Under DeMeco Ryans, and What Could Hold Them Back

Three straight winning seasons have changed expectations for the Houston Texans. DeMeco Ryans has taken the Texans from an emerging playoff team to a consistent AFC contender.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Texans' Biggest Strength on Offense, and Biggest Weakness on Defense

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 NFL season with a proven formula, but one unfinished piece. They went 12-5 in 2025 and reached the AFC Divisional Round before losing to the New England Patriots because their defense was good enough to keep them in contention.

Keylan Rutledge News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Projecting Week 1 Roles and Snap Counts for Keylan Rutledge and Other Texans Rookies

The Houston Texans traded up for Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge at No. 26 overall as their first pick of the 2026 NFL draft. The Texans initially experimented with him at both guard and center, but his physical style and progress have pushed him into the starting left guard job.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / September 8

AFC South 2026 Predictions: Can the Texans Run Away With the Division?

The AFC South is usually one of the more hectic divisions in football, making it nearly impossible to predict who will win. That trend should continue in 2026, with all of these teams looking to take the crown, each with a legitimate reason.

NFL News / HITC / September 7

Texans put Josh Allen and Bills on notice as Nico Collins backs C.J. Stroud for breakout season

DeMeco Ryans has warned the Buffalo Bills that his Houston Texans are ready for the challenge, while Nico Collins has backed C.J. Stroud to make a major statement during the 2026 NFL season.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Texans Defender Receives NFL Punishment Before Bills Game

The Houston Texans opened the week with an unwelcome reminder that the NFL’s rulebook does not clock out after the preseason. Second-year cornerback Jaylin Smith was fined $7,779 for a uniform violation tied to one of Houston’s exhibition games, according to a league source cited Monday by KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 7

Texans Brought in 6 Free Agent DBs for Workout Ahead of Week 1

The Houston Texans have brought in a bundle of free agent defensive backs for a workout just a few days away from kicking off their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

Texans Tried Out Six Defensive Backs

The Houston Texans brought in a group of free agent defensive backs for tryouts on Monday, according to the NFL Transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Natrone Brooks DB Jaden Davis DT Aaron Graves DB Dan Jackson DB Anthony Johnson DB Sanoussi Kane Johnson, 26, was drafted in the seventh round out of Iowa State by the Packers in 2023.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Jayden Higgins, Braden Smith and More Texans Injury Updates Heading Into Week 1

The Houston Texans enter Week 1 with injury questions. Jayden Higgins’ ACL during an August 18 joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, removes Houston’s planned No.

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C.J. Stroud News / EasySportz / September 7

Why C.J. Stroud Is Poised for a Massive Bounce Back Season

C.J. Stroud has heard the criticism. After bursting onto the NFL scene as a rookie, the Houston Texans quarterback has watched his production decline in each of his first three seasons.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 7

Texans Announce Who Their Four Captains Will Be for 2026 Season

The Houston Texans are just days away from kicking off their 2026 regular season after a long offseason await. And in the days ahead of the Texans' Week 1 opener against the Buffalo Bills, the team has officially announced who their captains will be for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Texans' Biggest Strength, and Biggest Question Mark Entering 2026

The Houston Texans were second in the AFC South, earning a Wild Card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers before falling 28-16 to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Seth Walder Predicts Nico Collins Climbs Into the League's Elite Receiver Tier

Nico Collins gives the Houston Texans an offensive foundation and the player they can build their passing game around. His connection with C.J. Stroud is already established, which gives the quarterback a reliable answer when plays break down.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 7

ESPN FPI Provides Texans' Best Case, Worst Case Records For 2026

The Houston Texans went 12-5 in 2025, reached the AFC Divisional Round, and their defense is arguably the best in the league. The Texans’ defense allowed only 295 points, and nine of the 11 starters from last season are back, giving DeMeco Ryans unusual continuity.

C.J. Stroud News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Houston Texans Receive Scary C.J. Stroud Update

The Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud remain far apart on a long-term contract, and the delay carries real consequences for both sides. What looked like a straightforward extension conversation has turned into a high-stakes waiting game, with the market for franchise quarterbacks poised to jump again in the next twelve months.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. reveals new skills he’s developed spells trouble for NFL QBs

The Houston Texans have turned the corner in the AFC. They have been a playoff team for the last three years, and after winning the AFC South for two consecutive seasons, they were a Wild Card team last season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4

G Shaq Mason will not face NFL discipline over 2025 arrest

The NFL informed veteran offensive guard Shaq Mason on Thursday that he will not face any discipline after concluding an investigation into an arrest for domestic assault in Tennessee last year, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.

NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud amid contract uncertainty

Texans WR Tank Dell Agrees To Reworked Contract

Texans Add OT Max Pircher To PS With International Designation

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Shaq Mason News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Shaq Mason won’t face discipline from NFL, can sign with any team

Offensive guard Shaq Mason has been facing potential discipline from the NFL since his arrest on criminal charges in August 2025. With the season about to begin, reports indicate that Mason is now free to sign with any team in the league.

Tank Dell News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4

Texans WR Tank Dell Agrees To Reworked Contract

The 2026 season is expected to include a return to the field for Tank Dell. The Texans wideout will do so while attached to a restructured contract. Dell has agreed to a reworked one-year deal worth $1.7MM, per Spotrac’s Michael Ginnitti.

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