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Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is entering free agency this spring after one season with the team. Kirk was a veteran depth piece for the Texans playing behind the likes of Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, and Xavier Hutchinson in the lineup.

NFL News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 15

Texas A&M in the NFL, Wild Card Weekend: Christian Kirk Shines

Ladies and gentlemen, the time has arrived. It's time for the playoffs in the National Football League, and this Wild Card Weekend was just that: wild.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Texans’ Nick Chubb, Christian Kirk expected to play in Week 16 vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans are preparing to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. Houston cannot clinch a playoff spot, but their game can influence whether other teams clinch a spot this week.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 1

Christian Kirk Confident in Return, Plans to Ignite Texans Offense

The Houston Texans will be getting back a couple of key weapons in the mix for their Week 9 matchup vs. the Denver Broncos–– one of those being Nico Collins, and the other, being Christian Kirk.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 30

Texans expected to get back major offensive help for Broncos clash

Houston is going to need all the help it can get, but there is good news in that regard.

George Kittle reveals how 49ers responded to disappointing loss to Texans

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The 'Players with 1,000 receiving yards in the 2023 NFL season' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 20

Texans WR Can Step Up as Christian Kirk Injury Lingers

The Houston Texans are getting ready for their Week 7 matchup on Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks, where they could rely on one wide receiver in particular to have a big game.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Texans’ Christian Kirk ruled out for MNF vs. Seahawks

With the Houston Texans taking on the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the team does get a negative development on the offensive side of the ball.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 18

Texans' Christian Kirk Ready to Prove Something vs. Jaguars

After missing the first two weeks of regular season action with his new team, Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk now looks on track to be ready to go for his Week 3 debut against none other than his former team: the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Texans’ Christian Kirk takes big step in return from hamstring injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk has made progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, returning to practice on a limited basis this week.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / September 16

WR Christian Kirk returning to Jacksonville for Texans debut

Wide receiver Christian Kirk has missed the first two games of the season for the Texans, but he's expected to make his team debut on Sunday when Houston visits his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4

Texans WR Christian Kirk Could Miss Two Weeks With Hamstring Injury

According to Adam Schefter, Texans WR Christian Kirk is not looking like he’ll be able to play in Week 1 against the Rams after straining his hamstring.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Texans WR Christian Kirk Makes Life-Changing Announcement

Christian Kirk was traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Houston Texans this offseason, moving from one division rival to another. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver spent three seasons in Florida, having his best season in 2022 when he caught 84 passes for 1,108 yards and eight touchdowns.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / June 17

Kirk makes bold prediction about where Stroud will 'take' 2025 Texans

Christian Kirk makes bold prediction about where C.J. Stroud will 'take' 2025 Texans

The Texans' 2024 season was somewhat of a disappointment, considering many viewed the club as a Super Bowl contender last summer.

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The '2024-25 receiving touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 4

Reporters revive trade rumors linking Browns with Falcons' Kirk Cousins

Could the Browns still be in play for Cousins?

Browns' Joe Flacco expands on controversial 'mentor' comments

National reporter updates if Shedeur Sanders has 'path' to be Browns' Week 1 starting QB

Joel Bitonio reveals one wish for Browns' four-way QB competition

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The 'AP NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / March 8

Christian Kirk sends strong message to Houston Texans fans

The Houston Texans made a savvy move just ahead of the start of free agency when they sent a late-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for wide receiver Christian Kirk.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 7

3 Observations on Jaguars Trading Christian Kirk

The Jacksonville Jaguars made one of the first big moves of the 2025 offseason on Thursday, trading away veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Texans adding threat to depleted WR room in trade with rival

Texans adding threat to depleted WR room in trade with AFC South rival

The Texans will likely add more wide receivers via free agency or the draft, but for now, they've given Stroud a new threat.

Jaguars' latest move makes WR Brian Thomas Jr. even more important to offense

Jaguars offseason checklist: From improving the secondary to jettisoning former splashy free-agent signing

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The '2024-25 receiving touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Texans trade for former 1,000-yard receiver

The Houston Texans need help at wide receiver, and they moved quickly to acquire a notable name at a low cost.

Texans re-sign veteran depth RB to a one-year deal

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The '2024-25 receiving touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6

Jaguars, Texans agree to Christian Kirk trade

Christian Kirk will not be released after all. The Jaguars are moving on from the veteran wideout, but they will do so via trade instead.

The NFL's all-time most dramatic single-season declines

The '2024-25 receiving touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 5

Jaguars Save Huge Money Against the Cap by Releasing Christian Kirk

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released their veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk into free agency; he joins an expansive list of free-agent wide receivers in what is becoming a loaded market.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Field Level Media / March 5

Report: Jaguars to release WR Christian Kirk

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to release wide receiver Christian Kirk, ESPN reported Wednesday. The move will save the Jaguars $10.4 million against the salary cap.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5