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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 22
Texans' QB3 Spot Looks Less Certain After Raiders Preseason Game

Texans' QB3 Spot Looks Less Certain After Raiders Preseason Game

The Houston Texans' QB3 spot was shaken up significantly earlier last week when second-year signal-caller Graham Mertz went down with a torn ACL, effectively ending his 2026 campaign.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / August 15
Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

The Houston Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien to a contract on Saturday and placed fellow quarterback Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve. The move comes two days after Mertz tore his ACL during the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 15
Texans To Sign QB Brett Rypien After Graham Mertz’s ACL Tear

Texans To Sign QB Brett Rypien After Graham Mertz’s ACL Tear

The Texans are signing veteran quarterback Brett Rypien after Graham Mertz tore his ACL in the team’s first preseason game, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Rypien, 30, will become Houston’s third-string quarterback behind starter C.J.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14
Texans Fear ACL Tear For QB Graham Mertz

Texans Fear ACL Tear For QB Graham Mertz

Quarterback Graham Mertz exited last night’s preseason game with a knee injury. His 2026 season may already be over as a result. When speaking after the game, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) Mertz may have torn his ACL.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

Texans Believe QB Graham Mertz Suffered Torn ACL

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Texans believe QB Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in the team’s preseason opener against the Chargers on Thursday. Schefter adds there is expected to be more testing to confirm the extent of the injury.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / August 14
Texans Suffer Concerning Quarterback Injury in Preseason Opener

Texans Suffer Concerning Quarterback Injury in Preseason Opener

Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz left the team’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers with an apparent injury Thursday night, creating an immediate question about the depth of the team’s quarterback room.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 20
Preview: Texans vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football

Preview: Texans vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football

The Houston Texans are back in action on a short week for their Thursday Night Football matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills, coming in winning three of their past four games and presenting a rare opportunity for the Texans to reach over the .500 mark for the first time this season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Former Wisconsin Badges QB had nightmare NFL preseason debut and social media roasted him for it

Former Wisconsin Badges QB had nightmare NFL preseason debut and social media roasted him for it

It's hard for a quarterback to start his NFL career much worse than Graham Mertz did Saturday. The former Wisconsin Badgers starter made his preseason debut for the Houston Texans, and he threw three interceptions while completing seven passes for only 28 yards.

USC Trojans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19, 2025
Texans complete rookie deals

Texans complete rookie deals

A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday.

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