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Texans | Sterling Shepard, Zay Jones joining HOU Fri Aug 21, 05:07 PM
Free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) and WR Zay Jones (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 21, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Houston Texans LB Wade Woodaz (thumb), RB Noah Whittington (ankle) and DE Dominique Robinson (calf) are considered day-to-day because of injuries, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers), WR Zay Jones (Cardinals) and WR Josh Reynolds (Jets) worked out for the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 21.
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Houston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed four times for 37 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for six yards in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Marks was excellent and looked like a back deserving of more work than a typical #2 back and the Texans run game pushed the Raiders around. That's good for Marks, Montgomery, and De'Von Achane and Malik Willis, who face the Raiders along with their Dolphin teammates in Week 1. Montgomery was rested as an entrenched starter would be, so don't worry about this performance lowering his value. |
Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens) is not expected to be a target for the Houston Texans, according to sources.
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Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman is believed to be a possible trade target for the Houston Texans, according to sources.
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New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is believed to be a possible trade target for the Houston Texans, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: While this would be good for Boutte's playing time compared to New England, where he appears to be at the bottom of the depth chart even though he has been stacking good practices all summer, it still wouldn't be a plum fantasy spot in the run first Texans offense. Rashod Bateman was also mentioned as a possible trade target. The problem with both ideas is that Baltimore and New England see Houston as a rival for a Super Bowl berth, so they may not be keen on helping them adjust after losing a expected key contributor. |
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Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins (knee) was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Friday, Aug. 21.
Link to storyHouston Texans LB Wade Woodaz logged two tackles (one solo) and an interception that he returned 80 yards for a touchdown versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyHouston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed four of his six passes for 27 yards during the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 20.
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The Houston Texans will rest most of their starters in their preseason game with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to HC Demeco Ryans on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Ryans changed his mind, feeling like his starters had gotten adequate reps in the joint practice.
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Free-agent WR Brandin Cooks (Bills) could be an option for the Houston Texans after the team lost WR Jayden Higgins (knee) to an injury, in the opinion of KPRC's Aaron Wilson.
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Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a joint practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, and will miss the 2026 season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Higgins was poised to take a big step forward this year, so this is a bummer for the Texans offense and CJ Stroud. Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel - who just returned from a hamstring injury and also missed time with a finger injury this summer - will pick up some of the slack, but the team could also just lean into the multi-tight end set trend that will help David Montgomery and the running game. Tank Dell was in street clothes at practice recently and the team said he is on his own plan regarding a timetable to return. |
Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins left the team's joint practice with the Raiders early. It appeared to be a lower-body injury, Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
| Footballguys view: Higgins hit the ground on a red-zone play in team drills. Athletic trainers checked him out before he walked off the field under his own power. Coach DeMeco Ryans did not offer an update after practice, but quarterback C.J. Stroud said he thinks Higgins is "fine." Higgins, who had 41 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie last year, has had a productive camp. Higgins is being drafted as WR53 in Round 11. |
Free-agent CB Bryce Hall (Buccaneers) was signed by the Houston Texans, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 17.
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Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel (hamstring, finger) will miss a few weeks after suffering a setback, according to wide receivers coach Ben McDaniels.
| Footballguys view: Noel, sidelined by a minor finger issue, was activated from the NFI list and was working off to the side in wide receiver drills to get back on the field. But Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports that Noel is now dealing with a hamstring injury in addition to the finger injury. It's a tough break for the Texans' second-year wideout, who, while he's expected to see a big bump in opportunities in 2026, can't seem to get on the field in training camp. We'll follow up as developments warrant. |
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Free-agent TE Louis Hansen was re-signed by the Houston Texans Sunday, Aug. 16.
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Houston Texans QB Graham Mertz (knee) and RB Josh Pitsenberger (ankle) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Vikings) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 15, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Houston Texans DB Collin Wright (undisclosed) is considered day to day because of a soft tissue strain, according to a league source.
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Houston Texans CB Ja'Marcus Ingram (shoulder) has been bothered recently by an injured shoulder, according to KPRC.com's Aaron Wilson.
Link to storyHouston Texans RB Josh Pitsenberger (ankle) will be sidelined for several weeks because of an ankle injury, according to KPRC.com's Aaron Wilson.
Link to storyHouston Texans QB Graham Mertz (knee) has been officially diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament after undergoing an MRI and will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to sources.
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Houston Texans CB Collin Wright (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day because of a soft tissue injury, according to a source.
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Houston Texans QB Graham Mertz will have an MRI Friday, Aug. 14. The team fears he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Undrafted free-agent PK Chris Freeman was signed by the Houston Texans, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Houston Texans WR Montrell Washington was waived Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR DJ Turner (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Aug. 11, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to storyHouston Texans TE Brevin Jordan (knee) is considered day-to-day because of a knee injury, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.
| Footballguys view: As Fansided's Clayton Anderson noted, after missing the last two NFL seasons due to multiple knee injuries, Jordan's opportunities to show his value to the organization were slowly dissipating. That said, there is no reason to believe it's a severe injury at this point. It does put his availability for Thursday's preseason game versus the Chargers into question. According to CBSSports.com, until Jordan is back, rookie second-rounder Marlin Klein could see an uptick in reps. |
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Free-agent WR Juwann Winfree (Texans) signed with the Houston Texans Monday, Aug. 10. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed LB Sione Takitaki (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (hip) missed practice Sunday, Aug. 9, due to a strained hip flexor, according to league sources. The team is hopeful he'll be able to return in about a week. Jordan has reportedly had a strong camp, as he battles RB Noah Whittington for the No. 3 job behind new starter RB David Montgomery and primary backup RB Woody Marks.
| Footballguys view: Jordan had a 100 yard game late in the season and clicked in the team's running game more than Marks did, so he was a player of note on our waiver wire watch list. Whittington is a swiss army knife back, more like Marks, so if he makes the team as the #3 over Jordan, he's less of a threat to Marks' upside if David Montgomery misses time during the season. |
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Free-agent RB Owen Wright (Buccaneers) has been signed by the Houston Texans, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Texans also waived P Jack Stonehouse.
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Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel was activated from the Non-Football Injury list on Friday, Aug. 7.
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Free-agent WR DeAndre Carter (Browns), QB Jake Haener (Chiefs), QB Seth Henigan (Colts) and RB Owen Wright (Buccaneers) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Houston Texans LB Henry To'oTo'o agreed to terms on a two-year, $16 million extension with the team on Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Houston Texans RB British Brooks (hand) broke his hand during a recent practice and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks, according to a source. He underwent surgery to repair the injury.
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Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: This was the next step in his recovery from a catastrophic leg injury back in 2024. It's not clear how effective Dell will be, or how big his role will be, but his quality of play in the past merits a late round pick in typical fantasy leagues, and his return should help CJ Stroud, and really the whole Texans offense. |
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Free-agent WR Montrell Washington (Giants) has reportedly signed a deal with the Houston Texans, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR DJ Turner (undisclosed) will be placed on season-ending injured deserve, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Sione Takitaki (Vikings) has signed with the Houston Texans on Monday, Aug 3. The Texans have also cut OT Derrick Graham.
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Free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Cowboys) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Sunday, Aug. 2, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Houston Texans RB Evan Hull was waived Sunday, Aug. 2.
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Houston Texans LB Jake Hansen (ankle) is considered week-to-week because of an ankle injury, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Hassan Haskins (Chargers) and RB Alexander Mattison (Dolphins) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Houston Texans LB Jake Hansen (foot) was carted off the field after suffering a foot injury during practice Thursday, July 30. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said the team does not know the extent of the injury at this time.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Montrell Washington (Giants) worked out for the Houston Texans Thursday, July 30, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent WR DJ Turner (Raiders) signed with the Houston Texans Wednesday, July 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE Louie Hansen.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) will not start Texans' training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, according to a source on Tuesday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: Dell said in June that he felt he'd be ready to go at the start of training camp and it appears the Texans agree with his assessment of his health. The speedy wideout missed all of last season after suffering a severe knee injury in December 2024 and was able to do limited work during the team's offseason program. Dell had 98 catches for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons. His progress is notable and if he builds on it early in camp, expect his WR75 ADP to rise. |
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Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel (undisclosed) will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, according to a source on Tuesday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: According to According to SI.com, it's not clear what's occurred in his situation. The second-year wideout participated fully in the Texans' offseason program without any reported injury, so something happened since the last time the team was practicing. The issue could be something as simple as an illness, or it might be a more serious injury that could keep him out of participating in practice longer. Noel was expected to compete for first-team reps in the slot after a promising finish to his rookie campaign. We'll follow up as more information comes to light. |
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Free-agent WR DJ Turner (Raiders) reportedly worked out with the Houston Texans, according to a source on Monday, July 20.
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