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Texans | Houston adds Josh Kelly to practice squad Thu Aug 28, 01:11 PM
Free-agent WR Josh Kelly (Cowboys) was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad Thursday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Texans | Houston adds five players to practice squad Thu Aug 28, 01:01 AM
The Houston Texans re-signed free agents WR Jared Wayne, RBs Jakob Johnson and Jawhar Jordan, and TEs Harrison Bryant and Luke Lachey to the practice squad on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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Texans | Two players placed on reserve lists Wed Aug 27, 01:42 PM
Houston Texans DE Kurt Hinish (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Aug. 26. The team also placed CB Jaylen Reed (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list. Both players will miss at least the first four games of the season.
Link to story Texans | Tank Dell staying on PUP list Wed Aug 27, 01:35 PM
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Aug. 26, and will miss at least the first four games of the season.
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Texans | Joe Mixon to be evaluated after four weeks Wed Aug 27, 12:04 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot) will be evaluated after he sits out the first four games of the season, but general manager Nick Caserio indicated there is no guarantee that Mixon will be ready to play at that point.
| Footballguys view: There's no telling if Mixon will be ready to go after four weeks. Fantasy GMs have taken Mixon off draft boards for good reason. Nick Chubb begins the year as the starter with Dameon Pierce working as the primary backup. Chubb has a current ADP of RB46, which is a level he should be able to outplay so long as he's healthy. We see Chubb as a deep flex play while he fills in for Mixon. |
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Texans | Cornell Powell done in H-Town Wed Aug 27, 12:37 AM
Houston Texans WR Cornell Powell was released on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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Texans | Jawhar Jordan sent packing Wed Aug 27, 12:31 AM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan was released on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Link to story Texans | Alijah Huzzie begins season on NFI list Tue Aug 26, 11:05 PM
Houston Texans CB Alijah Huzzie (undisclosed) on the Non-Football Injury list to begin the 2025 regular season.
Link to story Texans | Denico Autry begins on PUP list Tue Aug 26, 11:02 PM
Houston Texans DT Denico Autry (knee) will begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, and he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season.
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Texans | Harrison Bryant cut Tue Aug 26, 06:20 PM
Houston Texans TE Harrison Bryant was released on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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Texans | Houston cuts down roster Tue Aug 26, 05:12 PM
The Houston Texans released CB Damon Arnette Jr., WR Daniel Jackson, TE Luke Lachey and QB Kedon Slovis on Tuesday, Aug. 26. TE Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) and WR Juwann Winfree (hand) are likely to land on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Texans | Jimmie Ward on exempt list Tue Aug 26, 04:16 PM
Houston Texans SS Jimmie Ward was placed on the NFL's Commissioner Exempt List on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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Texans | Jakob Johnson not making team Tue Aug 26, 01:57 PM
Houston Texans FB Jakob Johnson was released Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to a source.
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Texans | Quintez Cephus will not make team Tue Aug 26, 01:01 PM
Houston Texans WR Quintez Cephus was released Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to a source.
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Texans | Houston talks with Jared Wayne Mon Aug 25, 07:47 PM
Free-agent WR Jared Wayne (Texans) met with the Houston Texans Monday, Aug. 25.
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Texans | Joe Mixon placed on Reserve/NFI; RB to miss at least four games Mon Aug 25, 04:07 PM
RB Joe Mixon (foot) was placed on the non-football injury list at the start of training camp, and the team announced that he will be placed on the reserve version of the list at the cut to 53 players on Tuesday. The move will make Mixon unable to play in the first four games of the season.
| Footballguys view: The Texans open the season with games against the Rams, Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Titans. Mixon injured his foot while he was away from the team ahead of camp, and there's been little discussion of when he might be able to play. Nick Chubb is in line to be the starting running back in Week 1, and a return to form early in the season could make it difficult for Mixon to get his job back if he's cleared to return. |
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Texans | Joe Mixon's rehab complicated Mon Aug 25, 10:53 AM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) has had a 'long and complicated' rehab, according to a source. There's no structural damage, but he plateaued during his rehab and sought some electromagnetic treatment. Beat writer Aaron Wilson believes Mixon needs more time.
| Footballguys view: Mixon remains on the Non-Football Injury List, and his chances of being ready for Week 1 are all but nonexistent. With Mixon out, the Texans have Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, and Woody Marks on the depth chart. While he got off to a slow start in camp, Chubb displayed burst and his trademark ability to break tackles in the team's second exhibition game against the Panthers. Considering he's all but certain to open the season as Houston's starter, Chubb's 12th-round price tag doesn't seem all that high. |
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Texans | Woody Marks reaches end zone Sat Aug 23, 03:55 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed for 19 yards and one touchdown on six carries during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 23. He also caught three passes for 20 yards during the game.
Link to story Texans | Injury settlement for Dalton Keene Fri Aug 22, 05:50 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Keene (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 22, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Texans | Xavier Johnson waived from IR Fri Aug 22, 05:47 PM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Johnson (hand) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 22, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Texans | Jayden Higgins in line for early playing time Fri Aug 22, 01:43 PM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins is competing for one of the starting receiver jobs but will see plenty of playing time this season even if he is not in the starting lineup, in the opinion of ESPN.com's DJ Bien-Amie.
| Footballguys view: Higgins is going to rotate with Xavier Hutchinson to open the season, but if he plays up to his draft slot, he should become the starter in time. The bigger concern with his fantasy value is the Texans lacking a credible running game and overhauled offensive line. He's only a late round bench stash for now. |
Texans | Jayden Higgins working outside Thu Aug 21, 11:31 PM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins has been rotating with WR Xavier Hutchinson at the outside receiver position opposite WR Nico Collins.
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Texans | Jaylin Noel working from the slot Thu Aug 21, 10:32 PM
Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel has been spending a majority of the time in the slot while occasionally moving to the outside.
Link to story Texans | Xavier Johnson on injured reserve Wed Aug 20, 05:14 PM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Johnson (hand) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Texans | Tre' McKitty let go Wed Aug 20, 01:15 PM
Houston Texans TE Tre' McKitty was waived Wednesday, Aug. 20.
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Texans | Xavier Hutchinson's role increasing Wed Aug 20, 10:01 AM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson has improved his receiving skills, and his role continues to increase with the team. He's a do-it-all type of player, and he has become one of QB C.J. Stroud's go-to targets on short and intermediate passes.
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Texans | Nick Chubb looking good Wed Aug 20, 09:56 AM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb looks like he regained some of his speed now that he's two years removed from a significant knee injury, in the opinion of beat writer Jonathan Alexander. He was breaking tackles and finding holes, which he has done his whole career.
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Texans | PUP possible for Joe Mixon Wed Aug 20, 09:47 AM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) could land on the Physically Unable to Perform list and miss the first four games of the season, in the opinion of beat writer Jonathan Alexander.
| Footballguys view: He hasn't been seen out at practice, nor has he worked off to the side, which would indicate he's not two to three weeks away from returning from the foot or ankle injury he suffered in the offseason. Nick Chubb will be the lead back for the Texans until Mixon is healthy which may last a month into the regular season. |
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Texans | Xavier Johnson injury update Tue Aug 19, 03:34 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans WR Xavier Johnson (hand) was waived/injured Tuesday, Aug. 19, because of a broken hand, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | Houston makes roster moves Tue Aug 19, 01:23 PM
Free-agent WR Cornell Powell (Seahawks) signed with the Houston Texans Tuesday, Aug. 19. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released RB J.J. Taylor and waived/injured WR Xavier Johnson (undisclosed).
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Texans | Juwann Winfree set to join Texans Mon Aug 18, 06:28 PM
Free-agent WR Juwann Winfree (Colts) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Monday, Aug. 18, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Texans | Houston takes a look at two receivers Mon Aug 18, 05:17 PM
Free-agent WR Cornell Powell (Seahawks) and WR Juwann Winfree (Colts) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Texans | Harrison Bryant lands in Houston Sun Aug 17, 03:46 PM
The Houston Texans acquired TE Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round draft pick from the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Aug. 17, in exchange for WR John Metchie and a sixth-round draft pick.
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Texans | Jayden Higgins held to one catch Sun Aug 17, 09:03 AM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins caught one pass for 14 yards during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 16. He was targeted three times during the game.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Higgins is the backup to Nico Collins at the X receiver position as opposed to the starting Z, as he was listed on the unofficial team depth chart. Higgins has been going off of the board as a priority bench upside stash, but this isn't a good sign for his early season value. Xavier Hutchinson was the starting Z in the second preseason game, with Christian Kirk in the slot in three wide receiver sets. |
Texans | Nick Chubb finishes with 25 yards Sun Aug 17, 09:03 AM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb rushed for 25 yards on five carries during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 16. He also caught one pass for four yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: Chubb looked much better than the reports from training camp that portrayed him as over the hill. Dameon Pierce returned to practice this week and split carries with Chubb, but didn't suit up for this one. Joe Mixon (foot) continues to be a complete question mark for Week 1 and beyond. It looks like Chubb is the back to target in the late rounds, with rookie fourth round pick Woody Marks also having a good game and asserting his bid to have a role, perhaps even when Mixon is healthy enough to play. |
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Texans | Woody Marks has solid outing Sat Aug 16, 09:09 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed seven times for a team-high 40 yards during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Texans | Two catches for Christian Kirk Sat Aug 16, 04:51 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk caught two passes for 13 yards during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 16.
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Texans | Touchdown for Nico Collins Sat Aug 16, 04:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins caught two passes for 13 yards and one touchdown during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 16. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud effective in preseason game Sat Aug 16, 04:34 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud went 6-for-8 for 44 yards and one touchdown during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 16.
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Texans | Joe Mixon still not healthy Sat Aug 16, 10:23 AM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot) is 'not considered a lock' to be ready for Week 1, leagues sources told Aaron Wilson of KPRC.com.
| Footballguys view: Everyone needs to keep an eye on this situation. Mixon has been out of action this offseason and into training camp due to this foot injury. The Texans will wisely be cautious with the veteran back as he recovers. Nick Chubb is there, but he is unlikely to be the same player he used to be at his age (and with the injuries he's dealt with). Texans OC Nick Caley praised Dameon Pierce recently, and he could have a larger role if/when Mixon misses time. |
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Texans | Johnny Johnson waived from IR Fri Aug 15, 06:46 PM
Houston Texans WR Johnny Johnson III (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 15, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Texans | Silence about Mixon Injury Fuels Uncertainty, Speculation Fri Aug 15, 04:19 PM
The Texans have not updated the media about Joe Mixon's foot injury during the first three weeks of training camp. The lack of news has created a vacuum filled by speculation.
| Footballguys view: Our injury expert Adam Hutchison writes: "Joe Mixon's foot injury has lingered without significant updates for over two weeks, and the silence is deafening. The original update per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicated only that Mixon would be reevaluated closer to the start of the season. The lack of clarity on the injury's specifics has fueled speculation about the severity and potential impact on his availability. Looking at historical data for NFL running backs, non-specific foot injuries typically result in a return within 0-3 weeks. However, if the injury is a midfoot sprain (a more serious condition with a longer recovery period) the timeline extends to 4-10 weeks. Based on the Texans' cautious messaging, the latter seems more likely, meaning Mixon is at risk of missing the first half of the season. Currently, Mixon holds an RB27 ranking (72nd overall) according to Footballguys Average Draft Position data. Given the uncertainty and potential for a lengthy recovery, that price tag appears steep. Drafting Mixon at his current ADP presents considerable risk, especially if he's unavailable for multiple early-season games. It would appear more prudent to target him as a depth option as a RB4/RB5. For comparison, players being selected in that range include Quinshon Judkins or Najee Harris (picks 116-128). Unless further positive news emerges, Mixon's situation warrants caution, allowing another manager to take on the associated uncertainty and roster risk." |
Texans | Christian Kirk becoming reliable target Fri Aug 15, 03:22 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk has been the most consistent receiver other than WR Nico Collins during training camp, in the opinion of TexansWire's Cole Thompson.
| Footballguys view: Kirk could have extra value in PPR leagues as a reliable short and intermediate range target with the Texans offensive line still under construction and maybe not ready to give CJ Stroud consistent time to throw downfield. He is underrated in PPR leagues and should be a target especially if you neglect wide receiver early in your draft and are valuing high floor over high ceiling on your wide receiver bench. |
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Texans | Dameon Pierce ready to go for Houston Fri Aug 15, 01:31 PM
Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce (quadricep) is available for Saturday's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers after a lengthy battle with a strained quadricep. 'The expectation is just to be the best version of himself. He's a physical, violent runner on contact. I've had an appreciation for him since he came out of college,' offensive coordinator Nick Caley told Click2Houston.com.
| Footballguys view: This is good news after Pierce's practice participation was up and down this week. It doesn't sound like he had a setback. Most observers say Nick Chubb doesn't have anything left, so Pierce could get a shot if Joe Mixon's ominous ankle/foot issue affects him into the regular season. Pierce struggled in Bobby Slowik's zone running game the last two years, but could be better if Caley has more gap/power runs that are better suited to his strengths as a runner. |
Texans | Dameon Pierce does not practice Thu Aug 14, 03:49 PM
Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 14.
| Footballguys view: Pierce was splitting first team reps with Nick Chubb and certainly could be improved in a running game that has more gap and less zone than former offensive coordinator Billy Slowik's, but this isn't a great sign after he spent weeks on the PUP list to open camp due to a quad injury. |
Texans | Dalton Keene on injured reserve Wed Aug 13, 03:02 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Keene (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Texans | Irv Smith returns to practice Wed Aug 13, 02:51 PM
Houston Texans TE Irv Smith (hand) participated in practice Wednesday, Aug. 13. He recently missed time because of a hand injury, according to a source.
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Texans | Houston adds Tre' McKitty Wed Aug 13, 02:50 PM
Free-agent TE Tre' McKitty (Browns) signed with the Houston Texans Wednesday, Aug. 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Texans | Nick Chubb sheds non-contact jersey Tue Aug 12, 06:11 PM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb (head) practiced Tuesday, Aug. 12, and he shed his non-contact jersey, having moved through concussion protocol.
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Texans | Irv Smith sitting out Tue Aug 12, 02:45 PM
Houston Texans TE Irv Smith (hand) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Aug. 12.
| Footballguys view: With Brevin Jordan on season-ending IR, Smith will have a chance to win the backup job behind Dalton Schultz. Cade Stover and rookie Luke Lachey are also vying for that role. However, a deep wide receiver room makes it very unlikely that the backup tight end will see meaningful opportunities in the Houston passing game. |
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