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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Building rapport with Stroud
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 3:56 PM
Boutte said Wednesday that he's been developing chemistry with QB C.J. Stroud since his trade from the Patriots to the Texans on Aug. 24, Cole Thompson of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Boutte ended up being the odd man out last month in a New England receiving corps that added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs in the offseason. Prior to their respective arrivals, Boutte was a regular in the Patriots' passing game the last two seasons, combining for a 76-1,140-9 line on 114 targets in 29 regular-season contests during that span. He joined Houston in the wake of Jayden Higgins' torn ACL, so Boutte will be in the mix for looks from Stroud behind Nico Collins and alongside Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel (hamstring) and Jared Wayne to begin the campaign. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Takes pay cut from Houston
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:55 AM
Dell (knee) agreed to take a pay cut from the Texans on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Entering the final year of his rookie deal, Dell was scheduled to collect $3.624 million, but he'll now make just over $1.7 million in 2026. Dell missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign after a catastrophic knee injury suffered toward the end of the previous season. He's now opening this season on injured reserve and won't be eligible to play until Week 5 at the earliest. |
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Woody Marks Woody Marks Expected to split backfield work
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:54 AM
Marks is expected to split backfield work pretty evenly with David Montgomery this season, Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: "The distribution ... might not be 50-50, but it will be close," Alexander wrote Aug. 23. "The Texans have utilized both nearly evenly throughout camp." Alexander expects a sort-of hot-hand approach out of the Houston backfield on a weekly basis. Marks played 10 snaps in the Texans' second preseason game and rushed four times for 37 yards and one touchdown. He also added a catch for six yards, working exclusively with the first-team offense while Montgomery was rested for that exhibition. Marks is being drafted nearly five rounds after Montgomery in fantasy. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Depth chart uncertain behind him
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:35 AM
Collins is the clear No. 1 wide receiver for the Texans heading into the regular season, but the pecking order at the position behind him is uncertain, as Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel (hamstring), Kayshon Boutte and Jared Wayne are vying for roles, while Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Tank Dell (knee) will begin the season on IR with a designation to return.
Analysis: Jayden Higgins had been set to start opposite Collins, but Higgins suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice, prompting the Texans to trade for Boutte from the Patriots. Dell has had the most success out of the options behind Collins, but the 2023 third-round pick hasn't suited up since the 2024 season and will miss at least the first four games of 2026. Collins has exceeded 1,000 regular-season receiving yards while scoring at least seven total touchdowns in each of the past three campaigns. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Tops RB depth chart over Marks and Brooks
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:12 AM
Montgomery is one of three running backs on Houston's 53-man roster, along with Woody Marks and British Brooks, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Montgomery is ticketed for a prominent role after coming over from Detroit in an offseason trade, but it remains to be seen just how much Marks cuts into Montgomery's usage. The 230-pound Montgomery is much better-suited for running inside and short-yardage work than the 208-pound Marks, but Montgomery recorded only 76 receptions across the past three regular seasons in Detroit, so the shifty Marks could siphon away opportunities in passing situations. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Injuries and trade reshape WR room
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:01 AM
Stroud heads into the regular season with Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel (hamstring) and Kayshon Boutte as his top wide receivers, while Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Tank Dell (knee) will begin the season on IR with a designation to return.
Analysis: The Texans traded for Boutte from New England after Jayden Higgins tore his ACL, knocking the 2025 second-round pick out for the season. Boutte's 551 receiving yards for the Patriots in the 2025 regular season would have ranked second among Houston's wideouts behind Collins. Hutchinson had a career-high 428 receiving yards during the 2025 regular season, Noel has some intriguing upside as a 2025 third-round pick, and Houston is hoping to get Dell back eventually from the knee injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Stroud is looking to bounce back after a 2025 campaign in which he threw for career lows in both passing yards (3,041) and touchdown passes (19) during the regular season before coughing up seven turnovers in two playoff games. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Held out of exhibition games
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 7:09 PM
Schultz did not play in any of the Texans' three preseason games.
Analysis: Schultz, wide receiver Nico Collins and running back David Montgomery were some of the offensive starters that did not participate in preseason games, with quarterback C.J. Stroud seeing minimal action against the Raiders on Aug. 20. Schultz is coming off a productive 2025 regular season, setting a career high with 82 catches, while his 777 yards were his most since the 2021 campaign with the Cowboys (808 yards). Jayden Higgins (knee) will miss the entire 2026 season, and with Tank Dell (knee) opening the season on injured reserve, Schultz and Collins figure to be the go-to targets for Stroud in the passing game. |
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Moved to IR
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 7:13 PM
The Texans Greg Auman of Fox SportsHagen (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Hagen is an undrafted free agent out of South Dakota State. The reserve offensive lineman is 6-foot-6 and 320 pounds. The Texans clearly valued the rookie's training camp production, as the choice to keep the young player on the active roster will give him a chance to return to the 2026 season after at least four games on IR. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 7:10 PM
The Texans Greg Auman of Fox SportsSmith (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: The offensive tackle is set to miss 4-to-6 weeks with a torn plantar fascia tendon. Smith was carted off the field last Wednesday with the injury, making Trent Brown the Texans' starting right tackle for the Week 1 matchup with the Bills. Even if the 30-year-old could recover quicker than his timeline predicts, the tackle will need to miss at least four regular-season games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the team's active roster. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Back with Texans
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:36 PM
Jordan (knee) agreed to a deal with the Texans on Tuesday.
Analysis: Jordan was recently cut by the Texans, though he will be brought back and added to the 53-man roster. The 26-year-old was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, appearing in 36 regular-season games and amassing 53 receptions for 532 yards and five touchdowns. Jordan has battled knee issues over the last few years, limiting his availability, though general manager Nick Caserio, as relayed by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, indicated he could return to practice next week. |
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Likely to be ready for Week 1
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:18 PM
Clowney (hip/ankle) is expected to be good to go for Week 1 versus Buffalo, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Clowney suffered a soft-tissue injury to his hip during the preseason meeting with the Raiders. He's also been battling an ankle issue. However, neither of the ailments is expected to keep him off the field for the opener against the Bills. The 33-year-old Clowney isn't as productive as he once was, though he ended the 2025 campaign with the Cowboys by totaling 41 tackles and 8.5 sacks across 13 regular-season games. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Inching closer to return
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:04 AM
Texans general manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that Dell (knee) is getting "closer" to a return, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. "He's close, he's not quite there," Caserio said. "He's closer than he was during training camp."
Analysis: Dell was placed on injured reserve with a designation for return to begin the season and will be required to miss at least the Texans' first four games. While Dell is sidelined, the likes of Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson will vie for snaps behind No. 1 wideout Nico Collins. |
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Reverts to Houston IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:14 PM
Hamilton (undisclosed) reverted to the Texans' injured reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: The Texans waived Hamilton on Sunday with an injury designation. The defensive tackle cleared waivers and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on injured reserve. If Hamilton wishes to regain his health and play in 2026, he will need to reach an injury settlement with the Texans. |
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Reverts to IR for Houston
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 8:08 PM
Byrd (ankle) reverted to the Texans' injured reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Byrd suffered an ankle injury during last Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers. The defensive end had virtually no chance of making the 53-man roster, so he was waived with an injury designation. The 26-year-old went unclaimed and now will spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM
The Texans placed Gaye (knee) on injured reserve Sunday.
Analysis: There's no designation to return attached to Gaye's placement on injured reserve, meaning the LSU product will be required to miss the entire 2026 season. He suffered a severe knee injury during the Texans' joint practice against the Panthers this past Wednesday. Gaye will shift his attention toward being fully healthy for the 2027 campaign. |
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Back with Houston on one-year deal
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:31 PM
Robinson (calf) signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Robinson was released by the Texans on Sunday, per Wilson, but the 2022 fifth-rounder is back with the team on a one-year deal. Robinson appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Bears in 2025, finishing with 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1.5 sacks. His presence gives the Texans additional depth at defensive end behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. |
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Sidelined to open season
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 12:06 PM
Stewart (quadriceps) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: Stewart suffered a quadriceps injury in early November, ending the 2025 season on injured reserve after undergoing surgery. The safety remained sidelined throughout training camp and the preseason, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the regular season. In his absence, offseason addition Reed Blankenship will be the unquestioned No. 1 option at strong safety for Houston. |
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Moved to reserve/PUP list
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 PM
Speed (quadriceps) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: Speed suffered a torn quadriceps tendon while lifting weights in May, and he underwent surgery to repair the injury. The linebacker is expected to miss the entirety of the 2026 season, and in his absence, Jake Hansen (ankle) and Henry To'oTo'o are set to operate as the team's primary outside linebackers. |
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Placed on IR with return designation
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 6:17 PM
The Texans placed Ingram (shoulder) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Ingram will be required to miss the first four weeks of the regular season at least before he is eligible to return to the Texans' active roster. The reserve defensive back suffered a shoulder injury during the team's preseason opener against the Chargers in early August. Ingram appeared in four games for the Texans last year after being claimed off waivers from the Bills. |
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Traded to Houston
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:19 PM
Thomas was acquired by the Texans on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Thomas was a fifth-round pick in 2024 by the Cowboys. He most recently played in all 17 games for Dallas in 2025-26, starting three of them. The 25-year-old will now move to Houston to join a questionable Texans offensive line heading into the 2026-27 campaign. |
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