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Back to 100 percent
Fri, May 29, 2026, 12:16 PM
Smith (knee) is participating in OTAs this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Smith suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 that landed him on injured reserve until returning in Week 8. He then sustained a season-ending torn meniscus in his knee in Week 9. Wilson reports Smith is now 100 percent healthy and has no restrictions this offseason. He'll compete for a role behind starters Derek Stingley, Kamari Lassiter and slot corner Jalen Pitre. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Working back from major injury
Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:18 PM
Jordan is progressing in his rehab from the torn patellar tendon he suffered during training camp last year, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Mandatory practices still haven't started up yet for the new year, so there's no reason for Houston to rush Jordan back into action. The Texans signed Foster Moreau in free agency and added second-rounder Marlin Klein in the 2026 NFL Draft, so Jordan's place on their 53-man roster is far from guaranteed at this point. |
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Cade Stover Cade Stover Catching passes on practice field
Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:06 PM
Stover (knee) is participating in the Texans' OTAs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Stover sustained a knee injury during Houston's playoff loss at New England in the divisional round back in January, but he appears to be in good shape for offseason workouts. After the Texans drafted tight end Marlin Klein in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Stover's path to a spot on the final 53-man roster for the upcoming season looks narrow. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Not participating in OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 10:21 AM
Dell (knee) is not participating in OTAs this week, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dell is on the field in uniform, but he's not sporting a helmet, as the Texans are taking a "patient, long term approach" with the wide receiver this offseason, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since tearing multiple knee ligaments in Week 16 of the 2024 season. While Dell may not participate in offseason workouts, there's a good chance he's on the field at training camp with an eye toward Week 1 of the regular season. If healthy, Dell should occupy a spot in three-wide sets alongside Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins, with Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson available as sub-package wideouts. |
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Reverts to IR
Tue, May 26, 2026, 3:54 PM
Carter (knee) reverted to Houston's injured reserve list Tuesday, per NFL Communications.
Analysis: Carter was waived/injured by the Texans on May 21, but after going unclaimed on waivers, he's reverted to IR. The Houston product underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last week but should be able to return at some point during the 2026 season, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Carter appeared in just two regular-season games during the Texans' 2025 campaign, recording no stats across 36 special-teams snaps. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Gets raise via restructure
Tue, May 26, 2026, 3:09 PM
Collins agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract restructure with the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Collins' restructure guarantees his salary for the next two seasons while providing him cash increases of $9 million in 2026 and $8 million in 2027, per Schefter. Houston general manager Nick Caserio made it clear in an interview during Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft that the team is not considering trading Collins despite having received calls about the 27-year-old wideout's availability, as DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports, and the Pro Bowler's new contract reinforces his long-term status as the No. 1 target for C.J. Stroud. While suiting up for 15 regular-season games in 2025, Collins secured 71 of 120 targets for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns -- his third consecutive season with over 1,000 receiving yards. |
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Jha'Quan Jackson Jha'Quan Jackson Inks deal with Houston
Tue, May 26, 2026, 2:07 PM
Jackson signed with the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old from Tulane spent time with the Saints' practice squad last season and hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2024. During that campaign, Jackson served as one of the Titans' top return men, totaling 412 kick-return yards and 215 punt-return yards across 12 contests. Now in Houston, he'll likely compete for a similar role ahead of the 2026 season. |
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Needs surgery for quad injury
Fri, May 22, 2026, 6:34 PM
Speed partially tore his quadriceps and quad tendon during training and will have surgery next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Per Wilson, Speed was injured while lifting weights. He's expected to need at least three months after surgery before he can begin rehab, so it's almost certain that the veteran linebacker will miss a significant portion of the upcoming season, though the expectation is that he'll be able to return at some point during the campaign. Speed started nine of the 16 regular-season games in which he played for Houston last season and also was a contributor on special teams. Jake Hansen (chest), Jamal Hill, Marte Mapu and Jake Hummel, along with rookie draft picks Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher, are candidates to get significant defensive snaps in Speed's absence. |
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Woody Marks Woody Marks Should have role as pass catcher
Mon, May 18, 2026, 10:45 AM
Marks is likely to maintain a prominent role as a pass catcher out of the backfield despite Houston's offseason addition of running back David Montgomery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Marks averaged a meager 3.6 yards per carry during his rookie regular season with the Texans, but the 2025 fourth-round pick had 24 catches for 208 yards and scored more receiving touchdowns (three) than rushing touchdowns (two). He also was a productive pass catcher in college, recording at least 47 receptions in four of five NCAA seasons. Montgomery is likely to lead the Texans in carries, but he ceded the majority of pass catching opportunities to Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit over the past three campaigns, as Montgomery had 24 or fewer catches in two of his three seasons with the Lions. |
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Shifts back to IR
Thu, May 14, 2026, 7:19 PM
Thomas (undisclosed) cleared waivers Thursday and reverted to injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The 2024 fifth-round pick (Cardinals) played 18 games over his first two seasons, recording 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks and a pass breakup. However, he was waived by the Cardinals midway through the 2025 season before landing on the Texans' practice squad. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but he'll remain on IR unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Texans. |
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Evan Hull Evan Hull Signs with Houston
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Texans signed Hull on Monday.
Analysis: Hull played in six games for the Saints during the 2025 season, logging 19 rush attempts for 48 yards. The running back also produced some special teams value in his outings, adding 179 yards as a kick returner. Rushing depth will be key for a Texans offense that just reworked the offensive line, so any depth additions to solidify the room will help them develop the consistent rushing attack they were missing in 2025. |
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Noah Whittington Noah Whittington Signs with Houston
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:22 PM
The Texans signed Whittington as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Whittington started his collegiate career at Western Kentucky before transferring to Oregon after his second year. The running back played four seasons for the Ducks, capping his college career with 129 carries for 829 yards and six touchdowns while adding 19 receptions for 98 yards and another score over 13 games in 2025. Despite a smaller frame, Whittington could provide solid value to the Texans as a rotational back with a strong reputation for ball security (one fumble in four seasons with Oregon). |
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Jalen Walthall Jalen Walthall Lands in Houston
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:15 PM
The Texans signed Walthall as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Walthall spent three years at Hawaii before transferring to Incarnate Word for his remaining two collegiate seasons. The wide receiver caught 70 receptions for 847 yards and eight touchdowns over 10 games in 2025. If Walthall can prove in training camp that his quickness translates to the NFL level, he may be able to sneak onto the Texans roster as an offensive depth option and special-teams contributor. |
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Signs with Houston
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Texans signed Sobkowicz as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Sobkowicz played for Illinois State throughout his four-year collegiate career. The wide receiver amassed 83 receptions for 1,141 yards and 19 touchdowns over 15 games in 2025. The Texans already have a deep wide-receiver room that will be further fortified with the return of Tank Dell (knee), so Sobkowicz will have to prove he has remarkable value as both an offensive player and a special-teams contributor to maintain a spot on the roster after cutdown day. |
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Headed to Houston
Fri, May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
The Texans signed Saunders (leg) as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Saunders played all four years at Colgate. The wide receiver played just six games his senior year, producing 50 receptions for 700 yards and six touchdowns in the limited span. Saunders' final season was cut short due to a fractured fibula he suffered in early October, putting an end to his record-setting collegiate career. To stay on an NFL roster, Saunders will have to prove that he has fully recovered from his injury and has the skills to contribute at the highest level. |
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Joins Houston
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:53 PM
The Texans signed Pitsenberger as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Pitsenberger played all four of his collegiate years at Yale, ending his career in 2025 as the team's captain. The running back ended his final season with 313 rushes for 1,571 yards and 19 touchdowns over 12 games while adding 16 receptions for 128 yards. Pitsenberger will provide additional depth to the Texans' running back room heading into training camp. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Shedding weight
Wed, May 6, 2026, 4:13 PM
Stroud improved his diet this offseason in an effort to lose weight, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com.
Analysis: Stroud shouldn't lack for motivation, coming off a 2025 campaign in which he and his offensive line were the weak links on an otherwise loaded team. The Texans then picked up his fifth-year option this offseason, though it's not some huge vote of confidence when the price tag ($25.9 million) is lower than what it costs to re-sign even a mediocre starting QB. There's still hope in Houston that Stroud can be more than mediocre, with help from a remade offensive line that added first-round pick Keylan Rutledge and veterans Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller and Evan Brown. The combination of better blocking and a locked-in QB could do wonders for Houston's offense, but even a slimmed-down version of Stroud is unlikely to offer much in the way of rushing stats for his fantasy managers. |
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Claimed by Houston
Mon, May 4, 2026, 6:45 PM
Gaye was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Monday.
Analysis: The defensive end dressed for three regular-season games for Tennessee last year, playing on 37 defensive snaps and 21 special-teams snaps, making one tackle. Gaye has nine tackles (eight solo) across two NFL campaigns. |
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Lands three-year extension
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 12:21 PM
Al-Shaair (thumb) has a agreed to a three-year extension with the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Al-Shaair's new deal amounts to a three-year, $54 million pact. The 28-year-old is coming off a 2025 regular season which he recorded 103 tackles and two picks in 16 games en route becoming a Pro Bowl selection. The Texans' starting middle linebacker is bouncing back from an offseason thumb procedure, but a full recovery is expected in advance of the upcoming campaign. |
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Heads to Houston
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Texans selected Fisher in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 243rd overall.
Analysis: The Texans took a linebacker for the second time on Day 3, as they previously selected Wade Woodaz out of Clemson in the fourth round. Fisher piled up 215 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks over his final two seasons at Indiana, earning All-American honors in both seasons during the process. He's undersized (6-foot-1, 232 pounds) but has solid range as a run stopper and in coverage. Fisher should be a versatile option for the Texans defense, and he should at least be a special-teams contributor as a rookie. |
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