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Jawhar Jordan Jawhar Jordan Sidelined due to hip injury
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 10:43 PM
Jordan is dealing with a hip flexor strain and will be sidelined for "roughly a week," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Per Wilson, Jordan has been having a good camp, but he'll have to take some time off due to the injury. That likely rules him out of Houston's first preseason game (Thursday, Aug. 13, versus the Chargers), but Jordan could still get a chance to show off his skill set in game action before the start of the regular season. As it currently stands, he's expected to work as the Texans' third running back this season behind David Montgomery and Woody Marks. |
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Owen Wright Owen Wright New opportunity in Houston
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 4:46 PM
The Texans signed Wright to a contract Saturday.
Analysis: Wright signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers in January after appearing in three regular-season games in 2025. He was waived by the Bucs in May, but he'll now have the opportunity to participate in training camp practices with the Texans. Wright's chances of making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp are slim, but a strong audition in practices and preseason games could be enough for him to stick around in Houston as a member of the team's practice squad. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Week 1 status unclear
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 9:17 PM
Dell said, "I'm taking it one day at a time" when asked Friday about his potential availability for Week 1 of the regular season versus Buffalo, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Dell practiced with pads Wednesday for the first time in training camp, though at this point he's limited to individual drills. The Texans have so far not committed to a timeframe for when Dell will be ready to play during the regular season, but the good news is that doctors have deemed his knee "100 percent stable." When Dell gets into a contest, it will be his first game action since he tore multiple knee ligaments and dislocated his kneecap against the Chiefs in Week 16 of the 2024 campaign. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Nursing minor injury
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 6:40 PM
Jordan was held out of Friday's training-camp practice due to a minor, undisclosed injury, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The nature of Jordan's injury hasn't been announced by the Texans, but it could be related to the torn patellar tendon injury that he sustained during training camp in August of 2025. The decision to keep him out of Friday's practice was a precautionary measure and should not impact his availability ahead of the Texans' preseason opener against the Chargers this Thursday. |
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Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Activated from NFI list
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 8:07 AM
The Texans activated Noel (finger) from the active/non-football injury list Friday morning.
Analysis: After missing the first two weeks of training camp, Noel will hope to join the job battle for the No. 3 WR role in Houston. Noel's main competition is Tank Dell (knee) and Xavier Hutchinson. |
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Secures big payday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 11:31 AM
To'oTo'o signed a two-year, $16 million extension with Houston on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: To'oTo'o has the chance to earn up to $1 million more in incentives. The 25-year-old totaled 95 tackles (42 solo), including 2.5 sacks, four pass deflections and a fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2025. To'oTo'o was a staple on one of the league's best defenses alongside Azeez Al-Shaair, and he should be in store for a similar workload this season, especially considering fellow linebacker E.J. Speed (quad) remains without a clear timetable for return. |
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British Brooks British Brooks Suffers hand injury
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Brooks (hand) underwent surgery Wednesday to fix a broken hand, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Brooks reportedly broke his hand in practice and is set for a three-week recovery period. The special teams ace will be a large loss to a Texans roster looking to maintain players with multiphase upside. Players like fellow running back Noah Whittington or wide receiver Justin Watson will have a chance to step up and prove their versatility can merit a 53-man roster spot in 2026. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Limited to individual drills
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:34 AM
Dell (knee) was limited to individual drills Wednesday while wearing pads for the first time this summer, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: It's both a sign of progress and a reminder that the Texans want to slow-play things after Dell suffered major knee/leg injuries in each of his first two NFL seasons. He still has a shot to be ready in September, but his initial role could be small even if the team still views him as a potential top-three WR down the line. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Practicing with pads for first time
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:36 AM
Dell (knee) is wearing pads at practice Wednesday for the first time this year, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Dell won't be a full practice participant, and there's still been no report of him gaining clearance for contact, but this at least represents another step in the right direction. Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Dell went through individual drills at the beginning of practice. |
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Montrell Washington Montrell Washington Signs with Houston
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 12:44 PM
The Texans signed Washington on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Washington takes the roster spot of DJ Turner, who was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment in a corresponding move. Washington appeared in 15 regular-season games with the Broncos during the 2022 season, catching four of nine targets for two yards while rushing five times for 30 yards. |
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DJ Turner DJ Turner Sent to injured reserve
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 11:59 AM
The Texans placed Turner (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Turner signed with Houston just last week but will now either miss the entire 2026 season or be let go with an injury settlement at a later date. The 29-year-old wideout has 16 career catches across 32 regular-season appearances. |
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Returning to Houston
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Texans signed Clowney to a one-year deal Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Clowney is set to return to Houston, which selected him first overall in the 2014 draft. His new deal has a base value of $5.5 million and a maximum value of $8 million. Clowney recorded 8.5 sacks with the Cowboys last season and should serve as the Texans' top rotational pass rusher behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. |
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Returns to Houston
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 2:27 PM
The Texans re-signed Edwards on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Edwards is officially set to return to Houston despite having been released by the team in March. The 32-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the Texans and should serve as a depth defensive tackle once again during the upcoming campaign. |
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Gets opportunity with Texans
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:34 PM
Houston is set to sign Takitaki to a contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Takitaki took part in a workout with the Texans on Friday, and he impressed enough to be offered a contract. The veteran linebacker should get a chance to log meaningful training camp reps with fellow linebackers E.J. Speed (quadriceps), Jamal Hill (wrist) and Jake Hansen (ankle) all sidelined by injuries. Takitaki has started 40 of the 86 regular-season games he has played in his career, though he's mostly worked in a rotational role since parting ways with Cleveland after the 2023 campaign. |
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Week-to-week with ankle issue
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 2:58 PM
Hansen (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Hansen was carted off the field Thursday due to the issue, and it seems it will be an elongated recovery period for the 28-year-old. If the linebacker cannot sustain his standard of play once he returns, his special-teams snaps may be earned by other players such as rookies Wade Woodaz or Aiden Fisher. |
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Carted off from practice
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:59 PM
Hansen (lower body) was carted off the field from practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The linebacker fell to the ground and then had trouble applying weight to his leg, per Wilson. Hansen played mostly on special teams last season and finished with 19 tackles (11 solo) across 15 regular-season games. |
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Layne Pryor Layne Pryor Available for training camp
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 5:43 PM
Pryor (quadriceps) was on the field participating in Thursday's practice, Ashley Landis of hjnews.com reports.
Analysis: Pryor missed part of the Texans' OTAs in early June due to a quadriceps injury. The tight end has since recovered from the issue and is a full participant in training camp as he attempts to move up the depth chart and survive cutdown day. The 23-year-old out of Iowa has yet to play in an NFL game. |
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Participating in training camp
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 5:40 PM
Al-Shaair (thumb) was on the field participating in Thursday's practice, Ashley Landis of hjnews.com reports.
Analysis: Al-Shaair underwent thumb surgery in early February after suffering an injury near the end of the 2025 regular season and then playing through it in the postseason. The starting middle linebacker has returned to team activities armed with a new $54 million deal and a clean bill of health. |
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Let go by Houston
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 5:16 PM
The Texans waived Hansen (chest) on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hansen was primarily a special-teams player in 2025, playing just six defensive snaps to 306 special-teams snaps over 15 regular-season games. The linebacker will become a free agent if he can clear waivers. The Texans signed wide receiver DJ Turner in a corresponding move. |
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Could return during camp
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 1:31 PM
Texans GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday that Stewart (quadriceps) could return during training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: It sounds like Stewart is more week-to-week than day-to-day after he was placed on the active/PUP list to begin camp Tuesday. Stewart inked a one-year, $2.7 million deal to remain with the Texans over the offseason after he recorded 25 tackles (15 solo) across nine regular-season appearances in 2025. |
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