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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Set to lead Houston's TE corps
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:51 AM
While Schultz remains the Texans' top tight end ahead of training camp, Jared Koch of SI.com notes that slotting beyond Schultz has yet to be determined.
Analysis: That said, following the team's mandatory minicamp earlier this month, Koch suggests that at this stage a "fair order" after Schultz could go as follows: Foster Moreau, Brevin Jordan (knee), and Marlin Klein (hamstring). During the 2025 regular season, Schultz set career highs in catches (82) and targets (106) en route to logging 777 receiving yards and three TDs in 17 games. As a dependable chain-mover in Houston's offense for QB C.J. Stroud, Schultz -- who has played a full slate in each of the last two years -- will remain on the fantasy lineup radar in 2026. |
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Jayden Higgins Jayden Higgins Drawing praise as WR2
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:50 AM
Higgins has consistently drawn praise throughout spring activities as the team's No. 2 wide receiver behind Nico Collins, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The No. 34 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft posted a 41-525-6 receiving line on 68 targets across 17 games as a rookie and appears positioned for a Year 2 leap. Koch reports that Higgins stands as the clear No. 2 receiver on Houston's depth chart ahead of training camp, a role that could benefit from the team's upgraded offensive line and the departure of Christian Kirk to San Francisco. Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel remain in the mix behind Collins and Higgins, while Tank Dell (knee) is expected to return at some point during the 2026 season. |
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Lewis Bond Lewis Bond Makes noise during OTAs
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 10:35 PM
Bond, who was a sixth-round selection in April's NFL Draft, "turned heads" during OTAs, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bond was part of the second-team offense during practice sessions and "made plays," per Bien-Aime. Of course, it's still very early in the offseason, but Bond certainly didn't hurt his chances of making the season-opening 53-man roster with his initial impression. Still, Brett Coomer of the Houston Chronicle projects the Boston College product to be on the roster bubble given the Texans' crowded wide-receiver room. |
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Layne Pryor Layne Pryor Dealing with quad injury
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 3:05 PM
Pryor didn't practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The Northern Iowa product spent time with the Texans' practice squad last season and signed a reserve/future contract with the team in late January. Once fully healthy, Pryor will likely compete for a depth role in Houston's tight end room. |
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Healthy again
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 9:12 PM
Brown (ankle) participated in Houston's minicamp practice Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Brown has recovered from the ankle injury that forced him to miss the Texans' AFC divisional-round loss to the Patriots back in January. While the 33-year-old was working with the first-team offense Tuesday, he is expected to serve as the backup right tackle behind Braden Smith during the regular season. |
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Justin Watson Justin Watson In helmet for minicamp
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 7:42 PM
Watson (concussion) participated during the Texans' minicamp Tuesday, David J. Phillip of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Watson suffered a postseason-ending concussion during Houston's wild-card win at Pittsburgh in January, but he's now back to full health with minicamp underway. He currently projects for a depth role in a wide receiver corps led by two-time Pro Bowler Nico Collins and 2025 second-rounder Jayden Higgins. |
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Dealing with leg issue
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:18 PM
Hall (leg) was sidelined during the Texans' minicamp Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: It's not clear when Hall picked up the injury, but per Wilson, it isn't expected to cause a long-term absence. Until he's back to full strength, rookie second-rounder Kayden McDonald could see more opportunities at practice. |
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Marlin Klein Marlin Klein Dealing with hamstring issue
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 6:12 PM
Klein was sidelined at the Texans' OTAs during the week after tweaking his hamstring, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Per Wilson, the injury isn't expected to keep Klein off the practice field for an extended period. The rookie second-round pick, who's competing with Foster Moreau for the No. 2 job behind Dalton Schultz, will have a chance to return to practice at some point during the Texans' mandatory minicamp, which begins Tuesday. |
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Headed to H-Town
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 7:50 PM
Houston signed Hansen on Thursday.
Analysis: The rookie tight end out of Connecticut is getting his first chance in the pros with the Texans. Over the course of the past three seasons with the Huskies, Hansen totaled 46 catches for 463 yards and four touchdowns in 40 games. |
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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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