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Nico Collins Nico Collins Showing no rust ahead of 2026
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:29 PM
Collins has been in top form at practice ahead of the 2026 campaign, John Harris of the Texans' official website reports.
Analysis: Collins took a bit of a step back in 2025, catching 71 of a career-high 120 targets for 1,117 yards and six scores over 15 regular-season contests. On the surface, it certainly appears to have been another impressive campaign, which it was, but his 4.7 receptions per game, 74.5 yards per contest and six scores were the wide receiver's lowest figures since 2022. Quarterback C.J. Stroud had a down year in 2025, and if he can get back on track this season, Collins will reap the benefits most substantially. The wideout made a series of impressive plays at practice Tuesday, connecting with Stroud on a handful of occasions. Collins is still considered to be a fantasy WR1 option in 2026, and he appears to be on track to hit the ground running Week 1 against Buffalo. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Not expected to see action in preseason opener
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:10 PM
Stroud is among the Texans' starters not expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Per Alexander, Thursday's contest is likely to feature rookies and journeyman players trying to make the Texans' 53-man roster rather than established starters. In that scenario, Stroud's next chance to see preseason action will occur Aug. 20 against the Raiders. Davis Mills and Graham Mertz are available to handle QB reps against Los Angeles on Thursday. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Getting involved in pass game
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:45 PM
Montgomery caught an 80-yard touchdown on a wheel route in Tuesday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It was the biggest play of training camp to date, according to Bien-Aime, and it's further proof that the Texans are serious about getting Montgomery involved in the passing game after he was used more as the thunder to Jahmyr Gibbs' lightning in Detroit the previous couple seasons. Despite losing those chances to Gibbs with the Lions, Montgomery has shown in the past that he's more than capable of making plays as a receiver. He caught 54 passes in 2020 with the Bears and secured 36 of 38 targets for 341 yards in 2024. While Woody Marks will have a role, Montgomery is expected to open the season as the clear RB1 in Houston. |
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Chris Freeman Chris Freeman Picked up by Houston
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:38 PM
The Texans signed Freeman on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Freeman tried out with the team during rookie minicamp back in May, and now he's getting his first NFL contract after going undrafted out of Connecticut. At this point, it's believed that he was brought on board primarily to afford veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn more reps off during practice. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Getting Dell back in fold
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:17 PM
Stroud and the Texans' offense got a boost in Monday's training camp practice with the return of fourth-year wideout Tank Dell (knee), John Harris of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Both Stroud and Dell were selected by the Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the duo formed an immediate connection in their rookie seasons, connecting for 47 catches (on 75 targets) for 709 yards and seven touchdowns across 11 regular-season games. Dell was one of Stroud's top targets in 2024, but the former suffered major leg and knee injuries late in the season that caused him to miss the entire 2025 campaign. Dell's return to team drills Monday is a positive sign for his recovery, and his availability for the start of the regular season would be a significant boost for Stroud, who is looking to bounce back from a lackluster 2025 season. |
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Goes to IR
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:48 PM
Houston placed Takitaki (undisclosed) on its injured reserve list Monday.
Analysis: Due to the timing of the transaction, Takitaki is now on track to spend the whole 2026 season on IR. Over three games with Minnesota in 2025, he played 45 snaps, all of them on special teams. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Tending to knee issue
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:06 PM
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Jordan (knee) is day-to-day, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: There doesn't seem to be reason to believe it's a severe injury at this point, but it brings Jordan's availability for Thursday's preseason game versus the Chargers into question. Until he's back, rookie second-rounder Marlin Klein could see an uptick in reps. |
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Juwann Winfree Juwann Winfree Signs with Houston
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 5:18 PM
The Texans signed Winfree to a contract Monday.
Analysis: Winfree worked out with the Texans on Saturday and appears to have flashed enough to warrant a 90-man roster spot. The wide receiver spent training camp time with Houston leading up to the 2025 season as well, and it remains to be seen if the 29-year-old will do enough to make a case to eventually survive cutdown day. |
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Tank Dell Tank Dell Involved in full-team drills Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
Dell (knee) participated in "full-team drills" Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Dell practiced in pads last week for the first time since injuring his knee, and after initially being limited to individual drills he has advanced to team work. His status for Week 1 remains uncertain, but if he can avoid any setbacks there's reason to believe he'll be out there when the regular season gets underway. |
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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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