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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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Tank Dell Tank Dell Landing on IR
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 4:50 PM
Dell (knee) will begin the season on IR with a designation to return, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Dell continues to work his way back from the serious knee injury he suffered in December of 2024. The promising news is that the wideout has progressed to working in team drills and is being allowed to progress at his own pace. Dell's placement on IR means he'll need to sit out at least the first four games of the regular season, but the designation to return means he's expected to suit up at some point in 2026. |
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Noah Whittington Noah Whittington Healthy again
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 1:40 PM
Whittington has recovered from the ankle injury that has been hampering him since around Aug. 21, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: With David Montgomery and Woody Marks locked into the first two depth chart spots in Houston's backfield, Whittington is competing with Jawhar Jordan, who is nursing a hip injury, for the third-string spot. Whittington recorded 22 carries for 51 yards during preseason action before suffering the ankle injury, while Jordan hasn't been able to get on the field for any exhibition games. Whittington signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent in May after finishing with 829 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 129 carries at Oregon last season. |
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Jawhar Jordan Jawhar Jordan Expected back at practice soon
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 7:07 PM
Jordan (hip) is likely to resume practicing next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jordan has been dealing with a strained hip flexor and didn't play at all during the preseason slate. However, the 27-year-old should be good to go for the beginning of the regular season as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks during upcoming practices. Jordan is slated to work as Houston's No. 3 RB this year behind David Montgomery and Woody Marks. |
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Dealing with serious injury
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 8:10 PM
Gaye is going to be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a serious knee injury during Houston's joint practice with Carolina on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Gaye was carted off the field after suffering the injury. The former Titan appeared in three regular-season games for Tennessee a year ago and was claimed by Houston off waivers in May. He seems highly likely to miss the 2026 campaign. |
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Carted off field
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:39 PM
Gaye (lower body) was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gaye appears to have suffered a significant lower-body injury. The linebacker was claimed by the Texans in early May and was on the roster bubble as it was. If the injury has even mild staying power, Gaye will likely be placed on season-ending injured reserve soon. |
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Derek Parish Signs with Houston
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:24 PM
The Texans signed Parish to a contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Parish has not joined an NFL roster since failing to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster as a seventh-round pick in 2023. The defensive end appears ready to give the league another shot. The 27-year-old will likely play in Friday's preseason finale against the Panthers while Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) and Dominique Robinson (calf) tend to their injuries. |
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