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Tears Achilles
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 PM
Horton suffered a torn Achilles on Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The defensive end fell while rushing the quarterback during team drills and had to be helped off the field by trainers. Horton played on 243 defensive snaps and 251 special-teams snaps across 16 regular-season games last year, and he was on track to make the team for 2026. |
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Brevin Jordan Brevin Jordan Sidelined at practice
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:47 PM
Jordan (knee) did not participate at Monday's training-camp practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jordan suffered a knee injury in early August, and he isn't quite back to full health yet. The tight end hasn't appeared in a contest yet this preseason, and it's possible that the knee injury will force him to miss Houston's preseason finale against the Panthers on Friday. |
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Jawhar Jordan Jawhar Jordan Misses practice Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:37 PM
Jordan (hip) did not participate at practice Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jordan suffered a hip flexor strain at practice in early August, and he still appears to be less than 100 percent. Fellow running back British Brooks (hand) returned to practice Monday after missing three weeks following hand surgery, and the two players are battling to secure a spot on Houston's initial 53-man roster as reserve options behind Woody Marks and David Montgomery. |
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Joshua Pitsenberger Joshua Pitsenberger Reaches settlement with Houston
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:12 PM
Pitsenberger (ankle) reached an injury settlement with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The running back was placed on injured reserve Aug. 15 after suffering an ankle injury in a preseason loss to the Chargers. Now that Pitsenberger has reached a settlement with Houston, he has a chance to play in 2026. Wilson reported that the Yale product is dealing with a "three-week injury." |
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British Brooks British Brooks Back at practice
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:53 PM
Brooks (hand) was back at practice with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Brooks broke his hand at practice and underwent surgery in early August, but he was able to return to the practice field after a three-week absence. The running back is competing for a spot on Houston's 53-man roster in 2026, and he'll look to be ready to go for Friday's preseason finale in Carolina. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Dealt to Texans
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 1:50 PM
The Patriots traded Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick Monday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: With the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to New England's receiving corps this offseason, a player like Boutte may have felt the roster crunch with cut-down day less than one week away. Now with Houston, Boutte joins a position group that has lost Jayden Higgins for the season due to a torn ACL and also includes the banged-up Jaylin Noel (hamstring) and Tank Dell (knee). As a result, Boutte has a chance to make an impact early on this season. |
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Expects contract from Houston
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:35 PM
The Texans are expected to sign Odum to a contract as of Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Odum's last NFL role was with the Colts' practice squad in late 2025. The safety participated in three games with the team last season, logging 38 special teams snaps for four tackles (two solo). Odum will provide additional depth to the Texans' secondary as they finish the preseason against the Panthers on Friday. |
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Deuce Vaughn Deuce Vaughn Plans to sign with Houston
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 5:33 PM
The Texans are expected to sign Vaughn to a contract as of Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Vaughn is likely being signed as additional depth for the preseason. Jawhar Jordan (hip), British Brooks (hand) and Noah Whittington (ankle) are all dealing with injuries, so Vaughn has a significantly easier path to preseason snaps. The former Cowboys running back last played NFL football during the 2024 regular season, logging 17 rushes for 70 yards over seven games. |
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Undergoing thumb surgery
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:53 PM
Woodaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday to repair a broken thumb, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Woodaz sustained the injury during the Texans' 22-20 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday. His return timeline will be determined following Monday's procedure, but the rookie fourth-rounder is a candidate to open the 2026 regular season on injured reserve. |
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Won't play in 2026
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:18 PM
Speed will miss the entire 2026 season due to a torn quadriceps tendon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Speed underwent surgery over the offseason after scans revealed a total tear rather than a partial tear. He opened training camp on the active/PUP list with the hope that he would be available to play at some point in the regular season, but the injury is severe enough for Speed to miss the entire 2026 season. He'll shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2027 campaign. |
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Diagnosed with broken thumb
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 12:55 PM
Woodaz broke his thumb in Thursday night's preseason win over the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Woodaz remains day-to-day with the issue. The linebacker will likely look to get back onto the field with a cast as soon as possible. Woodaz had the biggest splash play of Thursday's win, picking off Fernando Mendoza for an 80-yard score. The fourth-round rookie has strong momentum headed into the regular season, where he is expected to be the primary depth option at middle linebacker behind Azeez Al-Shaair. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM
The Texans placed Ossai (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Ossai persisted through a separate issue to be activated off the active/PUP list for training camp in late July. The linebacker has unfortunately succumbed to yet another injury and could now miss the entirety of the 2026 regular season on the Texans' IR. Ossai will need to reach an injury settlement with the Texans if he wants to attempt a return to football with another team in 2026. |
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Injures calf Thursday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:25 PM
Robinson (calf) is considered day-to-day as of Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Robinson injured his calf in Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders. The depth defensive end will need to recover quickly if he wants to maintain any chance at making the Texans' 53-man roster. With Houston having such a deep defensive line, if Robinson cannot stick to the announced injury timeline, he could find himself out of contention to make the team. |
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Noah Whittington Noah Whittington Dealing with ankle issue
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:05 PM
Whittington (ankle) is regarded as day-to-day as of Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Whittington injured his ankle in Thursday night's 22-20 preseason victory over the Raiders. The running back logged nine carries for 11 yards in the contest, adding two kick returns for 44 yards as well. The undrafted free agent out of Oregon will need to recover quickly to continue making his case for a 53-man roster spot. |
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Day-to-day with thumb injury
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 PM
Woodaz (thumb) is considered day-to-day, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Woodaz was the hero of Thursday night's 22-20 preseason victory over the Raiders. The fourth-round rookie snagged an 80-yard pick-six against 2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Woodaz hurt his thumb at some point during the game, but he should return to form shortly as he attempts to win a backup middle-linebacker role in a stacked Texans defense. |
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Lewis Bond Lewis Bond Three targets Thursday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:20 PM
Bond caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Thursday night's 22-20 preseason loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Bond was targeted only three times, but he participated in 47 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps. The sixth-round rookie had a strong performance in OTAs and appears to be getting a healthy dose of preseason snaps to continue to prove himself. With Jayden Higgins (knee) being placed on season-ending injured reserve, Bond may have a chance to see consistent snaps at wide receiver during the regular season. |
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Marlin Klein Marlin Klein Consistent in second showing
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:15 PM
Klein caught three of four targets for 31 yards in Thursday night's 22-20 preseason loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Klein's second career preseason game was similar to his first, as the tight end accumulated exactly 31 receiving yards again. The second-round rookie was targeted three more times than against the Chargers, catching two more passes. Klein logged 31 total snaps, playing 33 percent of the Texans' offensive snaps as well as 35 percent of the special-teams volume as a blocker. |
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Ka'imi Fairbairn Ka'imi Fairbairn Perfect against Vegas
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 5:11 PM
Fairbairn converted both field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Thursday night's 22-20 preseason loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Fairbairn's longest field goal came in the second quarter, with the 57-yarder propelling the Texans to a 20-3 lead. The kicker's eight-point night should leave Texans fans confident the 32-year-old still has a strong and consistent leg as the team enters yet another year of AFC title contention. |
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Zay Jones Zay Jones Joining forces with Texans
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:22 PM
Jones is signing a contract with the Texans after completing a tryout with the team Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Jones and Sterling Shepard are joining Houston after the Texans lost Jayden Higgins for the season due to a torn ACL. In eight regular-season contests with the Cardinals in 2025, Jones hauled in 12 of 18 targets for 183 yards and no touchdowns. |
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Sterling Shepard Sterling Shepard Signing with Houston
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:16 PM
Shepard is signing with Houston after trying out with the team Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: With Jayden Higgins lost for the season due to a torn ACL, Houston is adding veteran depth at wide receiver in the form of Shepard and Zay Jones. Shepard caught 39 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown across 13 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, but his path to a meaningful role will depend on where he slots into the Texans' receiving mix. |
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