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Weekend Musings: Questions about the schedule release for the Houston Texans
The NFL will release the schedule of games for the upcoming 2026-2027 season on Thursday, May 14th. This will allow fans to know when and where their favorite teams will play their games. Travel arrangements, party schedules and getting minds prepared for when to go full-on berserker mode can start in earnest. In one respect, […]
Texans, DT Kayden McDonald Agree to Rookie Contract
The Texans have gotten to work agreeing to terms with one of their biggest offseason acquisitions. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, Houston and second-round pick DT Kayden Macdonald have agreed to four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $12.904 million: This comes at great news to arrive on the weekend of Houston’s […]
Houston Texans schedule poll
The fine folks at Sharp Football Analysis released their strength of schedule ahead of next week’s official schedule release. In that, they have your Houston Texans landing in the 7th toughest spot overall. Houston Texans 2026 home opponents Indianapolis ColtsJacksonville JaguarsTennessee TitansBaltimore RavensBuffalo BillsCincinnati BengalsDallas CowboysNew York Giants Houston Texans 2026 away opponents Indianapolis ColtsJacksonville […]
Houston Texans Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft
The ink just now dried on the 2026 class, and while many Texans fans want to break out their red pens and strike through several of Nick Caserio’s selections, it’s never too ambitious to look ahead to next year’s class. Fortunately for the Texans, 20 of the Texans 22 projected starters are signed through the […]
Houston Texans News: Meet the Texans’ UDFAs!
Houston Texans News Meet the undrafted rookie free agents hoping to make Texans’ roster (Houston Chronicle) Dylan Horton’s BIG Chance in Houston | Texans Need a Leap Year Breakout + Ealy Look at 27 Wr Class? (KHOU 11 Houston) Texans schedule 2026: Houston’s opponents ahead of NFL’s official release (USA Today) QB Clayton Tune to […]
Why C.J. Stroud is about to have a career year
There’s a mantra in the world of commission selling that states “You’re only as good as your last sale.” Well, the same thing applies in many ways in pro sports. At least as far as a segment of every fan base is concerned. That modified mantra is “You’re only as good as your last game.” […]
Top Houston Texans Storylines Heading Into Rookie Minicamp
Regardless of the speculation and criticism this class of rookies received, they must compete immediately for a spot on the 53-man roster. That process starts tomorrow as the Houston Texans rookie minicamp kicks off tomorrow at Reliant Stadium (boy, it was fun to write that). The media will have their first look at Houston’s newest […]
Houston Texans Position Outlook: Linebacker
The Houston Texans have the best defense in football overall, but let’s take a closer look at their linebacker unit. Houston has a very strong leader in the middle with Azeez Al-Shaair, who recently signed a three-year, $54 million extension to remain with the team long term. Al-Shaair is the quarterback of the defense and […]
Enemy Intel: AFC South Draft Hauls
Beyond evaluating Houston’s draft class, it’s important to assess the incoming talent across the AFC South. Each of the AFC South opponents approached the NFL Draft uniquely; some sought immediate starters, some acquired depth behind starts, and one team went rouge. Below, each class is analyzed, key contributors are spotlighted, and a final grade is […]
Christian Kirk trade results: Texans’ pick used during 2026 NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend in the rearview, teams have introduced their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. That includes a deal made in March 2025, which sent wide […]
Houston Texans 2026 Post-Draft Roster Tiers
The Texans 2026 NFL Draft is a full week in the books. While most pundits grade the Texans’ class between a B and a C, its impact on the roster should not be understated. The Texans bolstered the linebacker room and offensive line while adding depth to almost every position group. This post follows up […]
Value of Things: Texans salary crunch
The Azeez Al-Shaair contract demonstrated one thing. There is still money available for players that perform at a high level. Include Will Anderson in that conversation and there are a lot of Texans on the defensive side of the football that have been paid very well for being arguably the best defense in the NFL […]
Is Texans DE Will Anderson Secretly Related to LeBron James?
If you’ve spent any time watching the NBA Playoffs, especially the very dramatic L.A. Lakers vs. Houston Rockets playoff series that sadly ended with a Lakers win in game six on Friday night, you may have seen some speculation going around about Texans star Will Anderson Jr. and his uncanny resemblance to current Lakers’ guard […]
Weekend Musings: What questions still face the Houston Texans this offseason?
At the time of this writing, the NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Texans are moving from draft prep to those first few offseason workouts before the “NFL Dead Zone” returns. Extensions for key players, mainly Will Anderson Jr. are in the books, and now the squad can move from off-field debate on […]
Weekend Poll: Can the 2026 Texans win it all?
With the draft in the rear-view mirror and training camp still out ahead, let’s burn some time and thought predicting the future. Do you think Nick Caserio and his staff have built a roster that Demeco Ryans and his staff can leverage to win Houston their first Super Bowl trophy? Is this the year? Or […]
Winners and Losers after the Houston Texans 2026 NFL Draft
Being the older sibling means eventually learning that comfort is fragile. Once a younger sibling arrives, attention is divided, expectations increase, and the margin for error shrinks. Nothing is officially lost—but nothing is guaranteed, either.The NFL operates the same way. Draft picks don’t just add talent; they redistribute career security. Competition is the league’s currency, […]
The 2026 Texans secondary is historically talented
When Nick Caserio drafted Derek Stingley Jr. over Sauce Gardner I thought they got it wrong. But they didn’t. Sting is now considered the top CB in the NFL. When they drafted Kamari Lassiter I was hopefully optimistic he would contribute. He definitely has. When Calen Bullock heard his name called, I smiled cause he […]
Houston Texans News: Could Caserio have made another trade during the draft?
Houston Texans News Way Too Early Houston Texans 53 Man Roster Projection, Version 2.0 (Houston Press) Nick Caserio Hints Texans Almost Made Another Draft Trade (Yahoo! Sports) Giants closing in on ex-Texans $2 million starter, Dexter Lawrence replacement (Sporting News) Texans UDFAs With the Best Chance to Make Week 1 Roster (Sports Illustrated) NFL News […]
Houston Texans Draft Class Grades
The Houston Texans did not have many holes on their roster entering the 2026 NFL Draft, but there were a few spots that needed work, and they addressed those needs early. ROUND ONE: Georgia Tech Guard Keylan Rutledge (A-) Regardless of all the additions that were made along the offensive line throughout free agency, it […]
BREAKING: Texans Sign LB Azeez Al-Shaair to Extension
The draft may be over, but the 2026 offseason is still a live wire for the Houston Texans! NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo are reporting that the Texans are signing LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a 3-year extension, keeping him in Houston through the 2029 season. UPDATE: NFL.com insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport are […]
Houston Texans News: Which position will Rutledge play?
Houston Texans News Texans’ post-draft depth chart: Will Keylan Rutledge play center or guard? (Houston Chronicle) Texans 12-man undrafted class includes punter Jack Stonehouse, corner Stephen Hall, Ivy League star Josh Pitsenberger (KPRC 2 Houston) Analysis: Wade Woodaz’s fit with the Houston Texans (TigerNet) Harris Hits: John Harris on every pick in the Texans’ 2026 […]
Groupthink: Reactions to the Texans Draft and what could have been
Houston’s draft is in the books. While their first two selections were a resounding received with positivity, the rest of the draft doesn’t follow a logical stream of consciousness. The chatter around the draft is heavily centered around Marlin Klein, who will define this class as much as Keylan Rutledge and Kayden McDonald. As the […]
The Day After the Day After (Plus a Day or Two): Recapping the Houston Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft actions
The Day After the Day After…when the raw, immediate emotions from the aftermath of a game diminish into the realm of clarity and the proverbial (or literal) hangover no longer haunts the mind. With that, a review of the Houston Texans and the 2026 NFL Draft. Zaniness in the 1st Round…yep: With all the mock […]
Value of Things: Guide to draft grades
I’m going to do something a little bit different in this space than most of other people. One of the benefits of a classical education (read: liberal arts) is a reading of the classics. In Socrates “Apology”, he asserted that he was the wisest man in Athens because he did not pretend to know that […]
Houston Texans fans react: Grading the 2026 Draft Class
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. The Houston Texans added eight players to their roster, addressing various positional and depth needs. Concurrently, the sports media that spent so much time evaluating prospects and looking at team’s needs is now engaging in the time-honored tradition of instant grades for a group of players that […]
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