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Justin Watson
No lock for 53-man roster
Jared Koch of SI.com does not include Watson on his projected 53-man roster for the Texans in 2026.
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Lewis Bond
Shines in OTAs
Jared Koch of SI.com relays that Bond has been one of the most impressive performers during OTAs and is making an early case for regular work in the Texans' offense.
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C.J. Stroud
At crossroads for 2026
Stroud had one of the worst performances of his career in the Texans' AFC Divisional Round loss to the Patriots in January, and Nick Shook of NFL.com believes that the 24-year-old quarterback's long-term outlook will depend on how he performs in 2026.
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C.J. Stroud
Has backing of Texans owner
Texans owner Cal McNair told reports Monday that he's "fully committed" to Stroud as the team's quarterback heading into 2026, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
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Azeez Al-Shaair
Inks lucrative extension Wednesday
Al-Shaair, who is recovering from an offseason thumb procedure, signed a three-year, $54 million extension with the Texans on Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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Kayden McDonald
Likely to have immediate role
McDonald is likely to have the chance to start immediately along the Texans' defensive line, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports.
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Nico Collins
GM shuts down trade talks
Texans general manager Nick Caserio told reporters Friday that the team is not looking to trade Collins, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Will Anderson
Gets sought-after extension
Anderson inked a three-year, $150 million extension with the Texans on Friday, DJ Bien-Aime and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Will Anderson
Could reset pass rusher market
Anderson could be the first edge rusher to reach a $50 million AAV with a contract extension, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
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Will Anderson
Fifth-year option picked up
The Texans exercised Anderson's fifth-year option on Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime and Field Yates of ESPN.com report.
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C.J. Stroud
Has fifth-year option picked up
Stroud's fifth-year option was picked up by the Texans on Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime and Field Yates of ESPN.com report.
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Tank Dell
Return date still in flux
Dell, who's been sidelined since Week 16 of the 2024 season due to a serious knee injury, may not be ready to participate in the Texans' OTAs, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Reed Blankenship
Dynamic playmaker for Houston
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com believes that Blankenship joining the Texans was one of the best under-the-radar free agent signings of the offseason.
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Woody Marks
Texans RB room in transition
Marks' fellow running back Joe Mixon was released by the Texans on Friday following the team's trade with the Lions for David Montgomery on Monday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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David Montgomery
Could be headed for starting role
Montgomery has an opportunity for a much bigger role and workload in 2026 after Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that he was traded to the Texans on Monday.
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Will Anderson
Extension talks may bear fruit soon
Extending Anderson is a priority for the Texans in the offseason, and a deal could be reached soon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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C.J. Stroud
Defended by GM
Texans' general manager Nick Caserio said the team will not trade Stroud this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Joe Mixon
Cut candidate for Houston
Mixon is a top cut candidate for the Texans this offseason, Mike Jones of The Athletic reports.
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C.J. Stroud
Predicted to get O-line help
The Texans are likely to prioritize getting Stroud better protection this offseason, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
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Davis Mills
Sleeper candidate for Dolphins?
Ben Solak of ESPN.com identifies Mills as a potential trade candidate for the Dolphins this offseason.
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C.J. Stroud
Could be headed for stalemate
Stroud and the Texans may not be able to agree to a long-term contract this offseason, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
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Will Anderson
Distant second for DPOY award
Anderson received 77 points to finish second in the Defensive Player of the Year award competition behind unanimous selection Myles Garrett, per the Associated Press.
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Will Anderson
Likely looking for big extension
Anderson is expected to seek a contract extension worth more than $40 million per season, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
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Ed Ingram
Wanted back in Houston
Ingram is a player that Texans GM Nick Caserio expects to begin contract talks with soon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Tank Dell
Likely available for OTAs
General manager Nick Caserio said Wednesday that he expects Dell to be available for offseason activities, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
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