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Houston Texans

-- Dell & Noel Sit Sunday; Noel OUT a Few Weeks --
Sun Aug 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) and WR Jaylin Noel (pinkie finger/hamstring) did not practice on Sunday. Noel will be out for a few weeks after suffering a little bit of a setback.

-- Graham Mertz Lost for the Season --
Sat Aug 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Houston Texans QB Graham Mertz (knee) tore his ACL during Thursday night’s preseason game. He is lost for the season.

-- Texans Make Player Moves --
Sat Aug 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans have signed veteran QB Brett Rypien and placed QB Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Graham Mertz Likely Tore His ACL --
Fri Aug 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans believe QB Graham Mertz (knee) tore his ACL during Thursday night’s preseason opener vs the Chargers. There is expected to be additional testing to confirm the injury.

-- Tank Dell Fully Practices in Team Drills on Monday --
Mon Aug 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) participated in full-team drills on Monday.

-- Jawhar Jordan Injures Hip --
Sat Aug 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (hip) is sidelined with a hip flexor strain, per league sources. The team hopes to get him back in roughly a week.

-- Texans Activate Jaylin Noel --
Fri Aug 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have activated WR Jaylin Noel (finger) from the active NFI list.

-- Texans Henry To'oTo'o --
Thu Aug 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have signed LB Henry To'oTo'o to a two-year $16M contract extension. He can earn $1M more in incentives on this deal.

-- Tank Dell Takes Another Step --
Wed Aug 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) took part in practice while wearing full pads on Wednesday. It’s the first time that Dell has practiced in pads since he suffered a severe knee injury in December 2024. Dell was not placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of camp, but the team has brought him along deliberately given how long he has been out of action.

-- Texans IR D.J. Turner --
Tue Aug 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have placed WR D.J. Turner (undisclosed) on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. His season will end on injured reserve, or the Texans will reach an injury settlement with him and release him.

-- Texans Re-Sign Mario Edwards --
Sun Aug 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have re-signed veteran DT Mario Edwards.

-- Texans Sign Jadeveon Clowney --
Sun Aug 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney has signed with the Houston Texans.

-- Texans Workout Two RBs --
Thu Jul 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Houston worked out veteran RB Hassan Haskins and RB Alexander Mattison.

-- Texans WR Injury Update --
Wed Jul 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio says WR Jaylin Noel (finger) will be out a few weeks. Meanwhile, WR Tank Dell (knee) will be limited in practice for a few weeks.

-- Texans NFI Jaylin Noel --
Tue Jul 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have placed WR Jaylin Noel (undisclosed) on the active NFI list.

-- Joe Mixon Has Said He is Done with Football --
Thu Jul 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports former Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot) has told former teammates he will never play football again. After having more surgery on his injured foot, there is still a lack of blood flow to the foot.

-- Nico Collins Speaks --
Sun Jul 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans WR Nico Collins was limited in minicamp, working on the side, but he said Sunday, July 19th, that it was not due to any kind of injury. The coaching staff and general manager were simply holding him back as a precaution, and trying to get him ready for training camp.

-- Texans Sign 4th-Rounder Febechi Nwaiwu --
Thu Jul 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans have signed 4th-round draft pick OG Febechi Nwaiwu to a four-year, $5.625 million contract.

-- Braden Smith Underwent Neck Surgery --
Wed Jul 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Houston reports Texans OT Braden Smith (neck) underwent neck surgery earlier this offseason. He is tracking towards a full recovery by training camp.

-- Woody Marks Watch --
Mon Jul 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans RB Woody Marks has been working on learning the route tree, as it is anticipated that he will have a larger role in the passing game behind RB David Montgomery. "He's going to get lots of opportunities. Last year we brought him along slower, which was good to help him kind of learn the game. And once he learned the game, he played a lot faster," running backs coach and assistant HC Danny Barrett said. "And you can see him now playing even faster. So, his role is going to pick up some third downs, special teams. He's a kickoff return guy. But, more importantly, probably in the passing game as well."

-- Woody Marks Adapting Smoothly --
Mon Jul 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans RB Woody Marks is adapting smoothly to his new role, which includes complementary rushing, increased passing game usage and kick returns. The Texans envision a solid workload for Marks that includes third-down pass-catching duties and carries along with a new role on kickoff returns.

-- Texans Release Two --
Thu Jul 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have waived DB Ajani Carter and LB Xavier Thomas. Both players were waived with injury designations earlier in the offseason and will be free to sign with other clubs if they go unclaimed.

-- Texans TE Plans --
Sun Jun 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans OC Nick Caley says he wants to give the team's tight ends an increased role in the offense in 2026, after they fought through various injuries last season. TE Dalton Schultz missed Houston's playoff game due to a strained calf, TE Cade Stover was sidelined for an extended period after breaking his foot in the season opener and TE Brevin Jordan sustained a torn patellar tendon in training camp, leading to the Texans deploying TE Blake Fisher as their main blocking tight end.

-- Marlin Klein Tweaks Hamstring --
Fri Jun 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans rookie TE Marlin Klein (hamstring), a second-round draft pick from Michigan, tweaked his hamstring and was sidelined at OTAs this week, per league source. It's not regarded as a long-term injury.

-- Tank Dell Watch --
Thu Jun 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) participated in team drills during OTAs on Thursday.

-- Texans Sign First-Rounder Keylan Rutledge --
Thu Jun 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have signed first-round draft pick OG Keylan Rutledge to a four-year contract worth $19.276 million, including a $10.479 million signing bonus.

-- E.J. Speed Lost for the Season --
Tue Jun 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans LB E.J. Speed (quadriceps) fully tore his quadriceps tendon and will miss the entire regular season.

-- Brevin Jordan Rehab Update --
Thu May 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports Texans HC DeMeco Ryans says TE Brevin Jordan (knee) is being eased back in during OTAs.

-- Tank Dell Rehab Update --
Thu May 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Houston Texans HC DeMeco Ryans says WR Tank Dell (knee) is working on the side during OTAs. When he's ready to be back, he'll be back.

-- Nico Collins Gets a Raise --
Tue May 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Houston Texans Pro-Bowl WR Nico Collins and the team have reached agreement on an adjusted contract that guarantees his salary the next two seasons, and also includes a $9 million cash increase this year and an $8 million cash increase next year, per his agents.

-- E.J. Speed Suffers Serious Injury --
Fri May 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans veteran LB E.J. Speed suffered a partially torn quadriceps and partially torn quadriceps tendon that will require surgery and should allow him to return at some point this season, per league sources. Dallas Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper, a widely renowned orthopedic surgeon, is expected to perform the procedure, per sources. The medical outlook for Speed is at least a three-month recovery followed by rehab and some hope he can return to play during the season with no exact timetable.

-- Texans Sign Three More Drafted Rookies --
Thu May 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have signed 2nd-round draft pick TE Marlin Klein, 5th-rounder S Kamari Ramsey and 6th-rounder WR Lewis Bond to four-year contracts.

-- Texans Sign 4th-Rounder Wade Woodaz --
Wed May 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have signed 4th-round draft pick LB Wade Woodaz to a four-year contract.

-- Texans Sign 6th-Rounder Lewis Bond --
Tue May 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have signed 6th-round draft pick WR Lewis Bond to a four-year contract.

-- Tank Dell Rehab Update --
Sun May 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Houston reports Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) is running and cutting, but not yet 100% healthy. That said, Dell has made a lot of progress and is doing well in the Texans’ offseason conditioning program.

-- Texans Sign 2nd-Rounder Kayden McDonald --
Sat May 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans and 2nd-round draft pick DT Kayden McDonald reached agreement today on a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $12,904,752.

-- Texans Extend Azeez Al-Shaair --
Wed Apr 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans and Pro Bowl LB Azeez Al-Shaair have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension worth $54 million.

-- Nico Collins Going Nowhere --
Fri Apr 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio spoke on WR Nico Collins: "We're not trading WR Nico Collins. They can take it and shove it. We're not trading Nico."

-- Texans Expected to Make Trade During the Draft --
Thu Apr 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio is expected to make trades during the 2026 NFL Draft.

-- Texans Extend Will Anderson Jr. --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans and All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr. have agreed on a blockbuster, 3-year, $150M extension with $134M guaranteed to make him the NFL’s highest paid non-QB ever. The deal includes a rare no-trade clause.

-- Tank Dell Watch --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio says the team hopes to have a better idea as the team gets through the spring regarding on WR Tank Dell’s (knee) recovery.

-- Texans Host Zion Young --
Sun Apr 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have hosted Missouri DE Zion Young for a visit.

-- Texans Host Caleb Douglas --
Wed Apr 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Texas Tech WR Caleb Douglas visited the Texans on Wednesday, with the Eagles up next on Thursday in Philadelphia.

-- Texans Pick Up 5th-Year Team Options on Two --
Wed Apr 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Houston Texans have exercised the 2027 fifth-year options on the contracts of QB C.J. Stroud and All Pro DE Will Anderson, per source. Stroud is now due $25.904M in 2027, while Anderson is due $21.512M. Both players are also extension eligible.

-- Texans Host Miles Kitselman --
Tue Apr 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Tennessee TE Miles Kitselman visited with the Houston Texans on Tuesday.

-- Texans Acquire Marte Mapu --
Tue Apr 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans have acquired LB Marte Mapu and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

-- Texans Hosting Martin Emerson Jr. --
Mon Apr 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Browns starting CB Martin Emerson Jr., who missed last season after tearing his Achilles, is on a visit with the Texans, source said.

-- Tank Dell Rehab Update --
Tue Mar 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Houston Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said “I don’t know” if WR Tank Dell (knee) will be ready for OTAs but he knows “he’ll [be] back at some point this year.”

-- Texans Sign Wyatt Teller --
Tue Mar 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have signed free-agent OG Wyatt Teller to a two-year contract.

-- Texans Give David Montgomery a New Deal --
Sun Mar 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports new Houston Texans RB David Montgomery's deal has been upgraded to a two-year, $16.5 million contract, including a $6.5 million signing bonus.

-- Texans Sign Evan Brown --
Sat Mar 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have signed free-agent OG Evan Brown to a one-year contract worth up to $3.5 million.

-- Texans Sign Foster Moreau --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have signed free-agent TE Foster Moreau. He gets two years for $6.3 million guaranteed with another $1 million incentives.

-- Texans Release Mario Edwards Jr. --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have officially released DT Mario Edwards Jr. (failed physical designation), recovering from torn pec.

-- Texans Working to Sign Foster Moreau --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NOLA.com reports free-agent TE Foster Moreau is in talks with the Houston Texans.

-- Texans Sign Logan Hall --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have agreed to sign free-agent DL Logan Hall to a two-year contract.

-- Texans Acquire Kai Kroeger --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have acquired P Kai Kroeger from the Saints for a pick swap.

-- Texans Sign Jake Hummel --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Houston Texans have agreed to sign free-agent LB Jake Hummel to a two-year contract.

-- Texans Sign Braden Smith --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Houston Texans have agreed to sign free-agent OT Braden Smith to a two-year, $25 million contract with $13.5M fully guaranteed.

-- Texans Extend Ka'imi Fairbairn --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have signed PK Ka'imi Fairbairn to a two-year, $13 million contract extension.

-- Texans Sign Reed Blakenship --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans have agreed to sign S Reed Blakenship to a three-year, $24.75 million contract.

-- Texans Sign Dominique Robinson --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent DE Dominique Robinson has agreed to sign with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.

-- Texans Re-Sign Sheldon Rankins --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have re-signed DT Sheldon Rankins to a two-year contract with $12 million in guarantees.

-- Texans Re-Sign Ed Ingram --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have re-signed OG Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5M contract.

-- Texans Re-Sign Naquan Jones --
Sun Mar 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have re-signed DT Naquan Jones to a one-year, $2 million contract with a maximum value of $2.5 million.

-- Texans Re-Sign E.J. Speed --
Sat Mar 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have re-signed LB E.J. Speed to a two-year contract with a maximum value of $13 million, including $7.5 million guaranteed.

-- Jalen Pitre Restructures --
Sat Mar 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have restructured the contract of S Jalen Pitre.

-- Texans Extend Dalton Schultz --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have agreed to terms on a one-year extension worth $12.6 million, sources say, with $17.6 million now guaranteed combining 2026 and 2027.

-- Texans Release Joe Mixon; Not Expected to Play in 2026 --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have released RB Joe Mixon (foot). Mixon is not expected to play this season as he deals with a foot injury from the offseason. Mixon requested his release Thursday, a source said. A day later, the Texans granted it, releasing him with a non-football injury designation. It saves Houston $8 million in cap space.

-- Texans Re-Sign M.J. Stewart --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have re-signed S M.J. Stewart to a one-year contract, per a league source.

-- Texans Extend Danielle Hunter --
Thu Mar 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have signed DE Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension through 2027.

-- Derek Stingley Restructures --
Thu Mar 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans have restructured CB Derek Stingley.

-- Texans Re-Sign Trent Brown --
Thu Mar 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have re-signed OT Trent Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million.

-- Adios Jimmie Ward --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefer reports the Houston Texans will be releasing veteran S Jimmie Ward. Houston will save $750K on their salary cap.

-- Texans Trade Tytus Howard --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms on a trade to send starting OT Tytus Howard to Cleveland in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. As part of the trade, Howard gets $45M in new money.

-- Texans Fire Jerrod Johnson --
Thu Feb 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have fired QBs coach Jerrod Johnson.

-- Adios Joe Mixon After Surgery? --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans are expected to explore the high-end free-agent running back market, per NFL sources. GM Nick Caserio disclosed that RB Joe Mixon (foot) had offseason surgery. The Texans are expected to ultimately part ways with Mixon, per league sources, and release him from his three-year, $27 million contract

-- C.J. Stroud Going Nowhere --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports Texans GM Nick Caserio called any talk about trading QB C.J. Stroud “moronic.” He said Stroud will be the #Texans quarterback in 2026.

-- Texans Name James Ferentz --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have named James Ferentz TEs Coach.

-- Texans Extend DBs Coach Dino Vasso --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans DBs coach Dino Vasso is pulling out of all defensive coordinator opportunities and will return to Houston with a new contract extension.

-- Adios Nick Chubb? --
Thu Jan 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports veteran RB Nick Chubb is unlikely to return to the Texans.

-- Tank Dell Watch --
Wed Jan 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio says he anticipates WR Tank Dell (knee) being ready for the start of the offseason program.

-- Joe Mixon's Injured Foot Never Improved --
Wed Jan 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports Texans GM Nick Caserio says RB Joe Mixon (foot) had a medical condition that never improved. “He didn’t jump off a building. He wasn’t doing anything irresponsible. It was a freak thing.” Mixon has not been seen by the team in a while, so they want to get an examination of his foot before determining if he can play in 2026.

-- Joe Mixon in Limbo for 2026 --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports Texans HC DeMeco Ryans says as of right now, he doesn’t know if RB Joe Mixon (foot) will remain with the team in the future.

-- Woody Marks Injures Shoulder --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (shoulder) is questionable to return to today's game against the Patriots with a shoulder injury.

-- Dalton Schultz OUT With a Calf Injury --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) is OUT for the rest of today's game against the Patriots with a left calf injury.

-- Nico Collins Inactive Today --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) is inactive for today's game against the Patriots.

-- Texans Friday Injury Update - Collins OUT --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) and WR Justin Watson (concussion) are OUT. OT Trent Brown (ankle) is questionable to play this week.

-- Texans Thursday Injury Update - Collins Sits --
Thu Jan 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans DE Denico Autry (knee), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Nico Collins (concussion), and WR Justin Watson (concussion) did not practice on Thursday. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), OL Tytus Howard (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee), and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited. LS Austin Brinkman (knee), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), and S Jaylen Reed (knee) fully practiced.

-- Nico Collins Absent Thursday --
Thu Jan 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chronicle reports Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) is not at the portion of practice open to media members on Thursday, as he remains in concussion protocol. Obviously, it’s a long shot he plays Sunday against the Patriots, considering the steps he must clear.

-- Texans Wednesday Injury Update - Collins Sits --
Wed Jan 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans DE Denico Autry (knee), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Nico Collins (concussion), and WR Justin Watson (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), OL Tytus Howard (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee), and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited. LS Austin Brinkman (knee), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), and S Jaylen Reed (knee) fully practiced.

-- Nico Collins Absent Wednesday --
Wed Jan 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) was absent from Wednesday’s practice.

-- Nico Collins Injured --
Mon Jan 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (head) likely suffered a concussion in tonight's game against the Steelers.

-- Texans Activate Jaylen Reed; Release One --
Mon Jan 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have released DE Darrell Taylor and activated S Jaylen Reed from injured reserve.

-- Texans Saturday Injury Update --
Sat Jan 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) is OUT. DB Jaylen Reed (forearm) and CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) are questionable to play on Monday night.

-- Texans Friday Injury Update --
Fri Jan 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not practice on Friday. DL Denico Autry (ankle), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle), OL Tytus Howard (ankle), and OT Trent Brown (ankle) were limited. LB Jamal Hill (calf), DL Sheldon Rankins (elbow), DB Jaylen Reed (forearm), CB Derek Stingley (oblique), LS Austin Brinkman (knee), OT Tay Ersery (thumb), and CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) fully practiced.

-- Texans Thursday Injury Update --
Thu Jan 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans DL Denico Autry (ankle), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle), OL Tytus Howard (ankle), and RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. OT Trent Brown (ankle), LB Jamal Hill (calf), DL Sheldon Rankins (elbow), DB Jaylen Reed (forearm), and CB Derek Stingley (oblique) were limited. LS Austin Brinkman (knee), CB Ajani Carter (hamstring), OT Tay Ersery (thumb), and CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) fully practiced.

-- Jaylen Reed Designated to Return --
Thu Jan 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have designated S Jaylen Reed (forearm) to return from injured reserve.

-- Nico Collins Will Not Play Today --
Sun Jan 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans WR Nico Collins won’t play today. A team source says the Texans want to rest their veteran wide receiver ahead of the playoffs. You can expect a lot of action for their two rookies... WR Jayden Higgins and WR Jaylin Noel.

-- Joe Mixon Update --
Tue Dec 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans could choose to toll RB Joe Mixon’s contract or just get rid of the contract. Mixon got some procedures on his own, away from the Texans, not from the Texans medical personnel, and it apparently affected the foot, the blood flow, and progress turned into a stall. The major takeaway is the reason there’s so much mystery about this is because Mixon prefers it that way ... there was electromagnetic therapy that was done to try to reduce inflammation in the foot.

-- Texans Activate Justin Watson --
Mon Dec 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Houston Texans have activated WR Justin Watson (Achilles) from injured reserve.

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