February 23, 2026
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You haven't truly hit the dead part of the offseason until trade rumors begin to circulate.
The Houston Texans got their own taste of it last week when former ESPN draft guru Todd McShay suggested teams could begin calling general manager Nick Caserio about the status of quarterback C.J. Stroud.
McShay isn't technically wrong.
Given the national debate surrounding Stroud's playoff performance, and whether Houston should lock him up to a long-term extension, it'd make sense if teams picked up the phone to call.
But the Texans aren't seeking to trade Stroud. He'll be their Week 1 starter, barring an unexpected injury.
In the meantime, the Texans have more pressing issues to address. Like how they'll fix their offensive line, and whether Joe Mixon will return. We've answered some of these questions in previous stories, but we wanted to get it all in one place.
Click here to read the rest of my 2026 offseason guide, which gives you everything you need to know about the Texans ahead of free agency and the draft.
 | Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter |
Photo by: Susan Barber
WR Tank Dell: Coach DeMeco Ryans said Dell made a push for the playoffs before the Texans' season ended prematurely. That indicates that he's on track to return by the team's offseason program. He could be a huge factor next season for the Texans, who need more weapons.
Houston Texans organization: Harris County agreed to move forward with the framework of a plan that will allow the Texans to build a state-of-the-art headquarters. The county will fund infrastructure needs in the Bridgeland area. The proposed facility is expected to open in 2029.
Texans' running game: The Texans aren't sure if Joe Mixon will be able to play in 2026, setting up an interesting decision ahead of free agency. Do the Texans cut Mixon or keep him? The Texans struggled to run it consistently in 2025, and need an upgrade there if Mixon is not available.
Last week's Trivia question: Who is the Texans' all-time leader in tackles?
Last week's answer: Brian Cushing (664 tackles). Shoutout to Zach Kunkel for being the first to answer correctly!
This week's question: Only two players have played 150 or more games for the Texans. Name both players.
The first person to email me the correct answer to this Trivia question gets a shoutout in the next newsletter.
Photo by: Ric Tapia, Getty Images
The Texans pick No. 28 in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. A look at a dozen prospects they could take with their first pick.
Thanks for following along with my work this season. It was a fun year.
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