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Graham Mertz Struggles in NFL Preseason Debut for Texans

Graham Mertz was a leader on and off the field throughout his collegiate career with the Wisconsin Badgers and Florida Gators. After four seasons at Wisconsin, Mertz had high aspirations with the Gators, especially going into 2024.

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Texans Promising Rookie Impresses in Preseason Debut Against Vikings

The first preseason contest of the year always brings the top rookies on the roster. Not all of the top picks for the Houston Texans were involved in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, but those who were impressed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy checks all boxes in preseason start versus Texans

For a player who had gone nearly a full year without playing, it was the kind of performance Minnesota needed to see.

Young Vikings fan's bold request to J.J. McCarthy pays off

Shedeur Sanders makes strong first impression in Browns' QB competition

ESPN fantasy expert says these players could be 2025 NFL breakout stars

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Texans Receive Update on C.J. Gardner-Johnson Ahead of Preseason Opener

A day after fearing he was lost for the season with a torn ACL, it appears Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson may return much sooner than expected. According

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The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 3,000 yards in the 2024-25 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing TDs without making the NFL playoffs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Super Bowl touchdown pass leaders' quiz

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / August 8

GM Nick Caserio Shares Key for Texans' Offensive Line

General manager Nick Caserio was active in retooling the Houston Texans roster around quarterback C.J. Stroud. The Texans have won back-to-back AFC South titles with Stroud as their quarterback, but have fallen in the Divisional Round each year.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Texans’ CJ Gardner-Johnson gets encouraging injury update after torn ACL fears

The Houston Texans identified CJ Gardner-Johnson as someone who could potentially elevate the defense to the next tier, valuing his big-game experience and notable ball-hawking skills.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Texans’ Nick Chubb puts himself in Derrick Henry ‘category’

On the path to taking the field in a Houston Texans uniform, Nick Chubb doesn’t hold back, saying he’s still at the level of an elite running back. After two injury-plagued seasons, Chubb insists he can remain among the NFL’s elite well into his 30s, placing himself in the same conversation as Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry.

DeMeco Ryans News / A to Z Sports / August 8

Texans receive fantastic news for DeMeco Ryans' defense right before they start preseason action

The Houston Texans got quite the injury scare this week when a veteran safety went down with a concerning injury. Reports swirled regarding his status for this season, but now, there is some positive clarity on the situation.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Houston Texans on SI / August 8

Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Lands Huge Injury Update

Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson received great news surrounding his latest injury scare suffered during this week's training camp practice.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / August 8

Texans get encouraging — and surprising — news on star defender

Texans get encouraging — and surprising — news regarding star defender injury

The Houston Texans went on a bit of an injury roller-coaster ride.

Chargers star's brutal injury shows why players should hold out

Chargers HC discusses if Najee Harris will be ready for Week 1

Packers star safety aiming for Week 1 return after injuring calf

Ravens dealing with worst-case scenario with promising rookie

Is Daniel Jones new favorite to win job after Anthony Richardson injury?

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8

AFC Notes: C.J. Stroud, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

Flashier transactions and players have dominated the headlines in Jacksonville since new Jaguars GM James Gladstone arrived, but he said recently one of the biggest lessons he took from his time with the Rams was how important depth on the offensive line was.

Houston Texans News / The Lead / August 8

Texans Have Much to Prove in Preseason Opener

Football is back, and from now until Feb. 8, we will all be glued to the television, enjoying the 2025 NFL season. The Houston Texans open their preseason against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, and it will be the first look at the 2025 edition of the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Derrick Henry has Texans RB Nick Chubb ready to show age is just a number

Nick Chubb believes he can follow in the footsteps of Ravens star Derrick Henry as a running back who continues to thrive into his 30s.

Ravens rookie to miss season after suffering major knee injury

Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested for allegedly violating bail

Multiple reports indicate Texans avoided worst-case scenario with C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'Most 100-rushing yard games in NFL history' quiz

Jimmie Ward News / Pro Football Rumors / August 8

Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested for allegedly violating bail

Jimmie Ward is due in court next week for a hearing on his third-degree felony charge. That hearing had been postponed from mid-July to Aug. 13. In advance of that, the Texans safety was arrested again.

Jimmie Ward News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Jimmie Ward arrested for 2nd time of offseason

Jimmie Ward has gotten himself into some more trouble with the law. The Houston Texans safety Ward was arrested on Thursday evening in Montgomery County, Tex., KPRC in Houston reports.