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Texans prioritized other players over Laremy Tunsil for extensions

One of the more notable moves during the opening stages of free agency was the trade sending Laremy Tunsil from the Texans to the Commanders.

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Texans sign journeyman DB on $2.5 million deal

The Houston Texans have been busy acquiring defensive talent this offseason and did so again on Monday. In what could be a smart move, the front office improved the depth of the secondary after signing journeyman Ronald Darby.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17

Texans agree to a one-year deal with veteran journeyman CB

Another Texans cornerback move has been worked out, this time in the case of an outside free agent addition. Ronald Darby has agreed to a one-year Houston deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

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Ronald Darby News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17

Texans Cut Three Players, Sign CB Ronald Darby

According to Adam Schefter, the Texans are signing CB Ronald Darby to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. The Houston Texans also announced on Monday they

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / March 17

Texans cut WR Kearis Jackson, S Brandon Hill, CB Anthony Averett

Houston has moved on from three players on Monday. The Texans announced they have waived receiver Kearis Jackson and safety Brandon Hill along with releasing cornerback Anthony Averett.

Laremy Tunsil News / Toro Times / March 17

Laremy Tunsil reveals why he was shockingly traded by the Texans

When it came to what the Houston Texans needed to work on this offseason, the offensive line was in that conversation. C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times and the lack of pass protection cost the Texans a chance to upset the Chiefs in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Jakob Johnson News / Houston Texans on SI / March 17

Texans Signing Former Giants FB

The Houston Texans are bringing a fullback into the fold for the 2025 season. According to multiple sources, the Texans have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent fullback Jakob Johnson.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / March 17

C.J. Stroud Could Have Serious Worry After Texans' Free Agency

The Houston Texans have not wasted any time making considerable adjustments this offseason –– especially so when it comes to changing up their offensive line unit.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Derek Stingley Jr.'s contract extension with Texans doesn't mean what you think it means for Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie

Derek Stingley Jr.'s contract extension with the Houston Texans will impact the Kansas City Chiefs' ability to retain CB Trent McDuffie, but not in the way you might think. On Monday, Stingley agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Texans, which will place him among the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 17

Expert Reveals Texans' Worst Possible Draft Scenario

The Houston Texans are walking into this year's draft with a few potential directions to go with their first-round pick, but no route likely sticks out more than their needs on the offensive line.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Stefon Diggs fuels big rumor with social media change

Stefon Diggs is searching for a new team as he recovers from a torn ACL that prematurely ended his 2024 season, and some fans are wondering if the veteran receiver wants to return to his former team.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Texans Legend JJ Watt Sends 2-Word Message About Derek Stingley Jr. Move

There are few NFL players who have made a bigger impact on a franchise than JJ Watt made with the Houston Texans. To this day, he is still the biggest name ever attached to the franchise.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 17

Analyst Urges Texans to Avoid Top Prospect in NFL Draft

The Houston Texans won't sit extremely high in this year's NFL Draft, as they land 25th on the board with their first-round pick, but it still gives the team a great opportunity to add another young, impact player to either side of the ball with the right choice.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 17

Texans Have One Major Need to Address This Offseason

The Houston Texans entered this offseason with no shortage of questions on their offensive line, and now just one week into the opening of free agency, it's safe to say the front office has made a wide assortment of changes upfront for the 2025 campaign.

Jon Weeks News / Battle Red Blog / March 17

Jon Weeks and the end of an era for the Houston Texans

Even if not completely unforeseen, this move still stuns. By the time of this publication, the news that the Houston Texans plan to open the 2025-26 season with a new long snapper will be an accepted fact.

Derek Stingley News / Field Level Media / March 17

Report: Texans CB Derek Stingley to sign $90M extension

The Houston Texans and cornerback Derek Stingley agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, according to multiple reports Monday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 17

Stingley Jr. becomes latest from 2019 LSU squad to get huge extension

Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. becomes latest star from stacked 2019 LSU squad to secure a massive extension

Nearly six years after winning a national championship at LSU, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and his college teammates are making major coin in the NFL.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 17

Texans, CB Derek Stingley Jr. agree to record-breaking extension

For the second time this offseason, the cornerback market has been reset.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Could the Packers add $13.7M weapon for Jordan Love?

The Green Bay Packers have only made two moves so far this offseason. Brian Gutekunst has remained patient rather than adopting the aggressive approach that many expected him to have.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 17

Jets reporter shares interesting Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson, C.J. Stroud stats

Almost immediately after the news broke that the New York Jets planned to replace Aaron Rodgers with former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields via free agency, some suggested that adding Fields to the roster could help the Jets sign wide receiver Garrett Wilson to a contract extension since the two were teammates at Ohio State.

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Houston Texans News / Toro Times / March 17

Ranking the Texans 3 greatest needs after first week of free agency

It's already been a busy offseason for the Houston Texans. After going 10-7 and losing in the second round of the NFL Playoffs, Houston has identified where they want to see improvement.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Stefon Diggs is working out with an intriguing QB

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs sparked rumors with a recent workout video showing him on the field with a notable quarterback. A recent video originally posted by Alkeme Performance Training showed Diggs running routes as he rehabs from the torn ACL he suffered with the Houston Texans last season.

Christian Kirk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 14

Texans Create Over $12M By Reworking WR Christian Kirk’s Deal

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Texans are reworking WR Christian Kirk‘s deal to create over $12 million in cap space. Kirk was originally due a base salary of $15.5 million but that was converted into a $14 million signing bonus to lower his base salary to the $1.17 million league minimum.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / March 11