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The Houston Texans are a total wild card when it comes to the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Will the Texans stay put at 25th overall, move up to land perhaps an offensive lineman or wide receiver, or move down and add more draft capital?

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / April 21

Nick Caley will allow C.J. Stroud to take ownership of the offense as requested

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won offensive rookie of the year under offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik in 2023. But Stroud regressed in 2024, costing Slowik his job.

Texans' C.J. Stroud Gets Honest on Relationship with Steph Curry

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was in the building for game one of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, there to show some support for the hometown team and get a look at some NBA playoff basketball.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 20

Texans' NFL Draft Plans Could be Spoiled by Hated AFC Rival

The Houston Texans seem to be leaning toward getting quarterback C.J. Stroud some protection with the 25th overall pick of the NFL Draft, especially after trading away five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil.

NFL News / Toro Times / April 19

Chiefs could steal Texans' ideal C.J. Stroud protector with latest NFL draft buzz

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, teams are eager to strengthen their rosters. The latest buzz, for example, has the Kansas City Chiefs trading with the Minnesota Vikings to move up and secure the 24th pick in the draft — just one pick ahead of the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 19

Texans' Aggressive Trade Proposal Lands Electrifying Weapon for C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans have been forced to revamp their offense this offseason, but they still have plenty of work left to do. We already know about all of the problems the Texans have along their offensive line, but they also must add some more weapons for C.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 18

Houston Texans Make Tight End Move That C.J. Stroud Will Love

The Houston Texans have re-signed tight end Irv Smith Jr. on a one-year deal. Smith Jr. spent most of the 2024 season on the Texans' practice squad before a promotion to the active roster in December.

C.J. Stroud News / Gridiron Heroics / April 17

Houston Texans Eyeing Top Weapon for C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans allowed veteran playmaking wide receiver Stefon Diggs to walk via free agency, and may need to go weapon hunting for quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 16

Analyst Exposes Budding Problem Many Texans Fans are Ignoring

The Houston Texans know they have to address their offensive line heading into the NFL Draft, and they also need to add another wide receiver to help C.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 15

Report: Houston Texans Narrow Draft Pick Down to Three Players

The Houston Texans are selecting 25th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft later this month, and the general consensus is that the Texans will be taking an offensive lineman.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / April 15

CJ Stroud finally gets what he deserves in a new 2025 NFL mock draft by the Texans trying to fix a mistake from the offseason

The Houston Texans' approach to addressing their offensive line this offseason has been one of the oddest decisions by any team in the NFL. On paper, a unit that struggled tremendously last season looks like it's gotten even worse.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Houston Texans Showing Interest in Intriguing Tight End Prospect

The Houston Texans are showing interest in Northwestern tight end Thomas Gordon, who attended a workout with them. The Texans host an annual local prospect day for players hoping to be drafted.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 12

Texans Linked to Huge Trade With Top NFC Team to Help C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans have done a whole lot of wheeling and dealing this offseason, and with the NFL Draft approaching, they may be far from done swinging trades.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / April 12

Texans take massive swing to gift C.J. Stroud pass-catcher in NFL Mock Draft roundup

The Houston Texans are expected to go in one of two ways during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and both options would strongly benefit C.J. Stroud.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

Houston Texans Linked as Suitor for 3 Intriguing Weapons for C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans definitely need to shore up their receiving corps after losing Stefon Diggs to free agency and with Tank Dell likely set to miss all of 2025 due to a knee injury.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

Analyst Sees Perfect Draft Fit for Texans in Round One

The Houston Texans have one clear question entering this year's draft following their array of decisions for the first part of this offseason, and that's center-focused on the offensive line.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / April 11

Texans could suddenly find themselves on the wrong side of history

Houston Texans fans have experienced a string of rather unexpected success over the past two seasons after the team racked up just 11 total wins from 2020 to 2022.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / April 10

Texans NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Houston’s draft picks for every round

In each of their first two seasons under head coach DeMeco Ryans and with C.J. Stroud at QB, the Texans have won the AFC South and a Wild Card game before losing in the Divisional Round.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Houston Texans are proving to C.J. Stroud that they are dedicated to fixing their front line of protection

Last season, the Houston Texans pretty much stayed at the same level that they were at the year prior. They still lost in the second round of the playoffs, it's just that one year was to the Baltimore Ravens and the other to the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Texans rumors: Houston ‘high’ on Texas star to help C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans’ young team saw a big loss with veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs signing with the New England Patriots. Still, the Texans have a talented roster, especially with quarterback CJ Stroud leading the charge.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / April 8

Texans swing for the fences to help bolster Super Bowl odds in projected trade

The Houston Texans had a ton of hype surrounding them this time last year and it makes perfect sense as to why. First and foremost, the team benefitted from C.J.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Houston Texans are set to host an athletic playmaker on top-30 visit that would provide QB C.J. Stroud with another weapon

We are less than three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans have seven picks, including four in the top 100. That will give them the opportunity to select multiple players who can make an instant impact.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / April 4

CJ Stroud’s rookie season proved why Chicago Bears added Case Keenum

The Chicago Bears decided to bolster their quarterback room when they added veteran Case Keenum on a one-year, $3 million contract. His addition isn’t meant to add competition for Caleb Williams, but instead help mold him into the No.

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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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14

Winners, losers from Thursday's NFL free agency: Steelers get a QB

The NFL offseason is officially under way with the beginning of the new league year this week. Let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Thursday's movement and deals.

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