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Texans sign WRs Zay Jones, Sterling ShepardThe Houston Texans signed a pair of wide receivers on Saturday, adding Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard on the heels of fellow wideout Jayden Higgins being ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.,In a corresponding move, linebacker K.C. Ossai was added to the reserved/injured list.,Jones, 31, played...

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Texans fear torn ACL for backup QB Graham MertzTexans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener, ESPN reported.,A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter. Before leaving, he completed 4 of 7 passes for 23 yards in the 27-7 loss to...

Texans activate WR Jaylin Noel from non-football injury list

The Houston Texans reinstated second-year wide receiver and return man Jaylin Noel from the non-football injury list on Friday.,Noel, 23, caught 26 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (three starts) last season after being picked in the third round (No. 79 overall) of the 2025 NFL Dr...

Texans place WR DJ Turner on injured reserve

The Houston Texans placed wide receiver DJ Turner on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.,It was the corresponding move after the signing of defensive end Jadeveon Clowney became official.,Turner, 29, signed with the Texans last Wednesday and practiced at the team's training camp on M...

Texans build depth with veteran LB Sione Takitaki

The Houston Texans bolstered their linebacker depth Monday with the signing of free agent Sione Takitaki.,Takitaki, 31, played his first five campaigns in Cleveland before spending one season each with New England and Minnesota.,He appeared in three games with the Vikings last season and contributed...

Patriots trade LB Marte Mapu to Texans

The New England Patriots traded linebacker Marte Mapu to the Houston Texans on Tuesday.,Terms of the trade were not disclosed, though ESPN reported the deal includes a swap of 2027 NFL Draft picks that gives a seventh-round pick to the Texans in exchange for a sixth-rounder.,Mapu is entering the las...

Reports: Texans re-sign G Ed Ingram to 3-year, $37.5M deal

The Houston Texans are re-signing right guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal includes $23.5 million in guarantees, according to ESPN, and keeps the 27-year-old veteran from hitting free agency. ,Acquired in a March 2025 trade with Minnes...