en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Houston Texans News https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/news The Arizona Cardinals have officially used the third-overall pick on , and the Notre Dame product could lead to a James Conner trade. While reports across the league suggested Arizona could trade out of the third-overall pick, the team ultimately stayed put and selected one of the best running back prospects in recent memory. One could certainly question the logic behind taking a running back third-overall with so many needs elsewhere, but there is no denying Love’s immense talent. He should enter Week 1 as the top running back on the depth chart, and Arizona spent a decent chunk of money on . This leaves veteran James Conner with no clear role in the offense, which means Arizona would likely try to trade him. Conner isn’t worth much more than a very late-round pick at this stage in his career, but he could still draw some interest from the following organizations. Cardinals Could Trade James Conner After Jeremiyah Love Selection; 3 Suitors Likely Cincinnati Bengals Chase Brown is a starting-caliber running back, as the former fifth-round pick proved his breakout 2024 wasn’t a fluke. The running back started all 17 games last year, recording 1,019 yards and six touchdowns on 232 attempts while adding another 69 receptions for 437 yards and five touchdowns through the air. He’s Cincinnati’s unquestioned RB1, but this team needs a better backup. Samaje Perine is well past his prime, and a James Conner trade would give this team some much-needed depth at the position. The physical nature of the running back position naturally leads to a high injury rate, and Conner’s presence ensures this team will have a competent starter if injury strikes. Houston Texans The Houston Texans are betting the house on running back David Montgomery recapturing his previous form. The former third-round pick has always been a good-but-not-great running back and thrived alongside Jahmyr Gibbs the past few seasons. However, he’s entering his age-29 season and might not be able to handle a full workload at this stage in his career. While Woody Marks could earn a decent share of touches, a James Conner trade would provide more stability and help ease the burden on quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kansas City Chiefs For the first time since 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs have a legitimate RB1 in their backfield. Andy Reid’s squad spent big on reigning , and he will be the unquestioned starter when healthy. However, this team still needs a Plan B. Emari Demarcado and Brashard Smith are currently set to battle for the backup job, and neither player is good enough to handle that type of responsibility on a Super Bowl contender. Conner may not be the player he once was, but he’d be a considerable upgrade behind Walker. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:44:25 GMT David Latham, Managing Editor https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376631 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376631 false false Welcome to your home for the Houston Texans’ 2026 NFL Draft. This board will be updated LIVE during the NFL Draft on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Be sure to join us live in the comment section as we track and update the board with each selection in real time. Below is the final draft needs […] Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:30:42 GMT Kenneth Levy https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376502 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376502 false false What do you think about the potential trade?? Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:07:15 GMT Houston Sports Talk https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376269 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376269 false false The Houston Texans appear have some teams interested in a potential Nico Collins deal. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:58:07 GMT Jared Koch https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376177 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56376177 false false Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3UH7n0ETickets: https://www.houstontexans.com/tickets/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:42:22 GMT Houston Texans https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375997 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375997 false false Teams have called the Houston Texans to inquire about trading for wide receiver Nico Collins, sources told NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.However, Houston is unlikely to part ways with Collins, Schultz adds.Collins is under contract through the 2027 season after signing a three-year extension worth up to $75 million in May 2024. He's guaranteed $20 million next season, and his cap hit is more than $27 million each of the next two years.The 27-year-old is the 18th-highest-paid wideout in the league, behind Jameson Williams, Alec Pierce, and DJ Moore, among others. Jaxon Smith-Njigba reset the wide receiver market this offseason by signing a four-year, $168-million extension in March.Collins is coming off a campaign in which he produced 1,117 receiving yards and six touchdowns, his third consecutive season with 1,000-plus yards. However, he missed the Texans' divisional-round loss to the New England Patriots with an injury and has sat out 19 regular-season games during his five-year career.Houston selected wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel on Day 2 of last year's draft. The team is also expecting Tank Dell to return from a significant knee injury suffered in December 2024, which sidelined him for all of 2025.The Texans hold the No. 28 pick in Thursday's first round. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:41:05 GMT Brenden Deeg https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375982 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375982 false false Polls are back, baby! Just in time to put your mock drafter hat on and let us know who you think H-Town grabs first. The Houston Texans currently hold the 28th overall pick, but rumors swirl that Nick “Never met a draft I didn’t wanna trade in” Caserio is looking to move. Does Houston trade […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:03:28 GMT Mike Bullock https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375560 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375560 false false Browns Dillon Gabriel enters the Browns’ offseason program presumably down on their depth chart behind Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Gabriel mentioned that he’s only focused on what he can control and improving his craft. “I’m just running my own race and focus on what I can control and that’s mastering my reps and doing […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:52:54 GMT Jonathan Comeaux https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375442 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375442 false false Jordan Schultz reports that teams around the NFL are calling the Texans to check in on WR Nico Collins‘ availability with an understanding that he needs a contract adjustment. Schultz says it seems “highly unlikely” the Texans would trade him at this point, but that has stopped teams from checking on his availability. Collins will […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:52:48 GMT Nate Bouda https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375440 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375440 false false Keep a close eye on this quickly-rising draft prospect as a possible target for the Houston Texans. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:29:44 GMT Jared Koch https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375158 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375158 false false Caserio manipulates the draft board. Will the Texans trade up for a game-changer tonight, or stick and reload with volume? Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:48 GMT B. Keith Crear III https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375067 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56375067 false false Browns The Browns go into their offseason program with a three-way battle for the starting quarterback role between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel. Sanders said he isn’t focused on HC Todd Monken‘s decision and is only worried about his own development. “That’s not up to me (who starts),” Sanders said, via Zac Jackson […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:08:34 GMT Jonathan Comeaux https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56374892 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56374892 false false What do you think about my mock draft?? Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:54:32 GMT Houston Sports Talk https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56374741 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56374741 false false The 2026 NFL Draft has officially arrived. And for the Houston Texans, that means there's bound to be a busy few days ahead with their eight total picks slated Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:59:35 GMT Jared Koch https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56374101 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/houston-texans/articles/56374101 false false