Thomas (undisclosed) cleared waivers Thursday and reverted to injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The 2024 fifth-round pick (Cardinals) played 18 games over his first two seasons, recording 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks and a pass breakup. However, he was waived by the Cardinals midway through the 2025 season before landing on the Texans' practice squad. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but he'll remain on IR unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Texans.
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name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD B. Brooks,RB1517784.6205.20005D. Ogunbowale,RB1711252.391.511101N. Chubb,RB151225064.13033.7301620C. Stover,TE9430.820.30002D. Pierce,RB410262.6106.50001D. Mills,QB613604.61410.01152C. Stroud,QB14482094.43014.9121018X. Hutchinson,WR173227.391.30002W. Marks,RB161967033.62343.9215139N. Collins,WR152157.581.01101J. Noel,WR176122.050.70030J. Jordan,RB4431934.55048.30068Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD B. Berrios,WR4683760149.318.03J. Wayne,WR122201001720.03.01D. Ogunbowale,RB1710137680184.556.03N. Chubb,RB1513206750274.563.01C. Stover,TE912167660118.452.04D. Pierce,RB40100000.00.00D. Schultz,TE1782106777934745.7358.039X. Hutchinson,WR1735574281233325.2146.019W. Marks,RB162436208935013.0223.07N. Collins,WR15711201,1171665774.5324.048J. Watson,WR334301001510.014.01J. Noel,WR1726352921124417.299.013J. Jordan,RB4773450148.540.02B. Bates,TE32223120197.70.02C. Kirk,WR132852239914718.4115.012J. Higgins,WR1741685251367530.9123.028H. Bryant,TE122674050.60.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD A. Speed, CB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Mills, SAF4 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Johnson, FB7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Fairbairn, K15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Fotu, DT2 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H. Ndubuisi, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Barnett, DE17 13 8 21 5 40 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Brooks, RB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Rankins, DT17 15 20 35 3 16 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 M. Stewart, SAF9 10 8 18 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 D. Ogunbowale, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Togiai, DT15 27 32 59 1.5 13.5 6 4 0 0 0 1 0 A. Huzzie, CB2 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 N. Chubb, RB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Hansen, LB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Harris, LB15 5 3 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 C. Stover, TE9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Taylor, DE4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Andrews, C16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Brinkman, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Gardner-Johnson, SAF3 11 4 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Smith, CB4 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Jones, DT4 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Davidson, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Wallace, CB3 7 2 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Bryant, CB11 21 16 37 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Pitre, SAF14 43 31 74 0 0 3 12 4 0 0 0 0 D. Stingley Jr., CB17 26 10 36 0 0 1 15 4 0 1 0 0 T. Settle, DT12 6 9 15 1 5 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 D. Schultz, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Hill, LB12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Horton, DE16 8 12 20 0.5 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 D. Clark, LB6 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W. Anderson Jr., DE17 35 19 54 12 101 20 3 0 0 3 2 0 D. Autry, DE12 5 3 8 3.5 22.5 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 F. Fatukasi, DT4 5 3 8 1.5 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Smith, CB17 11 5 16 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 X. Hutchinson, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H. To'oTo'o, LB17 41 52 93 2.5 19.5 9 4 0 0 0 1 0 K. Lassiter, CB16 62 29 91 0 0 7 17 4 0 0 0 0 J. Reed, SAF7 8 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 D. Hunter, DE17 28 26 54 15 117 15 3 0 0 3 1 0 J. Watson, WR3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Merriweather, SAF1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Tomlinson, G10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Ingram, CB4 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 E. Speed, LB16 23 26 49 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 A. Al-Shaair, LB16 48 55 103 0 0 1 9 2 0 1 1 0 C. Kirk, WR13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Townsend, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Bullock, SAF17 44 20 64 0 0 0 10 4 0 1 0 0 J. Higgins, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H. Bryant, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Edwards Jr., DT14 6 7 13 1.5 19.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Arnette, CB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
passing yards
462rushing yards
129receiving yards
164tackles
9interceptions
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG C. Stroud,QB2417951.9%462231.02562551.8Rushing
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name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD N. Chubb,RB20100000.00.00C. Stover,TE235155087.511.00D. Schultz,TE256591204229.543.02X. Hutchinson,WR2617651102332.518.03W. Marks,RB22419100139.517.01N. Collins,WR13721701321.08.01J. Noel,WR20200000.00.00C. Kirk,WR210151641624682.059.08J. Higgins,WR2914981101649.013.05H. Bryant,TE2362170910.510.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD L. Fotu, DT2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Barnett, DE2 0 2 2 0.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 B. Brooks, RB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Rankins, DT2 3 3 6 1.5 14 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 T. Togiai, DT2 5 8 13 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 C. Harris, LB1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Brinkman, LS2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Jones, DT2 3 2 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Bryant, CB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Pitre, SAF2 9 3 12 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Stingley Jr., CB2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Hill, LB2 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Horton, DE2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Clark, LB2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W. Anderson Jr., DE2 3 3 6 3.5 22 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 D. Autry, DE2 0 1 1 0.5 1.5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 T. Smith, CB2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X. Hutchinson, WR2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H. To'oTo'o, LB2 6 9 15 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Lassiter, CB2 7 4 11 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 J. Reed, SAF2 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Hunter, DE2 5 0 5 3 33 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 J. Ingram, CB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 E. Speed, LB2 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Al-Shaair, LB2 7 8 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 C. Kirk, WR2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Bullock, SAF2 4 4 8 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
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Thomas (undisclosed) cleared waivers Thursday and reverted to injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The 2024 fifth-round pick (Cardinals) played 18 games over his first two seasons, recording 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks and a pass breakup. However, he was waived by the Cardinals midway through the 2025 season before landing on the Texans' practice squad. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but he'll remain on IR unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Texans.
The Texans signed Hull on Monday. Hull played in six games for the Saints during the 2025 season, logging 19 rush attempts for 48 yards. The running back also produced some special teams value in his outings, adding 179 yards as a kick returner. Rushing depth will be key for a Texans offense that just reworked the offensive line, so any depth additions to solidify the room will help them develop the consistent rushing attack they were missing in 2025.
The Texans signed Whittington as an undrafted free agent Friday. Whittington started his collegiate career at Western Kentucky before transferring to Oregon after his second year. The running back played four seasons for the Ducks, capping his college career with 129 carries for 829 yards and six touchdowns while adding 19 receptions for 98 yards and another score over 13 games in 2025. Despite a smaller frame, Whittington could provide solid value to the Texans as a rotational back with a strong reputation for ball security (one fumble in four seasons with Oregon).
The Texans signed Walthall as an undrafted free agent Friday. Walthall spent three years at Hawaii before transferring to Incarnate Word for his remaining two collegiate seasons. The wide receiver caught 70 receptions for 847 yards and eight touchdowns over 10 games in 2025. If Walthall can prove in training camp that his quickness translates to the NFL level, he may be able to sneak onto the Texans roster as an offensive depth option and special-teams contributor.
Stroud improved his diet this offseason in an effort to lose weight, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com. Stroud shouldn't lack for motivation, coming off a 2025 campaign in which he and his offensive line were the weak links on an otherwise loaded team. The Texans then picked up his fifth-year option this offseason, though it's not some huge vote of confidence when the price tag ($25.9 million) is lower than what it costs to re-sign even a mediocre starting QB. There's still hope in Houston that Stroud can be more than mediocre, with help from a remade offensive line that added first-round pick Keylan Rutledge and veterans Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller and Evan Brown. The combination of better blocking and a locked-in QB could do wonders for Houston's offense, but even a slimmed-down version of Stroud is unlikely to offer much in the way of rushing stats for his fantasy managers.
Gaye was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Monday. The defensive end dressed for three regular-season games for Tennessee last year, playing on 37 defensive snaps and 21 special-teams snaps, making one tackle. Gaye has nine tackles (eight solo) across two NFL campaigns.
Al-Shaair (thumb) has a agreed to a three-year extension with the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Al-Shaair's new deal amounts to a three-year, $54 million pact. The 28-year-old is coming off a 2025 regular season which he recorded 103 tackles and two picks in 16 games en route becoming a Pro Bowl selection. The Texans' starting middle linebacker is bouncing back from an offseason thumb procedure, but a full recovery is expected in advance of the upcoming campaign.
NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports teams around the league have called the Texans to check on the availability of Collins. Schultz adds that it "seems unlikely" Houston would trade its star wide receiver, but teams are calling with an understanding that Collins likely needs a new contract, as he's set to enter the final guaranteed year of his contract in 2026. Collins' $20 million salary is far behind the current wideout market after Jaxon Smith-Njigba reset the top of the market with an annual average of $42.15 million earlier this offseason. Collins is theoretically still in the prime of his career after he just turned 27 years old last month, and he's coming off a 2025 campaign that saw him catch 71 of 120 targets for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns across 15 regular-season contests.