Overview
- The Texans signed Solomon Byrd, Xavier Thomas, Junior Tafuna, Eli Cox, Sidy Sow, Brandon Hill, Jared Wayne, Josh Kelly, Kaevon Merriweather and Layne Pryor to reserve/futures contracts, according to KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson.
- Houston has 20 pending free agents to evaluate, including Sheldon Rankins, Christian Kirk, Ed Ingram, Nick Chubb and Trent Brown, per Texans Wire.
- Over The Cap projects a $10.8 million salary-cap shortfall for 2026, a constraint that will influence re-signings and outside additions.
- Heavy reports that GM Nick Caserio is considering potential extensions for C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr., along with possible staff changes under DeMeco Ryans.
- The Texans hold eight picks in the 2026 draft, including No. 28 overall, providing options to address needs exposed during the 2025 season.