Battle Red Blog
Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, July 18, 2025.
Houston Texans News
C.J. Stroud makes wish come true: Texans QB hosts young fan who connected with him from hospital room (HoustonTexans.com)
Five Houston Texans Players Land in ESPN Top 10 Positional Rankings (Houston Press)
A stronger Stroud? Texans QB working to transform his body in offseason (ESPN.com)
C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Eagles traded me to Texans because they’re ‘scared of a competitor’ (NFL.com)
Texans Radio Interview with Jake Andrews | Full Conversation (HoustonTexans.com)
Howell resigns as executive director of NFLPA (ESPN.com)
Sources: Steelers make Watt highest-paid non-QB (ESPN.com)
Chiefs star Rice sentenced to 30 days of jail time (ESPN.com)
WR Addison pleads to lesser charge in DUI case (ESPN.com)
Chargers WR Williams retires, ends 8-year career (ESPN.com)
Source: Seattle rookie gets fully guaranteed deal (ESPN.com)
Lions DT Onwuzurike to miss at least 1st 4 games (ESPN.com)
Seeing red: Herbert wearing UV protection lenses (ESPN.com)
Houston & Collegiate Sports
Astros in ‘a really good spot’ entering second half of season (MLB.com)
Pitching Matchups For Series Between Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros (Sports Illustrated)
