Last Friday brought unfortunate news out of the Houston Texans training camp: rookie defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton has been placed on IR after suffering a season-ending ankle injury, per Aaron Wilson:

Hamilton was drafted in the seventh round, 224th overall in the NFL Draft. An honorable mention All Big Ten defensive tackle out of Rutgers, his 2024 statistics were:

• 13 Games
• 36 Tackles
• 5 Tackles for loss
• 4.0 Sacks
• 18 Hurries
• 1 Forced Fumble
• 649 Defensive Snaps (272 RDEF, 376 PRSH), 81.3 PFF (74.9 RDEF, 79.6 PRSH)

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During a scrimmage on the last day of camp in White Sulphur Springs, WV, C.J. Gardner-Johnson went to tackle John Metchie on a routine pass play. It would be the last thing that CJGJ would do for the day. He fell to the ground in obvious pain, unable to put any pressure on his lower right leg, and would eventually be carted off the field as the rest of the team looked on silently.

The Houston Texans traded failed offensive line prospect Kenyon Green and some late round draft picks to acquire the safety. This injury exposes what could potentially...

Year 3 is looking bright for the young star

When Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio pulled off the 2023 NFL Draft stunner by grabbing quarterback C.J. Stroud and EDGE Will Anderson Jr back-to-back, it sent a message to the entire football world.

That message? Houston means business.

The following year, Caserio snatched up all-pro EDGE Danielle Hunter to play opposite Anderson Jr.

In his rookie year, Anderson Jr. played in 15 games, starting 13 of them. He racked up 45 combined tackles, 29 solo stops, 22 hits on the quarterback, 10 tackles for loss and 7 sacks.

Once...

Things will look a little different around here today.

A few weeks ago we told you something new was coming to Battle Red Blog and today it’s here. Things are cleaner, faster and easier to use. There are the same writers, coverage, comments, and community you’ve come to rely on, now with less clutter and clunkiness.

Let’s dive in. If you scroll down the page on your phone or computer, it’s smoother. You’ll notice that the most talked-about stories have a bigger font displaying the number of comments. You’ll also see a section called Active Conversations to point you to...

Players to keep your eye on throughout Houston’s first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Houston Texans are getting ready for their first in-game action since losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs — and it’s coming against the Vikings in Minnesota, marking the first preseason game of the 2025 season.

While the starters likely won’t play much, there are still several players worth keeping an eye on as they push to make Houston’s final roster.

PLAYER ONE: WIDE RECEIVER JAYLIN NOEL

Noel was drafted by Houston in the third round of the...

Putting the early camp performance in perspective.

Admittedly, we talked about this before particularly as it pertained to John Metchie. So, I cannot in good conscience come out and completely lambast two players that are trying and not succeeding. This is about your Houston Texans and what they end up doing moving forward. How do they respond when someone is selected high in the draft and doesn’t end up working out?

We can start with Juice Scruggs. The Texans traded up to the 62nd pick with the Philadelphia Eagles to select Scruggs in 2023 draft. Scruggs draft profile indicates that...

Predicting the Houston Texans 53-man roster.

The first week of training camp was a doozy. The offensive line woes continued, the injuries piled up, but the Texans approach their first preseason game on Saturday.

At practice this past week, several rookies have sustained severe injuries. Seventh-rounder Kyonte Hamilton is out for four months with a fractured ankle and sixth-round pick Jaylin Reed has suffered a lower leg injury. They add to a growing list of veterans who have yet to practice, which include Foley Fatukasi, Kurt Hinish, Derek Barnett, Denico Autry, Trent Brown, Dameon Pierce, and Jimmie Ward.

While this...

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Houston Texans News

Harris Hits: Training Camp Day 9: No pads, all action (HoustonTexans.com)

Texans rookie OT Aireontae Ersery getting in a groove at new position (Yahoo Sports)

Here’s Why It Is Close To Impossible To Reach For Houston Texans WR Nico Collins in Fantasy Football Drafts (Pro Football and Sports Network)

DeMeco Ryans on Nick Chubb: Guys age, it’s not always gonna be the same (Pro Football Talk)

Report: Joe Mixon is expected to miss extended time with foot injury...

How will the new slot receiver fit into the new offense?

August is here, and you know what that means: football is back!

Okay, well, sort of…the NFL regular season is still a month away, but the preseason is now officially underway after the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game last night. Under the bright Canton lights, old football legends were honored, big plays were made, and the world got one step closer to the return of Texans football.

While Houston’s first preseason game isn’t until August 9, they’ve still made plenty of...

New starting right tackle in Houston?

The Houston Texans started training camp last week, and one rookie in particular has been turning heads, and that is second-round offensive lineman, Aireontae Ersery.

Houston did a complete rebuild along their offensive line this offseason, getting rid of Shaq Mason, Kenyon Green and Laremy Tunsil, and they also added a wide variety of players to try and replace them.

Some of those players include Cam Robinson and Trent Brown, who will be competing with Ersery for a starting job, along with 2024 second-rounder Blake Fisher. Robinson will likely be starting at left tackle,...

Don’t sleep on the elite

With Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter, Calen Bullock, C.J. Gardener-Johnson and Jalen Reed this is clearly the most stacked secondary in Houston Texans history. And in a world where the Texans are often ignored by the national media, they’re getting touted as one of, if not the best pass defense in the NFL going into the 2025 season.

The unit that generated 19 interceptions, gaining 275 yards on those picks, has improved in the off-season. The 2024 Texans pass defense only surrendered 326 completions, 5th best in the league. That number was good enough for...

Whose stock is up and whose is down after one week of Houston Texans Training Camp

The Texans are one week into training camp and there are plenty of storylines already unfolding. Most notably, Joe Mixon’s absence completely derailed the running back position and created a full-fledged battle for the starting role. The offensive line has, as expected, weighed down the entire offense and been the worst unit at camp. Then there’s the lingering injury of linebacker Christian Harris, who has yet to practice or suit up at all.

Today, we are evaluating the top movers and shakers on the...