First look at who is in line to make the Houston Texans roster in 2025

We. Are. Back.

The longest active article series here at Battle Red Blog enters its EIGHTH year of publication. The Texans are several weeks away from training camp and the 90-man roster is all but finalized.

The crafting of an NFL Roster has become more of a science than an art. With emergency QBs, larger practice squads, and shorter Injured Reserves (IR) stints, players can stick around the building more often than before.

The 2025 roster is arguably the deepest it’s been in years,...

The Texans made a bold move last offseason, acquiring Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon from the Cincinnati Bengals — and it turned out to be one of the best things Houston could’ve done to bolster their offense.

Mixon brought a consistent level of toughness and energy throughout the season, which had been needed on the offensive side of the ball.

The veteran running back surpassed 1,000 rushing yards and totaled 12 touchdowns. What makes that stat line even more impressive is the fact that he missed several games due to a hip-drop tackle injury, a play now banned by...

The Texans, Cowboys, and NFL are each donating $500,000 to central Texas flood relief.

On Sunday, the NFL announced a joint donation by the league, the Texans, and the Cowboys of $1.5 million toward immediate assistance and relief efforts for central Texas communities that were impacted by the flash flooding that occurred on July 4. According to the Associated Press, he death toll from the floods is up to 79 with at least 10 campers missing from the Kerr County area.

The Texans released a statement on Saturday pledging $500,000 for support and resources towards those impacted by the tragedy....

A quick look back at what could have been

It is the dead period in the NFL calendar. Free agency has happened. The draft has happened. Teams have gone through OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Sure, teams like the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers are making moves, but for the most part there isn’t much to talk about. Almost seemingly on cue, the snake that was peered his head out of the dirt to make a comment.

Jack Easterby came out of the hole in the ground he was hiding him to blame the fans for his firing in Houston. Obviously,...

The Earth has revolved around the Sun 249 times since the 13 Colonies declared their Independence from the British Crown

The 4th of July. A day for celebration, fireworks, all manner of America-flag decorated-type clothing and likely a lot of traditional summer outdoor-cooked food and summer-associated activities. The reason underpinning this holiday: the 249th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, whereby a group of 13 British Colonial States got together and decided that they would rather go it alone, without a massive British Empire based across the Atlantic Ocean dictating its laws and policies.

Whether you hold...

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Houston Texans News

‘Kick the hell out of somebody’: Texans lineman talks chemistry, Jamaican food (Chron.com)

2025 Houston Texans Fantasy Preview: Can C.J. Stroud and the offense bounce back? (NBC Sports)

Texans’ Joe Mixon has settled lawsuit related to shooting outside his home (Yardbarker)

Houston Texans Star WR Recognized Among Top NFL Draft Steals (Sports Illustrated)

NFL News

Woman accuses Bills’ Hairston of sexual assault (ESPN.com)

Waller unretiring as Dolphins trade for tight end (ESPN.com)

[Gov. approves funds for new Browns...

Reviewing rookie Jayden Higgins senior year film

Few things are as unpredictable as a Houston Texans draft. The Texans came into the draft with seven pick and only stayed put for one of those selections. The first of those picks was Jayden Higgins the wide receiver from Iowa State.

He is the subject of our sixth film analysis of the rookie class. The second round wide receiver is slated to have an immediate impact on this offense desperately in need of a star alongside Nico Collins.

Higgins has been compered to Collins as well as Drake London due to his...

Players to watch for the Houston Texans throughout training camp.

Training camp for the Houston Texans begins on Wednesday, July 23rd, and there are some players that you need to keep your eye on, as we move closer to the start of the 2025 regular season.

The Texans are at a point where they not only have good players at almost every position, but they also have quality depth, meaning good players will end up being cut, and there will be several competitions to watch out for.

PLAYER ONE: CENTER JAKE ANDREWS

Andrews was drafted in the fourth-round of...

One’s a keeper - the other might need a resume refresh

Last season the Houston Texans leaned hard on Joe Mixon as the RB1 and he responded with 1016 yards, 52 first downs and 11 touchdowns on the ground.

Recently they added Nick Chubb to the running back bullpen, likely meaning either Dameon Pierce or Dare Ogunbowale is the odd man out for the 2025 season.

Most Texans fans should recall Pierce’s rookie campaign. In fact, he was just about the lone highlight for the team that year. Unfortunately for the young bruiser-back, he’s yet to come anywhere near close...

Texans newest CB is a mixed bag of tenacity, agility, and fragility

If the Houston Texans are assembling the Avengers in their secondary, their newest addition packs the same punch and brings the same mentality to the team as the current cast. The small, hard-nosed defensive back played just about every position on USC’ secondary over his four seasons.

In today’s film review, we will analyze the 2024, but a further dive into his 2023 film will be necessary as that’s when he played the nickel role he’ll most likely return to.

Past Texans 2025 Draft Pick Film Reviews:

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A look into whether C.J. Stroud is set up for success this upcoming season.

The Houston Texans are entering year three with C.J. Stroud at quarterback, and there are several reasons to debate whether or not he is set up for success throughout the 2025 season.

Offensive Weapons: Depth and Firepower

As far as weapons go, the Texans have done a good job surrounding their young quarterback with the pieces needed to produce on a consistent basis.

They already have their number one wide receiver in Nico Collins, who has grown into one of the best players in football...

The McNair's are basically paying for two full offensive lines

Whether via trade or outright releasing a player, every team has to cut fat on their roster. “Due to the structure of NFL contracts, when a team chooses to forgo the remainder of a player’s deal, it assumes a financial penalty known as dead cap. Spotrac defines Dead Cap money as:

Any future, unpaid, guaranteed salary or bonus + any already paid signing bonus that hasn’t yet been allocated to the salary cap becomes the responsibility of the team in the event of a release.

For the Texans entering...