Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are a professional football team in the National Football League (NFL), based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2002 as an expansion franchise, the Texans have quickly established themselves as a competitive force in the AFC South. The team plays its home games at NRG Stadium and is known for its defensive identity, highlighted by Hall of Fame defensive end J.J. Watt and current star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Under head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Texans are building toward a championship future. Despite never appearing in a Super Bowl, the franchise has won six division titles and produced perennial Pro Bowlers across multiple positions.

As of June 2026, the Texans are in the midst of offseason preparations for the upcoming regular season. The team is coming off a competitive 2025 campaign that included a playoff appearance, and the front office has been active in retaining key players. Most notably, defensive end Will Anderson Jr. signed a record-breaking contract extension and has publicly stated his hunger to bring the franchise its first Super Bowl victory. Quarterback C.J. Stroud continues to develop as one of the league's premier young passers, while the defense, led by Anderson and veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, aims to improve on last year's performance. Training camp is set to begin in late July.