Perhaps the Texans' biggest decision of this current era was backing out of a proposed trade with the Panthers and Bears in 2023.

Here's how you can tune in to Saturday's preseason contest as Bryce Young and the Panthers visit C.J. Stroud and the Texans at NRG Stadium . . . TV channel: WJZY-FOX (Charlotte) | Click here for a list of local affiliates Streaming: Panthers.com/Panthers app | NFL+ | Fubo

The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with high expectations after back-to-back playoff appearances, but analysts are skeptical about their ability to sustain success.

Cal McNair manned the grill for his “Cal’s Cookout” celebration following the Texans’ joint session with the Panthers on Thursday. The franchise’s principal owner flipped burger patties and hot dogs for fans to enjoy for free just outside of NRG Stadium, doing so while donning a Battle Red T-shirt with his signature mustache and sunglasses on it.

Houston Texans rookie Aireontae Ersery saw limited action in his first NFL game on Saturday, but it was enough to impress one NFL Network analyst.

HOUSTON – For Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o, delivering punishing tackles is his business. And business is good. To’oTo’o quietly goes about his handiwork, piling up textbook hits. He plays fast, scraping to the football with crisp pursuit angles. As a linebacker, he’s mobile, agile and hostile.

According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mixon is not a lock to be ready to go for Week One, as the veteran running back is dealing with a foot injury that's kept him sidelined throughout this offseason.

The Houston Texans have good news in the form of two roster hopefuls who improved their stock after the loss to the Vikings.