Houston Texans
AFC South
The Washington Commanders signed Michael Deiter. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Deiter started in 10 games with the Texans last season. He should add some depth to the offensive line for Washington.
Category: Transactions
The Houston Texans signed CJ Henderson. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Henderson will head to Houston after close to three seasons with the Panthers. He'll look to take a step forward in his career under DeMeco Ryans.
Category: Transactions
The Houston Texans signed Mario Edwards Jr. on a one-year deal. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Edwards recorded 2.5 sacks and 21 tackles with the Seahawks last season. He should add depth to the defensive line for Houston.
Category: Transactions
Joe Mixon now has signed a three-year, $27 million contract extension that includes $13 million guaranteed with the Texans. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mixon was traded to Houston earlier in the week. He will get a fresh start as the likely workhorse in the Texans backfield.
Category: Transactions
The Cincinnati Bengals are bringing in DL Teair Tart for a visit on Thursday. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tart could join 2023 teammate Sheldon Rankins in Cincinnati after the two played together in Houston. In 11 games with Tennessee last season, Tart had eight tackles for loss but was waived and claimed by the Texans. Tart could help provide depth for Cincy's defensive interior.
Category: Rumors
George Fant has agreed to terms on a deal with the Seahawks. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fant made 13 starts at right tackle for the Texans. He previously got his first start in the NFL with Seattle in 2016. He'll add depth to the offensive line for the Seahawks.
Category: Transactions
The Texans re-signed Khalil Davis. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Davis collected two sacks across 15 appearances last season. He should remain in a depth role on the offensive line for Houston.
Category: Transactions
The San Francisco 49ers are trading for Houston Texans DT Maliek Collins, shipping off a seventh-round pick as a part of the deal. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Collins has been an active member of Houston's front seven recently, starting 46 games over the last three seasons. The former Texan, Las Vegas Raider and Dallas Cowboy has 25.5 sacks and 46 tackles for loss in 119 games and eight seasons in the NFL. He can play alongside Javon Hargrave after the Niners moved off of Arik Armstead.
Category: Transactions
Tommy Townsend signed a two-year $6 million deal with the Houston Texans. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Townsend was not expected to return to the Chiefs after they signed Matt Araiza. He took a small step back last season compared to the year prior, but remains capable of being one of the top punters in the NFL.
Category: Transactions
The Texans are re-signing wide receiver Noah Brown. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brown caught 33 passes for 567 yards and two touchdowns in his first year in Houston last season. He flashed at times last year with both Tank Dell and Nico Collins missing time. He'll likely be off the fantasy radar if both Dell and Collins are healthy.
Category: Transactions
Denico Autry is signing a two-year, $20 million deal with with the Houston Texans. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Autry is remaining in the AFC South after spending the past three seasons with the Titans. He recorded a career-high 11.5 sacks with two forced fumbles last year.
Category: Transactions
The Giants have agreed to terms with RB Devin Singletary. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Singletary will join the Giants and look to fill the void left by Saquon Barkley. The 26-year-old is coming off his best season in the NFL, where he tallied 898 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 216 carries.
Category: Transactions
The Vikings and LB Blake Cashman have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $25.5M. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Cashman turned in a solid season for the Texans in 2023, tallying 106 total tackles, one interception, and two sacks in 14 games last season. Cashman and fellow new LB Andrew Van Ginkel will provide the Vikings with strong new additions to their defense heading into the 2024 season.
Category: Transactions
Free agent EDGE Jonathan Greenard is expected to sign with the Vikings. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Greenard is set to join a new team for the first time in his NFL career. The 26-year-old turned in a career year in 2023, tallying 12.5 sacks in a rebuilt Texans’ defense. Greenard should provide the Vikings’ defense with another strong pass rusher in 2024.
Category: Transactions
The Houston Texans re-signed Ka'imi Fairbairn on a three-year deal, worth $15.9 million. (Source: DJ Bien-Aime on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fairbairn becomes the fourth-highest paid kicker in the NFL. He has been one of the most reliable kickers in the game the past few years and with C.J. Stroud continuing to lead the offense for Houston, Fairbairn should continue to have plenty of opportunities next season.
Category: Transactions
The Houston Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have reached terms on a three-year, $36 million deal ($23.5 million guaranteed) to keep the veteran TE paired with QB C.J. Stroud. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: With Stroud's emergence, the name of the game for Houston is to build around him, and that includes giving him weapons to work with. Schultz was productive during his years with Dallas, and after he didn't have the strongest market in 2023, his one-year deal with Houston proved to be worth it, turning into a $12 million-per-year contract. He finished 2023 as the half-PPR TE11.
Category: Transactions
Laremy Tunsil underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tunsil had been dealing with a nagging injury for most of last season. He is expected to make full and fast recovery for next year.
Category: Injury Updates
Will Anderson Jr. has taken home the 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Adam Schefter noted that this is the second year in a row that teammates have taken the rookie awards, Anderson and C.J. Stroud in 2023, Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson in 2022. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Anderson showed huge potential in his rookie year, with 7 sacks, 22 QB hits, and 45 combined tackles to his name in 2023. The young star will look to only improve upon those numbers in year two and appears to be a great asset for those in IDP leagues.
C.J. Stroud has won the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year. This is the second year in a row that a Buckeye has won the award after his former teammate, Garrett Wilson, won the award last season. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Even with several strong candidates to compete with, such as the Rams Puca Nacua, Stroud came home with the prestigious award. He was 8th in the NFL in total passing yards and led the NFL in passing yards per game. His 1.0% interception rate was also the best in the NFL and he led the Texans to a playoff win in what was believed to be a rebuilding year. He has a bright future ahead of him and the Texans have found their franchise quarterback.
Houston Texans D/ST allowed 19 points, while registering one sack and one fumble recovery in the team’s 23-19 win over the Colts.
Fantasy Impact: The Texans’ defense allowed 227 rushing yards and 141 passing yards in the win. The defense allowed 6.1 yards per carry, which is something they will have to clean up as they head into the playoffs. The Texans’ defense will likely improve in 2024 as the team continues to add to a rebuilding roster.
Category: Game Recaps