Houston Texans

Nick Chubb told reporters Wednesday that his past injuries are "behind him." (Source: Jeremy Bergman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: "I feel good. ... That's all behind me Injuries happen," Chubb said. "With what I did, it takes about two years to really get back. So, I'm over the hump." Chubb signed a one-year deal with Houston earlier this week. It remains unclear what role he will play behind Joe Mixon.

Joe Mixon is no longer in the walking boot he was seen in during OTAs. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mixon was still not practicing as of the start of minicamp on Tuesday. As Wilson notes, he is tracking well to be good to go for training camp.

Texans rookie WR Jaylin Noel is not practicing to begin minicamp. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Noel was still with Houston on the field. Wilson noted it is nothing serious, so he should return to practice at some point soon.

C.J. Stroud resumed throwing on the first day of Texans mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. (Source: Jonathan M Alexander on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stroud was held from throwing to end OTAs, but the Texans never appeared to have any major concerns. He appears to be a full-go now as he looks to bounce back from last season.

Texans LB Christian Harris is "on track" to return by training camp. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harris missed the majority of last season due to ankle and calf injuries. He is expected to be a full-go for Houston by the time training camp rolls around.

Jayden Higgins has been "making plays" and showing he belongs at Texans OTAs. (Source: Marc Vandermeer)

Fantasy Impact: Higgins has been able to make some highlight catches and plays early on. The rookie wide receiver out of Iowa State is expected to compete for an immediate starting role opposite of Nico Collins. He should garner some immediate fantasy value.

Dalton Schultz was away from practice at Texans OTAs on Wednesday. (Source: DJ Bien-Aime on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schultz was one of a handful of players not with the team. It is too early to have any concern as these remain voluntary practices.

Dameon Pierce was not at OTAs with the Texans on Wednesday. (Source: DJ Bien-Aime on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pierce was one of a handful of players not with the team. It is too early to have any concern as these remain voluntary practices.

The Texans re-signed CB Myles Bryant to a contract. (Source: Houston Texans on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bryant totaled 15 tackles in limited playing time with Houston last season. He figures to remain in a depth role in the Texans secondary.

The Texans signed DB Keydrain Calligan. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Calligan lands with Houston ahead of the start of OTAs. He will compete for a depth role in the Texans secondary over the summer.

The Texans released Jerome Carvin. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carvin will look to land another opportunity with a different team heading into OTAs and training camp.

The Texans released DT Kingsley Jonathan. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jonathan will look to land another opportunity with a different team heading into OTAs and training camp.

The Texans signed No. 116 overall pick RB Woody Marks to a four-year contract. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Marks was selected by Houston in the NFL Draft last month. He figures to compete in OTAs and training camp for a change-of-pace role behind Joe Mixon.

The Texans re-signed DT Foley Fatukasi. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fatukasi returns to Houston on another one-year contract. He'll remain in a rotational role on the Texans defensive line.

The Seahawks waived LB Jackson Woodard. (Source: Brady Henderson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Woodard signed with Seattle last week as an undrafted free agent. He will look to find a new landing spot heading into OTAs.

Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reported that ank Dell “will more than likely miss the 2025 season and be placed on the physically unable to perform list.” (Source: Jonathan M Alexander)

Fantasy Impact: Dell underwent ACL reconstruction in early March. He will likely be off the fantasy radar this season as he sets his sight on a full recovery for the 2026 season.

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle did not project John Metchie III to make the Texans 53-man roster this upcoming season. (Source: Jonathan M Alexander)

Fantasy Impact: Houston added both Iowa State wide receivers in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in the draft last week. Metchie is expected to compete with Xavier Hutchinson, Braxton Berrios, and Justin Watson for two roster spots in the Texans wide receiver room.

The Texans claimed OL Jake Andrews off waivers from the Patriots. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Andrews was selected with the No. 107 overall pick back in the 2023 NFL Draft by New England. He figures to compete for a depth role on the Texans offensive line.

The Texans re-signed TE Irv Smith Jr. to a one-year contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith spent the majority of last season on the practice squad with Houston. He'll remain off the fantasy radar.

The Texans reworked Denico Autry’s contract to gain cap space for this offseason. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: As has been done many times this offseason, the move converts a portion of that salary to a signing bonus. Autry will now make $7.5 million this year after it had originally been set for $9 million.