On the time of this writing, the NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Texans are shifting from draft prep to these first few offseason exercises earlier than the “NFL Dead Zone” returns. Extensions for key gamers, primarily Will Anderson Jr. are within the books, and now the squad can transfer from off-field debate on seeing some preliminary on-field manufacturing. Additionally, that strikes us that a lot nearer to the beginning of the NFL season, when many an individual’s psychological and monetary well being will hinge on the actions of males taking part in a mere recreation.
Nonetheless, even with all that’s accomplished, there aren’t any shortages of questions going through the Texans. With that in thoughts, some open questions going through the Houston Texans:
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 24: C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans poses for a photograph after the sport between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Heart on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: Consumer expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, Consumer is consenting to the phrases and circumstances of the Getty Photographs License Settlement. (Picture by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 2: Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans participates throughout a Professional Bowl group observe throughout the NFL Professional Bowl Video games, at Moscone Heart South on February 2, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Picture by Kara Durrette/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
Every other extensions inbound? With the re-signing of Al-Shaair this previous week, Houston seemingly locked up most of its key parts. But, does that imply that Houston is completed with the contract extensions, other than the Stroud scenario? May one other defender, say To’oTo’o be the subsequent man to stay round? Would Houston but once more rethink a Dalton Schultz extension? The cap house is getting a bit tight and the draft picks all want to truly get signed, however there’s nonetheless time to lock up another gamers if Houston so felt.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 16: Offensive coordinator Nick Caley of the Houston Texans appears to be like on within the recreation in opposition to the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Justin Ford/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
What can the offseason exercises present us in regards to the offense? Granted, placing that a lot inventory in mini-camps and obligatory pre-preseason exercises is the textbook definition of overvaluing. Nevertheless, these summer season camps would be the first time the group may even see a semblance of what’s to return. Whereas the true grades can’t occur till September, it’d provide some perception into simply what Houston followers may anticipate. Can the hopes of some new lineman and an offseason to assist Stroud transfer previous no matter that was in mid/late January could be enormous? The primary probability will seem at these camps.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans runs runs with the ball in opposition to Kevin Byard #31 of the Chicago Bears throughout the 2026 NFL Professional Bowl recreation between the AFC and the NFC on the Moscone Heart South on February 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The NFC received 66-52. (Picture by Alika Jenner/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
Contract Drama: Considerably buried within the hubbub of the NFL Draft and the Vrabel/Russini affair (sure, we’re leaning into the double that means), the Texans publicly addressed rumors of contract unhappiness with WR Nico Collins, stating that they weren’t buying and selling him. As for now, Collins stays with the group. His contract extension, signed final season, pays him roughly $24M/season, which is an effective wage, however not fairly to the extent of the highest WRs within the NFL. Apparently, Collins is indicating to teammates that he’s underpaid relative to his worth/efficiency. He’s actually the WR1 for the Houston offense. Will this spill over into mini-camps and coaching camp? One hopes not, however the place cash is concerned, enterprise choices, for good and ailing, will likely be made.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 23: A common view of the draft tent is seen throughout Spherical One of many 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Picture by Jason Miller/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
What in regards to the 2027 Draft? Oh, did you assume your draft porn dependancy ended with the collection of Mr. Irrelevant? Oh no. The draft is a full yr train, one which by no means ends. Already, sports activities websites are placing out the “way-too-early-but-we-so-need-the-clicks” articles in regards to the potential 2027 class. As for the Texans, after all the strikes, the wheeling and dealing, they sit with 6 present draft picks for the 2027, which, primarily based on these way-too-early-projections, is seen as a better-quality class for expertise vs. 2026. Hopefully, Houston is not going to must avail itself of the potential gold mine of QB prospects. However then once more, wasn’t the 2026 class presently final yr imagined to be a loaded one with expertise?
CYPRESS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 25: Houston Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair is seen because the group announce the event of a brand new, 83-acre headquarters and observe facility house named the ‘Toro District’ within the Bridgeland master-planned neighborhood in Northwest Harris County in Cypress, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. The mission will included a 22-acre headquarters and coaching advanced with plans to open the ability in 2029. (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle by way of Getty Photographs)
Every other off-field actions. Whereas the eye for Houston has been on the gamers and upgrading stated roster, there’s a lot afoot on the enterprise aspect. The institution of the Toro District and the renaming of NRG Stadium again to Reliant have been the large strikes, however there are a lot extra concerns to face. The Texans want to both construct a brand new stadium or refurbish the present one. The concept of the Toro District appears to point that any fears of relocation outdoors of Houston are null and void, however as aforementioned, cash can affect issues. Hopefully, any Houston Texans’ executives and workers can keep out of the headlines this yr and keep away from a Javier Loya scenario, that might be good.
Little doubt there are many different inquiries to be requested, and for a lot of of them, we received’t come near a solution till the on-field motion begins for actual. Till then, we are going to proceed to attend, watch and report on what we will. Subsequent massive milestone: The schedule launch.
