Accessing Texans' biggest challenges and opportunities in free agency, trade market
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12 February
Should the Texans gamble on Stefon Diggs again? Composite Getty Image.
With free agency right around the corner and not a lot of cap room to work with, which position should the Texans make their top priority?
Offensive line or wide receiver? Clearly they need both, but based on the amount of hits Stroud took this season, and how the Super Bowl played out, it appears the o-line needs to be at the top of the list.
But what if the Texans could address receiver through a trade. Should they have any interest in acquiring Deebo Samuel or Cooper Kupp? And if so, what would be a fair asking price?
Or, would the team be better off bringing back Stefon Diggs?
ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlien share their thoughts on Houston's top offseason priorities, and much more in the video above!
After a light day on Wednesday, the Texans put the pads back on for an intense Thursday practice. One of the newest Texans, CJ Gardner-Johnson has drawn a lot of attention at camp. Which should be expected when a Super Bowl champion safety joins the team.
Earlier in the week, things got a little heated between Gardner-Johnson and tight end Cade Stover, which made headlines. Unfortunately for CJ, he's in the news for a very different reason on Thursday.
According to multiple reports, Gardner-Johnson is dealing with a right leg injury, and was carted off the field.
Next steps: testing, MRI expected for #Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson who is currently inside @The_Greenbrier Sports Performance Center being examined by team medical personnel @KPRC2 https://t.co/PDRwOMACNe https://t.co/9CZXqApWDA
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 7, 2025
The extent of the injury won't be known until more test are taken. But based on the vibes, this does not sound good.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans gave an update after practice.
#Texans HC DeMeco Ryans called the C. J. Gardner-Johnson injury “heartbreaking.” pic.twitter.com/X2UQP1qK9T
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) August 7, 2025
The Texans are now suddenly thin at the safety position if Gardner-Johnson misses significant time. Safety Jaylen Reed is already out with an injury, per Aaron Wilson" target="_blank">Aaron Wilson, and Jimmie Ward is recovering from foot surgery, and dealing with some legal troubles.
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The Texans head to Minnesota to play their first preseason game against the Vikings this Saturday.
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