Here are some big names, exciting options for an aggressive Texans trade deadline
BUYERS NOT SELLERS!
24 October 2023
The Houston Texans will be back in action this week against the Carolina Panthers and if all goes well, the team will be sitting at 4-3 with the trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
It's been a long time since the Texans could be considered buyers at the deadline, but they have a real shot at catching the Jaguars in the division if they can continue on this path.
CBS Sports recently published an article projecting trade scenarios for several teams, and they proposed the Texans trade a 3rd-round pick for Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton.
With Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Robert Woods already in the fold for this year and next, that doesn't make a ton of sense to us. But there are numerous others players on expiring deals that could be a good fit.
Especially when it comes to pass rushers, as the Texans are currently dead last in sacks this season.
So if the Texans could work out a long-term deal for one of these edge rushers, should they pull the trigger?
Commanders Chase Young & Montez Sweat, Panthers Brian Burns, and Vikings Danielle Hunter are all listed as players that could be on the move.
So who should the Texans target out of this exciting group of players?
Don't miss the video above as we examine all the possibilities for the Texans before the deadline.
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Astros deliver perfect answer to Thursday night’s gut punch
May 30, 2025, 9:41 pm
Yainer Diaz homered with two outs in the ninth inning and Framber Valdez pitched a three-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
THIS IS EL MATÍN. pic.twitter.com/Ynz9rAtiq8
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 31, 2025
The score was tied 1-1 entering the ninth. Garrett Cleavinger (0-1) struck out Jose Altuve and Christian Walker before Diaz sent a 98 mph sinker into the seats in right field to set off a wild celebration.
Valdez (5-4) gave up a homer to Jose Caballero in the first inning and tied a season high with nine strikeouts in his ninth career complete game and second this season.
Houston trailed 1-0 when Jake Meyers doubled to center field with no outs in the eighth inning and scored on Zach Dezenzo's single on a grounder. Dezenzo moved to second on a throwing error by second baseman Curtis Mead on the play.
Caballero homered on Valdez’s second pitch to give the Rays an early lead. The homer was just his second this season and the first since April 9.
Rays starter Ryan Pepiot allowed two hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings in his second strong start after he threw seven scoreless innings in his last start.
Valdez retired 12 straight before Jonathan Aranda singled on a chopper to first base to start the fifth. Valdez got right back on track, striking out Danny Jansen before Mead grounded into a double play to end the inning.
Valdez sailed through the sixth, seventh and eighth innings, sitting down nine straight batters with three strikeouts.
Taylor Walls singled with one out in the ninth before Caballero walked. Walls was caught stealing third and Valdez retired Yandy Díaz on a groundout to complete his night.
Walker singled with two outs in the seventh to chase Pepiot. Kevin Kelly took over and was greeted with a single by Diaz. The Astros came away empty when Kelly struck out Cam Smith.
Key moment
The home run by Diaz allowed Houston to rally after losing the series opener 13-3.
Key stat
Valdez needed just 83 pitches to complete the game.
Up next
Rays RHP Zack Littell (4-5, 3.97 ERA) opposes Astros LHP Colton Gordon (0-0, 3.52) on Saturday.
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