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Crosby Trade Collapse Reorders NFL Free Agency Day 2
sports1 month ago

Crosby Trade Collapse Reorders NFL Free Agency Day 2

Day 2 of NFL free agency was quieter but dominated by the Ravens backing out of a two‑first‑round trade for Maxx Crosby amid a failed physical, triggering league‑wide reconsiderations as teams adjust plans. Winners include coaches reuniting with familiar players (Titans/Giants) and the Panthers defense (Devin Lloyd) plus the Texans bolstering their offensive line with Braden Smith. Losers involve the Raiders and Ravens due to the Crosby setback (with Hendrickson also lingering over market value) and the Arizona Cardinals’ uncertain direction, while Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. faces an open competition with Tua Tagovailoa while recovering from ACL surgery. Overall, the early moves are reshaping cap space, pairings, and expectations for the rest of free agency.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|
#crosby-trade-collapse#free-agency-2026#raiders
Texans cut ties with Joe Mixon as they pivot to Montgomery
sports1 month ago

Texans cut ties with Joe Mixon as they pivot to Montgomery

Houston released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he asked for a move, making him a free agent as the Texans finalize a deal that would bring Lions running back David Montgomery to Houston. Mixon did not play last season due to a mysterious foot injury that required offseason surgery, saving the team about $8.5 million in cap space. He had 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024 and enters free agency with 7,428 rushing yards and 60 rushing TDs since entering the NFL in 2017.

via NBC Sports|
#free-agent#joe-mixon#nfl
Browns snag Tytus Howard from Texans to fortify the exterior
sports1 month ago

Browns snag Tytus Howard from Texans to fortify the exterior

The Cleveland Browns acquired Texans right tackle Tytus Howard for a 2026 fifth-round pick, adding a 93-game starter and former first-rounder who posted a 77.1 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2025. Houston traded him to clear cap space on a final-year deal, reportedly with Cleveland signing him to a 3-year, $63M contract to finalize the deal. The move gives Cleveland a starting OT for 2026 and beyond as they plan to address the other tackle in the 2026 draft.

via Dawgs By Nature|
#browns#capspace#note-only-five-allowed
Texans eye RB in Round 2 as 2026 mock draft fuels Chiefs, Ravens pass-rush upgrades
sports2 months ago

Texans eye RB in Round 2 as 2026 mock draft fuels Chiefs, Ravens pass-rush upgrades

Chad Reuter's first three-round mock of the 2026 NFL Draft foresees a QB-light class with five quarterbacks but only two first-rounders and none in Round 2, while offensive linemen and wide receivers lead early selections. He projects four first-round trades and four end-of-round compensatory picks. The Texans are slated to address an offensive need with a running back in Round 2, and the Chiefs and Ravens are positioned to boost their pass rush later in the draft.

via NFL.com|
#chiefs#mock-draft#nfl-draft
Patriots ride stout defense to 28-16 divisional playoff win over Texans
sports2 months ago

Patriots ride stout defense to 28-16 divisional playoff win over Texans

In a snowy Gillette Stadium, the Patriots earned a 28-16 win over the Texans in a defensive slugfest, leveraging opportunistic play and solid special-teams work. Drake Maye battled turnover issues but flashed some big passes, while Rhamondre Stevenson powered the ground game and DeMario Douglas, Stefon Diggs, and Kayshon Boutte provided key receiving moments. The defense—featuring Marcus Jones’ pick-six and Carlton Davis’ two INTs—harassed Stroud and limited Houston’s big plays, a combination that propelled New England toward their AFC Championship path.

via Pats Pulpit|
#defense#divisional-round#nfl
Patriots Ride Dominant Defense Into AFC Championship as Maye Faces Playoff Test vs Texans
sports2 months ago

Patriots Ride Dominant Defense Into AFC Championship as Maye Faces Playoff Test vs Texans

The Patriots’ defense again carried the win in the Divisional Round, bottling Houston and allowing just one TD drive across two playoff victories through aggressive early-down pressure, heavy man coverage, and smart disguises. Drake Maye faced a playoff gauntlet against top defenses, showing flashes and some ball-security issues, but the unit’s consistent dominance kept New England on track to face Denver in the AFC Championship.

via New England Patriots|
#divisional-round#drake-maye#nfl
Texans’ Stroud gets backing as Ryans insists QB isn’t the problem
sports2 months ago

Texans’ Stroud gets backing as Ryans insists QB isn’t the problem

After Houston’s 28-16 playoff loss to New England, DeMeco Ryans publicly backed C.J. Stroud, saying the Texans don’t have a quarterback problem and that Stroud is still the franchise quarterback as he continues to grow from a historic rookie season into Year 3; the debate centers on whether Stroud can sustain elite play, even with a strong defense and high expectations set by his 2023 performance.

via Andscape|
#nfl#quarterback#ryans
Texans’ Stroud sets infamous postseason turnover record in a two-game arc
sports2 months ago

Texans’ Stroud sets infamous postseason turnover record in a two-game arc

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud became the first player to accumulate 5+ interceptions and 5+ fumbles in a single postseason, a six-quarter stretch that included a wild-card win over the Steelers and a rough divisional-round showing against the Patriots; Houston still prevailed in the wild-card game and remains in the hunt for the AFC title versus the Broncos.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cj-stroud#nfl#playoffs