The Houston Texans have spent training camp making moves, but not where some fans may have expected. They brought in former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney for the defensive line and added Mario Edwards on a one-year deal to help the interior, yet the wide receiver room has stayed largely untouched.
That patience now looks like a real decision, because the market around Houston has thinned out fast. With the regular season a little under a month away, the list of available receivers who could have changed the Texans’ offense has shrunk in a hurry.
Deebo Samuel is back with the San Francisco 49ers. Stefon Diggs signed with the Washington Commanders. Keenan Allen is now headed to the Indianapolis Colts, Houston’s division rival.
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That leaves the Texans looking at a receiver market that is either risky or simply not as appealing. Tyreek Hill is still out there, but reports say he still doesn’t have any power in his injured leg after the torn ACL he suffered in the 2025 season. At this stage, landing him feels unrealistic for any team.
Beyond Hill, the names still available are Curtis Samuel, Brandin Cooks, Tyler Lockett, and DeAndre Hopkins. None of them clearly stand out as upgrades Houston would need to force into the lineup over the depth it already has.
And that depth is the reason the Texans may be comfortable standing pat. Nico Collins gives them a clear WR1.
Jayden Higgins has the traits to grow into a strong WR2. Jaylin Noel could be in line for a second-year leap.
Xavier Hutchinson is coming off a career season and looking more reliable, and Tank Dell, if healthy, still has to be part of the conversation.
If Houston was going to add another receiver before the season, a bigger name would have made the most sense. A lower-end veteran would only squeeze an already crowded rotation for targets.
The Texans do have the cap room to keep shopping if they want to. They have over $20 million in available space, which means they could still strike if the right situation presents itself.
For now, though, the front office appears comfortable with what it has. The team can use that money elsewhere, and if the offense needs another pass-catcher once the season starts, Houston still has the flexibility to act.
At the moment, though, another significant receiver addition looks unlikely.
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