Derek Stingley Jr. was the highest-ranked player for the Texans in the NFL's annual top 100 list as voted by players.

Damon Arnette spent his summer with the Houston Texans as the former Ohio State cornerback and 2020 first-round pick eyed an NFL comeback. But NRG Stadium is now unlikely to be the site of Arnette's first NFL snaps since 2021.

Ward is an 11-year veteran in the NFL, selected in the first round in 2014 by the San Francisco 49ers, where he ended up spending nine years and playing in 109 total games before joining the Texans in 2023.

The Texans are expected to keep both rookie Jaylen Reed and veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson on the active roster to begin the regular season. Ward, who signed with the Texans in the 2023 offseason after DeMeco Ryans was hired in the offseason, is currently under contract through 2025 after inking a one-year deal during the middle of last season.

The NFL Top 100 for the 2025 season has added New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. at No. 17 and 18, respectively.

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be interested in trading for Houston Texans offensive lineman Cam Robinson, per a report.

Rohit Ponnaiya breaks down his favorite NFL team futures parlay ahead of Week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL season. Find out why he's bullish on the Texans, Bucs, and Lions!

The NFL placed Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Ward will not be allowed to attend any practices, meetings or games while on the list. Ward, 34, was arrested Aug. 7 on a felony warrant in Texas, following a June arrest in which he was charged with felony family assault.

Jalen Mills' final snap as an Eagle came in Week 16 of the 2020 regular season. He has since played for the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. This summer, he was part of the Houston Texans roster until they released him on the final day of roster cuts.

The Houston Texans placed Joe Mixon on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List on Monday, ruling out the Pro Bowl running back for the first four weeks of the 2025 season. One NFL insider believes Mixon's absence could last much longer than just the season's initial month.