March 10, 2026
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Texans make Fairbairn NFL's highest-paid kicker
Houston's Ka'imi Fairbairn agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension, making him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, his agency Athletes First announced Tuesday.

Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith
Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

March 9, 2026
Blankenship heads to Texans after Eagles stint
Former Eagles safety Reed Blankenship will sign with the Texans on a three-year, $24.75 million deal.

Sources: Texans to bring back Ingram, Rankins
Guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins will not hit free agency after agreeing to multiyear deals with the Texans, according to ESPN and NFL Network.

March 8, 2026
Barnwell: Sorting out the winners, losers and dominoes from NFL free agency's wild opening day
Tua Tagovailoa in a great spot? No real help for C.J. Stroud? A wildly player-friendly deal for Tyler Linderbaum? Here's the best and worst of free agency.

March 6, 2026
Sources: Texans, Schultz reach 1-year extension
The Texans and tight end Dalton Schultz agreed to a one-year extension worth $12.6 million, sources told ESPN on Friday.

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Texans grant Mixon release after lost '25 season
The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.

March 5, 2026
Source: DE Hunter gets $40M deal from Texans
The Texans have agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Texans reach deal to re-sign veteran OT Brown
Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Texans reached agreement Thursday on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

March 4, 2026
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What to know for all 32 teams ahead of NFL free agency: Top needs, candidates to leave and predictions
Malik Willis, Tyler Linderbaum, Mike Evans and Jaelan Phillips are worth keeping an eye on when free agency opens March 11.

March 3, 2026
UnSportsmanLike with Evan, Canty and Michelle

March 2, 2026
Texans release veteran safety Ward, save $750K
The Texans will release veteran safety Jimmie Ward, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

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The Rich Eisen Show

February 27, 2026
Reid's new two-round NFL mock draft: Which prospects are rising after the combine?
Following the combine and a few big trades this week, Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.

February 26, 2026
Ranking the NFL's top 100 free agents: Which players should land big contracts?
Which NFL free agents could get a lot of interest from teams? Who is primed for a big new deal? Let's stack the best players available this March.

February 19, 2026
Tracking Texans' free agency signings: Houston adds S Blankenship, OT Smith
Keep track of Houston's moves throughout the 2026 offseason, including free agent signings, contracts and more.

February 12, 2026
NFL free agency grades: Sizing up 55-plus big signings and trades
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Jonathan Allen signing and Osa Odighizuwa trade.

February 11, 2026
Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

December 29, 2025
NFL draft order for Round 1: All 32 slots set with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order -- plus each team's top need.