The Houston Texans are gearing up for a pivotal season, facing a demanding 2025 schedule, eyeing major contract extensions, and planning a bold new uniform debut in 2026.
The Texans open the regular season against the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers—both 2024 division winners. The schedule includes nearly 18,000 miles of travel across eight road games, including two cross-country trips to Los Angeles. Despite the demanding travel, the team will play 12 of its 17 games in climate-controlled or retractable-roof stadiums, which could provide a consistent playing environment.
The Texans will also appear in four prime-time games this year, a sign of the team’s rising national profile.
Off the field, the Texans announced they are working on “rivalry uniforms” set to debut in 2026. Owners Cal and Hannah McNair said the new looks are inspired by the community, echoing the approach of Nike’s City Connect uniforms in baseball. While fans have called for the return of the beloved Oilers-inspired “H-Town blue,” legal restrictions mean the Texans can only use the color as an accent, due to trademark rights held by the Tennessee Titans.
Meanwhile, speculation is swirling around massive contract extensions for two of Houston’s cornerstones. Quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. are expected to command long-term deals that could approach a combined half-billion dollars. Locking up both players remains a top priority for the franchise.
The team has also made several roster moves this month. On May 13, the Texans signed defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, a seven-year veteran out of UConn. The team also claimed linebacker Jackson Woodard off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks on May 7. Woodard played college football at Arkansas and UNLV.
Center Juice Scruggs has emerged as a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming season. With changes across the offensive line, Scruggs is expected to be a key contributor to the Texans’ offensive success in 2025.
Texans fans looking to show their support can grab newly released 2025 draft merchandise, including limited-edition fitted hats and official jerseys, available online and in stores.
As the Texans prepare to kick off what could be a defining season, all eyes are on how they’ll handle early tests, navigate contract negotiations, and continue building their identity both on and off the field.