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Dalton Schultz remains key target for Texans offense entering 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:53 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Dalton Schultz remains key target for Texans offense entering 2026 season

Summary

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is seen as a pivotal player heading into the 2026 NFL season. Since joining the Texans in 2023, he has recorded impressive statistics, including 59 catches and five touchdowns that contributed to the team making the playoffs. In 2025, Schultz set a franchise record for tight ends with 82 receptions and totaled 777 receiving yards. Pro Football Focus ranks him as the 13th tight end for the upcoming season. Houston has added depth to the tight end position, drafting Marlin Klein and signing Foster Moreau to bolster the offensive playmakers around quarterback C.J. Stroud.

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Key Details

•Dalton Schultz joined the Texans in 2023.
•He set a single-season reception record for a Texans tight end in 2025.
•Schultz was ranked as the 13th tight end by Pro Football Focus for 2026.
•The Texans drafted Marlin Klein and signed Foster Moreau to enhance their tight end group.
•C.J. Stroud heavily relied on Schultz in the passing game.

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5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Texans' Dalton Schultz considered 'underrated' tight end entering 2026 season

What they're saying

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Houston Texans star Dalton Schultz isn't one of the more underrated tight ends in the NFL, but he could be flying under the radar entering 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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