Houston Texans unlikely to sign free agent receiver Deebo Samuel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Houston Texans are not expected to sign free agent receiver Deebo Samuel before the upcoming season. Despite fans advocating for his addition, a Texans insider indicated that the team is confident in their current receiving group, including Tank Dell, Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, and Jaylin Noel. The Texans had a successful previous season, tying for a franchise-high 12 wins but were eliminated in the AFC Divisional Round. Samuel, who spent the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders, recorded 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns but remains without a team for the 2026 season.
- •Texans finished last season with 12 wins but lost in playoffs.
- •Tank Dell is returning after missing the last season due to injury.
- •Texans plan to rely on current receivers ahead of the new season.
- •Deebo Samuel had a productive season in 2025 with Washington but is currently unsigned.
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"Last year, the Houston Texans experienced a surge in scoring, improving from 21.9 points per game (19th in NFL) to […]
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