Texans prepare for 25th season, eye first conference championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Houston Texans commenced training camp for their 25th season on Wednesday, aiming to reach their first conference championship game. As the only NFL team without a conference title and one of four that hasn't reached the Super Bowl, the Texans face pressure after three consecutive divisional round exits. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. emphasized the team's determination to achieve something historic for Houston. Quarterback C.J. Stroud, who faced criticism for past playoff performances, maintains focus on improving his game, while general manager Nick Caserio is in discussions for a potential contract extension for Stroud. Coach DeMeco Ryans stresses that high expectations remain unchanged since his return in 2023.
- •Texans start training camp for 25th NFL season
- •Team seeks first conference championship
- •Quarterback C.J. Stroud focused on improvement
- •General manager discussing potential contract extension with Stroud
- •Coach DeMeco Ryans emphasizes high expectations for the season
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — A milestone 25th season begins for the Texans, still chasing a first conference title
"The Houston Texans began preparations for their 25th season Wednesday as the only NFL team to have never made a conference championship game and one of just four teams that haven’t reached the Super Bowl. After losing in the divisional round in each of the past three years, the question is once again whether this milestone anniversary season will be the one in which they finally take the next step. “That’s something that we’re striving for,” defensive end Will Anderson Jr. said Wednesday after the first practice of training camp.
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