The Houston Texans are a professional American football team, based in Houston, Texas. The Texans played in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division member. The team is one of the youngest franchises in the NFL, established in 1999.
Their Establishment Story
After Houston lost its NFL team, the Oilers, to Nashville in 1997, local businessman Bob McNair didn’t give up on bringing major league sports back to the city. Initially, McNair tried to get a National Hockey League team for Houston, but that didn’t work out.
Around the same time, the NFL was looking to expand and add one more team to make the total count 32, so there would be even teams in both conferences.
McNair saw this as a perfect opportunity to bring NFL football back to Houston. He teamed up with Steve Patterson and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to propose a new, domed stadium as part of their bid to get a new team.
Their efforts paid off when, on October 6, 1999, the NFL awarded the 32nd franchise to Houston for a whopping $700 million. The Texans started playing in the 2002 NFL season.
Their Journey In The NFL
Since joining the league, the Texans have experienced a mix of successes and challenges. Their early years were marked by the typical growing pains of an expansion team, struggling to find their footing in the competitive landscape of the NFL.
However, under the leadership of notable players and coaches, the Texans began to show promise. They clinched their first division title in 2011, marking a turning point for the franchise.
This success was followed by several playoff appearances, with the team winning multiple AFC South division championships. Despite these achievements, the Texans have faced criticism for their inability to advance deep into the playoffs and secure a Super Bowl appearance.
Active Roster
| Player | # | Position | Height | College |
Adrian Amos | 0 | S | 6-0 | Penn State |
Will Anderson Jr. | 51 | DE | 6-4 | Alabama |
| 95 | DE | 6-3 | Tennessee | |
Andrew Beck | 47 | FB | 6-3 | Texas |
Kris Boyd | 17 | CB | 5-11 | Texas |
Nick Broeker | 64 | G | 6-4 | Ole Miss |
Blake Cashman | 53 | LB | 6-1 | Minnesota |
Maliek Collins | 96 | DT | 6-2 | Nebraska |
Nico Collins | 12 | WR | 6-4 | Michigan |
Khalil Davis | 94 | DT | 6-1 | Nebraska |
Michael Deiter | 63 | C/G | 6-6 | Wisconsin |
Dieter Eiselen | 60 | G | 6-4 | Yale |
Ka’imi Fairbairn | 15 | K | 6-0 | UCLA |
George Fant | 77 | T | 6-5 | Western Kentucky |
Jonathan Greenard | 52 | DE | 6-3 | Florida |
Jake Hansen | 35 | LB | 6-1 | Illinois |
Christian Harris | 48 | LB | 6-1 | Alabama |
Marcus Haynes | 52 | DE | 6-4 | Old Dominion |
Charlie Heck | 67 | T | 6-8 | North Carolina |
Neville Hewitt | 43 | LB | 6-2 | Marshall |
Kurt Hinish | 93 | DT | 6-2 | Notre Dame |
Ka’dar Hollman | 20 | CB | 6-0 | Toledo |
DeAndre Houston-Carson | 30 | S | 6-1 | William & Mary |
Jerry Hughes | 55 | DE | 6-2 | TCU |
Xavier Hutchinson | 19 | WR | 6-3 | Iowa State |
Kareem Jackson | 22 | S | 5-10 | Alabama |
Cameron Johnston | 11 | P | 5-11 | Ohio State |
Josh Jones | 74 | T | 6-5 | Houston |
Brevin Jordan | 9 | TE | 6-3 | Miami (Fla.) |
Case Keenum | 18 | QB | 6-1 | Houston |
Desmond King II | 25 | CB | 5-10 | Iowa |
Shaq Mason | 69 | G | 6-1 | Georgia Tech |
John Metchie III | 8 | WR | 5-11 | Alabama |
Davis Mills | 10 | QB | 6-4 | Stanford |
Steven Nelson | 21 | CB | 5-11 | Oregon State |
Dare Ogunbowale | 33 | RB | 5-11 | Wisconsin |
Denzel Perryman | 6 | LB | 5-11 | Miami |
Dameon Pierce | 31 | RB | 5-10 | Florida |
Jalen Pitre | 5 | S | 5-11 | Baylor |
Sheldon Rankins | 98 | DT | 6-2 | Louisville |
D’Angelo Ross | 37 | CB | 5-9 | New Mexico |
Myjai Sanders | 41 | DE | 6-5 | Cincinnati |
Eric Saubert | 81 | TE | 6-5 | Drake |
Dalton Schultz | 86 | TE | 6-5 | Stanford |
Juice Scruggs | 70 | C/G | 6-3 | Penn State |
Steven Sims | 82 | WR | 5-10 | Kansas |
Devin Singletary | 26 | RB | 5-7 | Florida Atlantic |
Derek Stingley Jr. | 24 | CB | 6-0 | LSU |
C.J. Stroud | 7 | QB | 6-3 | Ohio State |
Teair Tart | 97 | DT | 6-2 | Florida International |
Henry To’oTo’o | 39 | LB | 6-2 | Alabama |
Laremy Tunsil | 78 | T | 6-5 | Mississippi |
Jon Weeks | 46 | LS | 5-10 | Baylor |
Robert Woods | 2 | WR | 6-0 | USC |
Houston Texans Opponents for the 2024 Regular NFL Season
The Houston Texans will play eight games at home and nine on the road during the 2024 regular season. Their opponents for the season are:
Home
Divisional Opponents
- Indianapolis Colts
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tennessee Titans
AFC Opponents
NFC Opponents
- Chicago Bears
- Detroit Lions
Away
Divisional Opponents
- Indianapolis Colts
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tennessee Titans
AFC Opponents
NFC Opponents
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
