Feb. 9, 2026, 7:03 p.m. CT

While the Houston Texans sat at home watching as the Seattle Seahawks bested the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, players from H-Town could at least watch former players try to win a Lombardi Trophy.

Last season, the Texans traded a haul to the Buffalo Bills for Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs. He only played in eight games before a torn ACL sent him to the injured reserve, but he seemed to be well respected among those in the locker room.

While he impressed during the regular season as Drake Maye’s No. 1 weapon, Diggs struggled to make an impact in the passing game during his first Super Bowl appearance, totaling three catches for 37 yards, including a 26-yard reception late in the fourth quarter to set up a Maye touchdown pass.

Outside of Diggs, no other former Texans player offered much in a 29-13 finish. Here’s how every former Houston player performed in the big game out west.

Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Connor O'Toole (57) and Seahawks guard Josh Jones (74) walk off the field after defeating the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesSeahawks OT John Jones

Outside of a few starts during the regular season, Jones, who played with the Texans in the 2023, mostly served as a backup role in the playoffs and only saw action in two snaps in his first Super Bowl appearance. 

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) breaks off a long run against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn ImagesSeahawks RB Cam Akers

Akers, a surprise addition to the active roster in 2024 and even started for the Texans with Joe Mixon sidelined, was elevated from Seattle’s practice squad for the NFC championship game and Super Bowl in place of the injured Zach Charbonnet. He didn’t record a carry but did get to see the field on special teams. 

Jan 3, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Upton Stout (20) during the second half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn ImagesSeahawks TE Eric Saubert

Saubert, who briefly spent time on the Texans’ roster in 2023, totaled four catches for Seattle during the regular season and didn’t see much action in the Super Bowl. He did see action on special teams, mostly kickoffs, field goals and PATs, which was key for kicker Jason Myers in the team’s victory. 

Oct 19, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin (28) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesPatriots CB Alex Austin

Austin, a member of the Texans’ 2023 practice squad, did see some action on both defense and special teams later in the game. He did not record a stat in his limited reps.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Malik Heath (18) makes a catch before being tackles by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (24) during the first quarter of their preseason game Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Seahawks CB Shaquil Griffin

Griffin barely spent a season with the Texans as a part-time starter in 2023, but he’s bounced around the league since being drafted in 2017 by Seattle out of Central Florida. Signing back with the franchise this offseason, Griffin didn’t earn an elevation from the team’s practice squad in the playoffs and watched from the sidelines as his franchise finally hoisted a Lombardi Trophy.

If this marks the end of his career, at least he can say he earned a ring.