{"id":904132,"date":"2026-05-29T05:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/904132\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T05:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:21:19","slug":"houston-texans-2026-training-camp-preview-can-they-compete-with-afcs-elite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/904132\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Texans 2026 Training Camp Preview: Can They Compete With AFC\u2019s Elite?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With several teams kicking off their organized team activities this week, the NFL<\/a> offseason is in full swing.<\/p>\n

Teams have OTAs sprinkled in over the next three weeks before a month-long break until training camp begins in mid-to-end July.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll be reviewing the major offseason changes for all 32 teams in addition to previewing what to expect from each team as they head into training camp. Below is our 2026 training camp preview for the Houston Texans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Key Offseason Dates<\/p>\n

Voluntary OTAs: May 27-29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Training camp: mid-July
NFL Hall of Fame game: Aug. 6<\/p>\n

Key Additions:<\/p>\n

David Montgomery<\/a>, RB
Foster Moreau<\/a>, TE
Braden Smith<\/a>, OT
Wyatt Teller<\/a>, OG
Evan Brown<\/a>, OG
Logan Hall<\/a>, DT
Dominique Robinson<\/a>, DE
Jake Hummel<\/a>, LB
Reed Blankenship<\/a>, S<\/p>\n

\"HoustonDavid Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions<\/a> runs the ball for a first down against the Green Bay Packers<\/a> late in the fourth quarter of the game at Ford Field on December 05, 2024 in Detroit<\/a>, Michigan. Montgomery is now injured.2026 NFL Draft Class:<\/p>\n

Keylan Rutledge, OG, Round 1
Kayden McDonald, DT, Round 2
Marlin Klein, TE, Round 2
Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Round 4
Wade Woodaz, LB, Round 4
Kamari Ramsey<\/a>, S, Round 5
Lewis Bond, WR, Round 6
Aiden Fisher, LB, Round 7<\/p>\n

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Key Losses:<\/p>\n

Christian Kirk<\/a>, WR
Harrison Bryant<\/a>, TE
Tytus Howard<\/a>, OT
Tim<\/a> Settle, DT
Damone Clark<\/a>, LB
Myles Bryant<\/a>, CB
Tommy Townsend<\/a>, P<\/p>\n

\"HoustonWoody Marks<\/a> #27 of the Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud<\/a> #7 of the Houston Texans celebrate after a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh<\/a>, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller\/Getty Images)Analysis:<\/p>\n

The Texans were one win away from playing in the AFC Championship Game last season.<\/p>\n

A dominant defense carried the team to a 12-5 record as the offense struggled at times to find some consistency. Quarterback C.J. Stroud (3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns, eight interceptions) and receiver Nico Collins<\/a> (71 receptions, 1,117 yards, six touchdowns) had solid years, but the clear absence of a run game didn\u2019t help Houston\u2019s cause.<\/p>\n

The Texans took a step toward remedying that issue, adding two-time 1,000-yard rusher David Montgomery, and they fortified the offensive line in adding guards Wyatt Teller, Evan Brown, and first-round rookie Keylan Rutledge.<\/p>\n

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Houston also bolstered its defense in adding safety Reed Blankenship, second-round defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, and defensive end Dominique Robinson.<\/p>\n

With Stroud, Montgomery, Collins, a healthy Tank Dell<\/a>, and tight end Dalton Schultz<\/a> plus a revamped offensive line, the Texans should be just as formidable as they were last year. And 2026 is the year they should take their place among the rest of the AFC\u2019s elite teams.<\/p>\n

Another 11- or 12-win season and possible division title is very much within reach. Expect the Texans to be right in the thick of the AFC playoff race by season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

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