May 14, 2026 · 25 min
The Houston Texans schedule release is here, but once the excitement fades, what should Texans fans actually be watching next? Seth Payne breaks down the biggest storylines to follow after the schedule drops, starting with the possible return of Tank Dell to the practice field and what it would mean for C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense. Seth also looks ahead to C.J. Stroud’s inevitable contract questions, how Keylan Rutledge could earn attention at center during OTAs and minicamp, and why Marlin Klein may be one rookie to monitor before the pads come on. Plus, Seth discusses potential veteran additions at running back and defensive end, why Texans training camp could finally feature real offensive line vs. defensive line battles, and answers listener questions on Jaylin Noel, “knuckleheads” in a strong locker room, and the idea of moving on from C.J. Stroud. Finally, Seth reacts to early schedule leaks that could send the Texans into a brutal December stretch with road games in Pittsburgh, Washington, and Philadelphia — and explains why that cold-weather gauntlet may become a defining test for this team. Follow Bleav in Texans for more Houston Texans analysis, roster breakdowns, schedule reaction, and C.J. Stroud conversation all offseason long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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