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Breaking down every Texans restructure & extension option for 2026 cap space — who to extend, who to leverage, and how it impacts the contention window.

The Texans have real decisions to make. Not just about who played well — but who fits at the right price, in this system, in this window. Market value, draft depth, continuity with Stroud, and cap flexibility all matter. Some will stay. Some are replaceable. And a few may price themselves out.

The Texans are building a new headquarters in Bridgeland — and it’s more than just a practice facility. From long-term business growth to deeper community integration and future optionality, this move could redefine what the organization looks like over the next decade.

The Super Bowl didn’t just highlight what the Texans missed — it showed exactly what they must solve. Interior protection, run-game consistency, and disciplined playoff execution are the difference between “close” and contention.

Boots-on-the-ground Senior Bowl recap from Mobile with Texans-focused takeaways, trench analysis, player interviews, and film-backed observations.

C.J. Stroud played terribly, and the loss in New England is on him. Four first-half interceptions, including a pick-six, ended the Texans’ season. That reality can’t be avoided.

But this game also revealed why the margin was thinner than it appeared all year. New England adapted to the environment, protecting its quarterback with screens, slants, and defined throws. Houston largely did not. The Texans stuck with a middle-of-the-field passing plan despite missing Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz,