Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Houston.

After finishing as a top-15 NFL defense during the team's turnaround season last year, DeMeco Ryans challenged his players to build on his defensive philosophy in the second day of training camp.

As the architect of a resurgent Vikings’ defense that includes former Texans starting defensive end Jonathan Greenard via a four-year, $72 million deal, linebacker Blake Cashman on a three-year ...

How can a defense with J.J. Watt and six other first-round picks be struggling to generate sacks and stop teams? Here's why and how to fix it.

Are embarrassing moments ahead for the Houston Texans' defense? Perhaps, if they don't devise a sound strategy against Tennessee Titans star runner Derrick Henry. Henry owns one of the most ...

The Texans simply didn’t have the talent across their depth chart to field a stable and dangerous defense in 2021. They ranked second-to-last in rush defense (142.2 yards allowed per game).

Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (4) and safety Brandon Hill (36) run a drill with defensive passing game coordinator Cory Undlin looking on during organized team activities on Wednesday ...

The Texans are quarterback-needy and conventional wisdom points to picking a QB at No. 2, but there are defensive options that could help a porous unit..

How Texans can fill need at defensive tackle after NFL draft. Houston addressed several areas, but questions surround the interior D-line. By Josh Criswell, Former Sports Editor April 29, 2024.

The Texans think Blacklock, a second-round pick, is capable of playing on every down. He could line up as a defensive tackle in base defense, a three-technique in nickel and a nose tackle in dime.