If the Texans were to outright release, they would save $9 million in cap space. That alone would bring Houston up to $19 million in space for the 2025 offseason.

The Houston Texans’ veteran defensive tackle stepped up on third down to record his first sack in the postseason on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Hebert in the third quarter of the wild-card round. The Bolts’ offense was driving, but the sack led to a punt.

Texans veteran defensive lineman Denico Autry had a sack and a blocked extra point against the Chargers in a playoff win.

After falling in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans believe they’re “really close” to taking the next step and making their first AFC championship game.

The Texans heard how the Chargers' improvement in seed gave them an easier opponent in Houston, but the home team's defense shut down L.A.'s playoff hopes.

When DeMeco Ryans became coach of the Houston Texans before last season, the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker brought his swarm defense with him.

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star react to back-to-back Houston Texans' defensive plays including a "peanut-punch" and a 6-yard sack by Texans defensive end Denico Autry.

Here are four questions facing the Texans in the 2025 offseason:

After four thrilling divisional round clashes, the NFL conference championship games are set with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders clashing with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Texans were strong up front with Will Anderson Jr. and in the secondary with Derek Stingley Jr. but had some inconsistencies in the middle.

Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and center Jarrett Patterson (54) on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

With the Houston Texans' season complete, Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions about possible offseason changes and more.