Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans

Michael Connor and John Hickman discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and what kind of fit matters for the Houston Texans on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and joi...

Three weeks into NFL Free Agency… are the Houston Texans building a contender — or leaving too much on the table? 🏈 Cole Thompson joins the show to give a REAL, unfiltered breakdown of how he views Nick Caserio’s moves so far… and whether Houston is actually closer to reaching its full potential. 👀 Which free agency addition gives this offense the BEST chance to explode with C.J. Stroud at the h...

The Houston Texans might need a contingency plan at linebacker… and all eyes are on Jacob Rodriguez. But is he REALLY the answer? In today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we break it all down—no fluff, just real football talk: 🏈 Segment 1: The LB Question Is keeping Jacob Rodriguez in Texas the right move for Houston? The production jumps off the screen (58 defensive stops in 2025), but there a...

Something is DIFFERENT inside NRG… and players are starting to say it out loud. We hear directly from Wyatt Teller on why his time with the Cleveland Browns ended — and how being labeled “not a schematic fit” pushed him into a new chapter. Now back at left guard, can Houston unlock the All-Pro version of him? Then there’s Reed Blankenship, who made it clear: DeMeco Ryans made him feel WANTED. That...

Michael Connor, John Hickman and Stan Norfleet discuss what the Houston Texans draft strategy should look like on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join yo...

Is Logan Hall the next breakout star for Houston… or just another “almost” story? Under defensive line coach Rod Wright , we’ve already seen players LEVEL UP: – Jonathan Greenard hit a career-high in sacks – Tommy Togiai quietly put together strong production – Tim Settle Jr. made his presence felt in 2024 So now the spotlight turns to Hall 👀 The stat sheet says 2 sacks … but that doesn’t tell th...

Everyone’s locked in on the 2026 NFL Draft… but what if the REAL key to a Houston Texans championship run is already in the building? On today’s Locked On Texans Podcast , we shift the spotlight to the 2025 draft class and why their development could decide everything. 🔥 Can Higgins make the Year 2 leap? The stats don’t tell the full story—but the tape does. The flashes were REAL. Now the questio...

The Houston Texans are making a BIG bet on Wyatt Teller… but are they getting an All-Pro guard—or a player in decline? Let’s revisit the Wyatt Teller signing and have a real conversation: Can Houston maximize the veteran and get him back to playing at a high level? Or are the best days behind him? Here’s what people aren’t talking about 👇 Teller has gone through THREE offensive line coaches in th...

The Houston Texans aren’t running it back… they’re reloading—and not everyone is talking about how big these moves could be. On today’s episode of Locked On Texans , I’m joined by John Crumpler to revisit the 2025 season and break down how Nick Caserio is quietly reshaping this roster through free agency. From under-the-radar signings to a potential identity shift on offense , this isn’t just twea...

The Houston Texans just made a MOVE… and it might be one of the most important signings of the offseason. Veteran guard Wyatt Teller is headed to Houston on a 2-year, $16M deal (worth up to $23M)… but here’s the real story: the Texans got him at $8M per year when his market was pushing closer to $10M. That’s value. That’s strategy. That’s Nick Caserio trying to RIGHT some wrongs on this offensive...

Michael Connor and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans offseason to this point and if there is anything else to do ahead of the NFL Draft. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your t...

The clock is ticking… ⏳ The 2026 NFL Draft is just 5 weeks away, and the Houston Texans are right in the middle of it all. Could a former walk-on be the answer in the trenches? On today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we break down one of the most intriguing names rising on Houston’s draft board — Sam Hecht out of Kansas State. This isn’t your typical prospect story… Hecht spent all four years at...

Did Houston Texans fans move past the David Montgomery trade a little too fast? 👀 On today’s Locked On Texans Podcast , we take a real look at what the expectations should actually be for Montgomery in the Texans offense in 2026 — and why comparing him to Joe Mixon’s production might be the wrong approach. Montgomery can still be a major piece for Houston, but the impact might show up in a differ...

The Houston Texans added another offensive lineman to the roster, signing Evan Brown , but what does this move really mean for Houston heading into the NFL Draft ? On today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we break down Brown’s true value to the Texans offensive line. Brown has logged a ton of snaps at left guard and center , giving Houston flexibility in the trenches. He’s not a Pro Bowl player, b...

The Houston Texans just made a move that might quietly change the offense in a BIG way. Houston signed Foster Moreau to a team-friendly 2-year, $6.3M deal , and the more we break it down, the more it looks like the first true free agency signing that actually moves the needle for this roster. Moreau might be the ultimate scheme fit for what the Texans want to do offensively… but that raises a seri...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the early returns on free agency for the Houston Texans on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and joi...

Day 2 of Houston Texans free agency is here, and the moves continue… but are they really fixing the offense for C.J. Stroud? The Texans signed veteran offensive lineman Braden Smith to a two-year deal, potentially locking down the right tackle spot. On paper, it helps stabilize Houston’s offensive line heading into training camp. But the big question remains: does this actually fix the offensive l...

The first day of NFL Free Agency is supposed to bring fireworks… but for the Houston Texans , it felt more like a slow burn. On this episode of Locked On Texans , we break down why Day 1 of Texans free agency was disappointing — but not surprising. Despite clear needs after the 2025 season, Houston watched players like David Edwards and Cade Mays walk away while making mostly quiet, “eh” type move...

Could the Houston Texans find their next playmaking tight end in an unexpected place? In this episode of the Locked On Texans Prospect Series , we take a deep dive into Baylor tight end Michael Trigg , one of the most fascinating and polarizing prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft . Trigg measured in at 6'4, 240 pounds and shocked scouts at the NFL Combine by posting the largest wingspan ever recorded...

The reality of the Houston Texans’ free agency plan is starting to take shape… but is it about big-name signings or smart, impactful moves that fix the roster? On this episode of Locked On Texans , we break down what this free agency period could really look like for Houston . With cap space available, the expectation is that the Texans will spread the money around to fill multiple holes rather th...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans extending Danielle Hunter, restructuring contracts to create cap space and if there are any other big moves ahead for the franchise.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your...

The Houston Texans just made a major power move before NFL Free Agency even begins.   GM Nick Caserio spent Friday reshaping the Texans’ financial future — turning roughly -$10M in cap space into more than $30M available heading into one of the most important offseasons of the National Football League calendar.   How did Houston pull it off? • Restructures for Derek Stingley Jr. and Jalen Pitre •...

Are the Houston Texans about to take a boom-or-bust approach in NFL free agency ? 🤔 Reports are linking Houston to Wyatt Teller , but the numbers tell a different story. After years of elite play, Teller posted career-low performance metrics in 2025 , ranking 57th out of 65 guards in pass-block win rate and 40th out of 62 in run-block win rate . Translation: the traits that once made him dominant...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans pulling off two big trades, sending Tytus Howard to the Browns and acquiring David Montgomery from the Lions.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit  http://TurboTax.com/local  to book your appointment today. In...

Could Mike Washington Jr. be the lightning bolt this Houston Texans running back room desperately needs — or has he run himself out of the conversation? The speed is REAL. And not just track speed. Game speed. Open-field, blink-and-he’s-gone speed. When Mike Washington Jr. gets to the second level, it’s over. The open field is his playground, and Houston flat-out lacks that kind of juice in the RB...