Clowney re-signs with Texans on one-year deal
Jadeveon Clowney agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Houston Texans.
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NFL 2026 Preseason
Preseason games for the 2026 NFL season featuring rookie quarterbacks and team preparations.
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2026-08-21 to 2026-11-10 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 21 Aug, 13:53 UTC
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Jadeveon Clowney returned to Texans on one-year contract
Houston defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft, rejoined the Texans on a one-year contract after spending the previous season with the Dallas Cowboys. He played the entire first half against the Raiders, recording a tackle and a quarterback hurry.
C.J. Stroud led Texans scoring drive in preseason debut
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud appeared in his first preseason action, completing 4 of 6 passes for 27 yards on a drive that included a 20-yard touchdown run by running back Woody Marks, giving the Texans an early 7-0 lead.
Fernando Mendoza threw interception returned for touchdown in Raiders preseason game
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw an interception on his third pass that was returned 80 yards for a touchdown by Houston Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz, giving Houston a 14-0 early lead. Mendoza had not spotted Woodaz in the middle of the field on the play.
Mendoza completed 8 of 15 passes in first half against Texans defense
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana, completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards and one interception while playing the entire first half for the Raiders. He showed arm talent with some strong throws, including completions to Jalen Nailor and other receivers.
Las Vegas Raiders defeated Houston Texans 22-20 in preseason game
The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Houston Texans 22-20 in a preseason game on Thursday night. The Raiders scored a 1-yard touchdown with 14 seconds remaining to secure the victory, though the extra point failed.
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Raiders edge Texans 22-20 in preseason battle in Houston
Raiders beat Texans 22-20 in preseason; Mendoza threw pick-six despite completing 8 of 15 passes.