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Locked On Texans podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Houston Texans and the National Football League. Hosted by credentialed beat reporter Coty M. Davis and football analyst John Hickman, the Locked On Texans podcast provides your daily fix of the Texans with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of the Texans franchise. The Locked On Texans podcast takes Battle Red Nation beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Texans locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Texans podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. 3h ago

    TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: How Far Will The Houston Texans Go In The 2026 Season?

    Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet, John Hickman and Dan Matthews make their predictions for the 2026 season on the Locked On Texans  Squad Show.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HomeChefFor a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL.   QuoTry QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNFL.   IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  GustoTry Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.  KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: How Far Will The Houston Texans Go In The 2026 Season?

  2. 11h ago

    C.J. Stroud Is About to Shut Everybody Up | Why I’m ALL IN on the Texans QB

    C.J. STROUD BOUNCE-BACK SEASON? John Hickman is breaking down EXACTLY why they’re so high on the Houston Texans quarterback heading into the 2026 NFL season — and the numbers tell a much better story than the noise around him. When C.J. Stroud was kept clean last season, he completed 72% of his passes — good for the Top 12 among NFL quarterbacks with at least 200 passing attempts. He also finished with more than 2,200 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions. So what went wrong? The Texans constantly put themselves behind the chains, with nearly 49.8% of their third-down opportunities coming on third-and-long. Houston also ranked near the bottom of the NFL in yards per carry and rushing success. That’s why this season feels different. With improved offensive line play, TWO guards capable of making an impact in the run game, a more comfortable and decisive C.J. Stroud, and an offense that should finally have some consistency, the Locked On Texans crew believes Houston could look VERY different in 2026. And then there’s David Montgomery. Why could Montgomery be the second-most important player on this roster behind C.J. Stroud? We explain. PLUS: 🏈 Why C.J. Stroud’s processing and mental reps look different🏈 Why Houston should take more deep shots in 2026🏈 How the Texans' improved run game can unlock the passing attack🏈 Why the offensive line could change everything🏈 Why David Montgomery is so important to Houston’s success🏈 Athletic’s Top 5 defensive minds in the NFL — and NO DeMeco Ryans?!🏈 Why that DeMeco Ryans omission is straight-up disrespectful🏈 What to watch from the Houston Texans during Bills game week🏈 What Texans fans should expect leading into Week 1 vs. Buffalo🏈 C.J. Stroud, DeMeco Ryans and the 2026 Houston Texans The season is HERE. The Bills are coming. And it’s time to find out whether C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans are ready to take the next step. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!HomeChefFor a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to http://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL.   QuoTry QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNFL.   IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  GustoTry Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.  KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 4d ago

    TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: Will CJ Stroud And The Houston Texans Agree To An Extension Before The Season?

    Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss any leftovers from the 53 man roster being set, the never ending CJ  Stroud question and continue their season predictions on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. #Houston #Texans #HoustonTexans #Texas #NFL #Football #HoustonTexansFootball #CJStroud #WoodyMarks #NicoCollins #TankDell #WillAnderson #DanielleHunter #DerekStingley #DavidMontgomery #JalenPitre Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: Will CJ Stroud And The Houston Texans Agree To An Extension Before The Season?

  4. 4d ago

    HOUSTON… GIVE BOUTTE THE BALL! Kayshon Boutte Could Change the Texans Offense

    🚨 HOUSTON NEEDS THEM SOME BOUTTE! Kayshon Boutte speaks! The Houston Texans wide receiver talks about learning the playbook, making an easy transition to Houston, what he likes about the Texans and what he believes he can bring to this WR room. But here's the bigger question: What does Kayshon Boutte's impact look like for the Texans this season? Houston has three wide receivers entering contract years, and that opens the door for Boutte to make a serious push. Could he have the edge over Hutchinson and Tank Dell? And how early should the Texans start taking advantage of Boutte's ability as a deep threat? I'm saying GAME ONE. There's a reason. On passes traveling 20+ yards downfield, Boutte ranked:🏈 11th in receiving yards🏈 Tied for 1st in touchdowns That kind of big-play ability isn't something Houston should keep on the bench. On today's Locked On Texans, we break down Kayshon Boutte's comments, his transition to the Texans, the WR competition, his deep-threat potential and what his role could look like in Houston's offense. HOUSTON NEEDS HIM SOME BOUTTE! Subscribe to Locked On Texans for daily Houston Texans news, analysis, interviews, roster breakdowns, NFL coverage and straight-up Texans talk.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 4d ago

    C.J. Stroud BETS ON HIMSELF! Texans QB Turning Down $50M+ Is a HUGE Gamble

    C.J. Stroud is betting on himself — and the Houston Texans quarterback could be making one of the biggest financial gambles of his career. Reports indicate Stroud is comfortable playing out the 2026 NFL season without signing a long-term extension before Week 1. Houston has reportedly offered Stroud a contract worth more than $50 million annually, but the Texans QB appears willing to bet that another big season could push his value closer to $60 million per year — or even beyond it. So… RIGHT MOVE OR WRONG MOVE FROM C.J. STROUD? The answer isn't as simple as it looks. Top-tier NFL quarterback contracts are projected to continue climbing, potentially surpassing $60 million to $65 million annually by 2028. And if the salary cap reaches roughly $330 million in 2028, elite quarterbacks commanding 15-20% of the cap could be looking at contracts right around the $60 million mark. If Stroud's bet pays off, HE WINS AGAINST THE HOUSE. But if it doesn't? The Houston Texans hold all the cards. And honestly, that's why I expect this betting year to bring out the BEST version of C.J. Stroud. Forget the idea that Stroud needs to be put in a box and turned into a game manager. NO. If C.J. Stroud is betting on himself, then Houston needs to LET HIM COOK. The stats need to follow. The production needs to follow. The big plays need to follow. And if Stroud delivers the type of season many believe he's capable of, that $60 million price tag could become very real. PLUS: Which Texans player should we expect to step up and become a major part of the offense? My answer: JAYLIN NOEL. Could Noel emerge as one of C.J. Stroud's biggest weapons in 2026? We're breaking it all down on Locked On Texans. 🔥 C.J. STROUD 💰 $50M+ CONTRACT OFFER 💵 THE $60M QUARTERBACK 🏈 HOUSTON TEXANS 🍳 LET HIM COOK 🚀 JAYLIN NOEL'S BIG OPPORTUNITY Welcome back to Locked On Texans — your home for straight-up Houston Texans analysis, news, opinions and NFL conversation. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 5d ago

    The Houston Texans are leaving a spot open for a TRADE… 👀 | Houston’s Practice Squad CONSPIRACY

    Houston Texans fans, the practice squad is officially set… but I’m not convinced Houston is finished making moves. The Texans finalized their practice squad, and when I look at the back half of this roster, I see something interesting: flexibility. Houston still has areas where it can get better — wide receiver, running back and edge depth — and I have a conspiracy theory about why some of these players are here. I think the Texans built this roster with TWO things in mind: Weekly roster manipulation — giving Houston the flexibility to move players on and off the roster depending on injuries, matchups and game-day needs. Trade flexibility — keeping some expendable pieces around so if Houston makes a trade, there’s an easier path to create a roster spot for the new player. And then there’s the tight end room. With Brevin Jordan joining the roster and Marlin Klein showing real progression over the last month, is one of Houston’s tight ends suddenly expendable? Maybe. Or maybe I’m completely wrong. Either way, the Texans have options — and that could be exactly what Nick Caserio and the front office want heading into the regular season. PLUS: Is Houston really under the same pressure as the other top-tier AFC teams? I say NO. The expectations are high in Houston, but the pressure isn't quite the same as it is for some of the other AFC contenders. We’re talking Houston Texans football, C.J. Stroud, the AFC playoff race, roster construction, NFL trades and what this team needs to become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. If you're new to Locked On Texans, welcome. If you've been rocking with us, you already know we're going to call it straight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 5d ago

    Skip to content TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: Did The Houston Texans Make The Right Calls For The 53 Man Roster?

    Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet, John Hickman and Dan Matthews discuss the Texans setting the 53 man roster on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!  KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.  Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.  FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Skip to content TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: Did The Houston Texans Make The Right Calls For The 53 Man Roster?

  8. 6d ago

    NICK CASERIO SAID THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD… KEYLAN RUTLEDGE IS THE TEXANS’ BEST OL

    Nick Caserio said the quiet part out loud — and if Keylan Rutledge keeps playing like this, the Houston Texans may have finally found the offensive lineman they've been missing. On today's Locked On Texans, we’re talking about why Keylan Rutledge already looks like one of the Texans’ best offensive linemen, and why his versatility could make him so valuable to DeMeco Ryans and this Houston offense. Is it a little scary that a rookie could already be the best OL on the roster? Yes. But there’s something different about Rutledge. Houston has seen young offensive linemen struggle to find consistency before. We've seen the Tytus Howard progression. We've seen the Texans search for answers up front throughout the Nick Caserio era and into the DeMeco Ryans era. But we haven't really seen a Keylan Rutledge. Big Red brings versatility, physicality and the type of interior presence Houston has been missing. The question now becomes just how high his ceiling can go. Could his floor look something like the good Shaq Mason years in New England? Could his ceiling eventually resemble Landon Dickerson? And what about Aireontae Ersery? Is Ersery's progression discouraging? Maybe. But there's an important distinction between what we've seen from Ersery and what we're seeing from Rutledge — and that difference could tell us a lot about Houston's offensive line moving forward. Plus, are we getting ahead of ourselves by mentioning names like Quentin Nelson or Jahri Evans? We're going to keep it straight up. 🔥 KEY TOPICS • Keylan Rutledge Texans analysis • Houston Texans offensive line • Nick Caserio • DeMeco Ryans • Eliot Ersery progression • Texans rookie offensive lineman • Texans OL concerns • Keylan Rutledge ceiling and floor • Shaq Mason comparison • Landon Dickerson comparison • Houston Texans 2026 season What do YOU think? Is Keylan Rutledge already the Texans' best offensive lineman? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!   KALSHIFor a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelCollege football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Locked On Texans podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Houston Texans and the National Football League. Hosted by credentialed beat reporter Coty M. Davis and football analyst John Hickman, the Locked On Texans podcast provides your daily fix of the Texans with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of the Texans franchise. The Locked On Texans podcast takes Battle Red Nation beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Texans locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Texans podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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