It's a noncommital approach from Ryans that doesn't really hint one way or another, but reading between the lines, it might not be too shocking to see the Texans watch this year's deadline come and go without making a splash for an impact starter.

Last season, Wright was with (in order) the Steelers, 49ers, Chiefs, and Titans, underscoring his journeyman status. It also speaks to what kind of player he has been. Wright, 29, is 1-for-1 on field goal attempts this season and 2-for-2 on extra point tries.

Midway through the 2025 NFL season, the Texans are sitting in third place in the AFC South with a 3-5 record. They host the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) before hitting the road to take on the Tennessee Titans (1-8), both of which seem winnable on paper, but could be proven wrong on the field without quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Trailing 14–3, Tua Tagovailoa dropped back to pass and threw a ball deep down the right sideline to Jaylen Waddle. The wide receiver made a great leaping catch and took a good, clean, hard hit but held onto the ball. It should have been a great highlight. Instead, it was wiped out by a horrendous tripping call that everyone disagreed with.

DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans took care of some in-house business before the trade deadline, with a Week 10 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars looming. The Texans agreed to a contract extension with veteran linebacker and special teams maven Jake Hansen.

The New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are all reportedly in the market for a running back trade and that could set up a deadline battle between the four teams.

The Dallas Cowboys apparently have a trade in the works as the clock ticks toward the expiration date to make a deal.

The Houston Texans could make a big trade to bolster their group around quarterback C.J. Stroud before the deadline.