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NFL · Week 8 · Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET
Houston Texans Depth Chart 2026
Starters: QB C.J. Stroud, RB David Montgomery, WR1 Nico Collins, WR2 Marvin Harrison Jr., WR3 Jaylin Noel, TE Dalton Schultz.
Next game: at the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4:05 PM ET.
Who is out on the Texans depth chart
4 players listed first at a position on the injury report: David Montgomery (running back, out, groin), Jaylin Noel (wide receiver 3 and kick returner and punt returner, questionable, toe), Jalen Pitre (nickel back, out, left shoulder - ac joint (sprain)), Reed Blankenship (strong safety, out, concussion (concussion)).
Also on the report: Nate Thomas (out), Marlin Klein (out), Febechi Nwaiwu (out), Blake Fisher (out), Jake Hummel (injured reserve).
Full list with the injury and the status: Texans injury report.
Texans depth chart position by position
Texans offense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | C.J. Stroud | Davis Mills | Graham Mertz | - |
| Running Back | David Montgomery (out) | Woody Marks | Dare Ogunbowale | British Brooks |
| Wide Receiver 1 | Nico Collins | Tank Dell | Jayden Higgins | - |
| Wide Receiver 2 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Xavier Hutchinson | - | - |
| Wide Receiver 3 | Jaylin Noel (questionable) | Kayshon Boutte | - | - |
| Tight End | Dalton Schultz | Foster Moreau | Cade Stover | Brevin Jordan |
| Left Tackle | Aireontae Ersery | Nate Thomas (out) | - | - |
| Left Guard | Keylan Rutledge | Wyatt Teller | Evan Brown | - |
| Center | Evan Brown | Jake Andrews | Keylan Rutledge | - |
| Right Guard | Ed Ingram | Wyatt Teller | Febechi Nwaiwu (out) | - |
| Right Tackle | Trent Brown | Braden Smith | Blake Fisher (out) | Sam Hagen |
Texans defense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Defensive End | Will Anderson Jr. | Dominique Robinson | Sabastian Harsh | Dylan Horton |
| Left Defensive Tackle | Tommy Togiai | Kayden McDonald | Logan Hall | - |
| Right Defensive Tackle | Sheldon Rankins | Jaden Crumedy | Mario Edwards Jr. | - |
| Right Defensive End | Danielle Hunter | Jadeveon Clowney | Ali Gaye | Solomon Byrd |
| Weakside Linebacker | Henry To'oTo'o | E.J. Speed | - | - |
| Middle Linebacker | Azeez Al-Shaair | Kenneth Murray Jr. | K.C. Ossai | - |
| Strongside Linebacker | Jake Hansen | Wade Woodaz | Jake Hummel (injured reserve) | - |
| Left Cornerback | Derek Stingley Jr. | Bryce Hall | Jaylin Smith | - |
| Right Cornerback | Kamari Lassiter | Tremon Smith | Ja'Marcus Ingram | - |
| Nickel Back | Jalen Pitre (out) | - | - | - |
| Strong Safety | Reed Blankenship (out) | M.J. Stewart | - | - |
| Free Safety | Calen Bullock | Kamari Ramsey | - | - |
Texans special teams depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Kicker | Ka'imi Fairbairn | - | - | - |
| Punter | Kai Kroeger | - | - | - |
| Holder | Kai Kroeger | - | - | - |
| Long Snapper | Austin Brinkman | - | - | - |
| Kick Returner | Jaylin Noel (questionable) | Tremon Smith | Woody Marks | Xavier Hutchinson |
| Punt Returner | Jaylin Noel (questionable) | Tremon Smith | - | - |
Order as listed on the team's public depth chart; an injured player keeps his spot until the team moves him. Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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FAQ
Who is the Texans starting quarterback?
C.J. Stroud is listed first at quarterback on the Houston Texans depth chart.
Which Texans starters are hurt?
David Montgomery (running back, out, groin), Jaylin Noel (wide receiver 3 and kick returner and punt returner, questionable, toe), Jalen Pitre (nickel back, out, left shoulder - ac joint (sprain)), Reed Blankenship (strong safety, out, concussion (concussion)).
How often is the depth chart updated?
Every day, from the team's public depth chart and the official injury report (last update Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET).
Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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