Houston Texans preseason schedule: Opponents, times, TV listings

The Texans began this year's training camp on Aug. 1 at Methodist Training Center in Houston. Camp will run through Aug. 25 and feature six practices open to the public.

The Texans finished last season at 9-7 and in second in the AFC South behind the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston signed free agent nose tackle Vince Wilfork, quarterback Brian Hoyer and safety Rahim Moore in the off-season. Longtime wide receiver Andre Johnson and both starting safeties—Kendrick Lewis and D.J. Swearinger—left the team. SI.com's Chris Burke gave the Texans a B+ for their off-season.

The Texans are appearing on this season's version of HBO's Hard Knocks.

Preseason schedule (all times CT):

Saturday, Aug. 15: Texans vs. 49ers, 7 p.m., KTRK

Saturday, Aug. 22: Texans vs. Broncos, 7 p.m., KTRK

Sunday, Aug. 30: Texans at Saints, 3 p.m., FOX

Thursday, Sept. 3: Texans at Cowboys, 7 p.m., KTRK