Texans Have Four Players Worth Putting on Trade Block

The Houston Texans have remained diligent through the initial weeks of this year's NFL offseason to improve and refine their roster headed into the 2026 campaign. And because of it, they already look better on both ends of the field before the draft has even arrived.

But with tons of time to go before Week One kicks off next season, the Texans still have the chance to make a few unexpected shakeups and trades to their roster from what we've already seent them make thus far.

It was just under six weeks ago that the Texans decided to ship out long-time veteran Tytus Howard in a trade to the Cleveland Browns, then turning around to acquire David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions to upgrade their backfield. So it's proof that you really can't count out Houston and their front office from doing anything around this time of year.

With that in mind, here are four candidates on the Texans roster that the front office should consider putting on the trade block moving forward this offseason, and potentially move off of if the right offer comes across the table:

1. Davis Mills, QB

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Texans have remained consistently and vocally commited to C.J. Stroud being their starting quarterback headed into 2026, even when factoring in the bumps suffered throughout his third year at the helm.

Their backup Davis Mills, will be on pace to fill that same role once again. Yet, after logging a 3-0 record as QB1 last season, his value could be higher than ever on the trade market.

Mills also enters next season on an expiring contract that puts his future past 2026 in a bit of jeopardy, especially if another team outside of Houston offers Mills a good chunk of money next year in free agency. Trading him now capitalizes on his value built up from last season, and ensures he's not leaving the Texans empty-handed this time next offseason.

2. Xavier Hutchinson, WR

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) runs with the ball during the game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

There's lots of young talent to go around the Texans' wide receiver room next season that might make it easier said than done for Xavier Hutchinson to claim similar snaps to what he saw in 2025.

Tank Dell will be back healthy. Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel will be bound to see more opportunities, and another selection in the draft could further crowd this room of pass-catchers. Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz, of course, will also retain their spots atop the Texans' stat sheet as C.J. Stroud's favorite two targets.

Hutchinson, who sits on the last year of his rookie deal, could make sense to move out before next season if the Texans didn't plan to see his usage take a bump. While a reliable depth option entering his age-26 season, perhaps a day three pick could be enough to sway Houston to ship him elsewhere.

3. Blake Fisher, OT

Jul 23, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans tackle Blake Fisher (57) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Blake Fisher, the Texans' second round pick from 2024, has simply fallen down the depth chart at right tackle shaping up for what could be his smallest role since joining the team.

Not only with veteran addition, Braden Smith claims the majority of starting reps on the right side of Houston's line, but the re-signing of Trent Brown ensures Houston has a steady swing tackle when healthy to fill in for Smith in case he's to miss any time. That puts Fisher in a pretty awkward spot.

As a former second-round pick who still started games upfront for Houston last season, don't expect the Texans to cut him for just nothing. If another team is interested in throwing a dart on him via trade, though, Caserio could be willing to cash in with an agreeable return.

4. Henry To'oTo'o

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

There's reason to believe that rather than looking to trade Henry To'oTo'o, the Texans look to ink him long-term. He's started 35 games in Houston across the last two seasons, and combined for 200 tackles as a helping hand in the linebacker room next to Azeez Al-Shaair since 2024.

But like a couple of other entries on this list, To'oTo'o enters the final year of his rookie contract. He's certainly productive enough in his time with the Texans to warrant a new deal next offseason, but the hefty collective bill to be paid on the defensive side of the ball for Houston could result in tough calls having to be made to cut costs.

Especially if the Texans opt to select a linebacker within their first two to three picks on the board in this year's draft, it could give Houston even more incentive to replace To'oTo'o with a younger, cost-effective option.

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