Jonathan M. Alexander

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Texans Beat Writer at Chron

Texans and NFL Reporter at Houston Chronicle

Covering the @HoustonTexans and the @NFL for the @HoustonChron | past: @Panthers for @theobserver | @NCCU 🦅 alumnus | #704

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Articles

International game? Less prime-time appeal? What to expect from Texans' schedule

2 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

The leaks regarding the NFL’s schedule have already begun. The Los Angeles Chargers will reportedly host the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil to open their 2025 season, according to Front Office Sports. Why should that matter to the Houston Texans? Article continues below this adNo. 1, if true, it means the Texans' chances of playing an international game this season have shrunk a bit. The Texans have three teams on their schedule this year who host international games: the Colts, Jaguars and Chargers.
How the Texans ended up drafting two receivers from same college

3 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell was sitting in his office preparing for the Cyclone’s annual spring game two Fridays ago when his phone rang. The caller ID showed Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio. The first round of the 2025 NFL draft had come and gone. And later that evening, the second day of the draft would get under way, where several of his players were waiting to be called.
What we learned from first day of Houston Texans rookie minicamp

5 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

The first thing second-round pick Aireontae Ersery noticed about Nick Caley when he stepped foot at the Houston Texans' facility this week was his personality. Ersery called his new offensive coordinator “unique,” and said he was glad Caley was a human. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday that Caley’s energy is “on 100 every single day.” Article continues below this ad“So I love the positive energy that he brings, the smile, the joy that he brings to work every day,” Ryans said.
Five things we're keeping a close eye on at Texans rookie minicamp

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

After weeks of speculation about how the Houston Texans' rookies will fit and the role they will play, the time has finally come. Rookies Jaylin Noel and Jaylen Reed were among the players to post on social media their arrival to Houston this week ahead of this weekend's two-day rookie minicamp. On Friday and Saturday, they'll finally hit the field.
Rockets GM Rafael Stone calls Steven Adams' free agency 'a two-way street'

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said he wants center Steven Adams to return next season but added that it will be up to Adams on whether he wants that, too. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound big man from New Zealand is an unrestricted free agent and is expected to command more money than the $12.6 million he made this season.
The Texans are bringing back their best run stopper. Yes, Big Dog is returning.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

The Houston Texans are re-signing defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Houston Chronicle on Wednesday morning. The terms were not immediately available. His signing will likely bring the Texans roster back to 91, meaning they'll need to release or waive another player to make room. The Texans released defensive tackle Jayden Peevy last week.
Texans mailbag: Offensive line projections, undrafted rookies, and roster holes

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

The NFL draft is complete. The Houston Texans' rookie minicamp will begin this weekend. And next week, the NFL’s schedule will be released. The league’s offseason never stops. Welcome to JMA’s Texans mailbag, where on the first Wednesday of every month in the offseason I answer readers' Texans and NFL questions. If you have questions, email me at [email protected], message me on X (formerly known as Twitter), or send in your question using the form below.
Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone 'optimistic' about Fred VanVleet

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday at his end-of-season press conference that he was “very optimistic” about veteran guard Fred VanVleet returning to the team next year. But how that would look is currently unclear. “I don’t speak about contractual situations,” Stone said. “But I will echo that Fred has been great, kind of similar to Steven (Adams), but with a much longer timeframe.
Texans have 'lot of great options' for new headquarters, entertainment district

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

The Houston Texans have received interest from several parties in the greater Houston area about building a new team headquarters and practice facility, which could include an entertainment district similar to the one the Dallas Cowboys and other professional sports teams have built, top officials for the franchise said Monday. The Chronicle reported last month that the Texans were interested in building a new team headquarters separate from NRG Stadium.
Jalen Green's first playoffs end with another single-digit scoring night

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jonathan M. Alexander

Minutes after the Houston Rockets' season came to a crashing end on Sunday night, Jalen Green got dressed at his locker in silence. Occasionally one of his teammates came by and dapped him up or gave him a hug and told him they appreciated him. He responded with words of his own. As he put the finishing touches on his outfit, and waited his turn to speak to reporters, he took a deep breath.