Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has developed into one of the league's top defensive backs after turning in a first-team All-Pro campaign in 2024. For the second consecutive season, Stingley finished with five interceptions to lead the Texans in that category.

After missing last season's regular-season matchup with the Lions, this former Wolverine is excited to be breathing Michigan air again.

Asked what corners he's seen with as good hands as Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans pointed to Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.

“We’re really excited to get to Detroit and go against the Lions,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “As we talked about all week, it’ll be a great opportunity for us to go and compete against a really good football team, competitive team. Looking to see where we stack up versus this team. So, very excited to get to work.”

The Detroit Lions welcome an AFC South team to their Allen Park Performance Center for a joint practice on Thursday morning. Detroit is looking to continue their momentum they built up on both sides of the ball after two solid joint practices against the Miami Dolphins.

DeMeco Ryans said John Metchie's return from cancer was an inspiration to the team and predicts receiver will do well in Philadelphia.

The Texans are expected to lose before the AFC Championship Game. The many USC Trojans on the Houston roster can change the conventional wisdom

Texans RB Nick Chubb is rounding back into form as the four-time Pro Bowler hit holes and pushed piles in Houston’s preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.

For the Houston Texans, there's a handful of names to pick from when it comes to impressive camp standouts, but one that's caught notable attention from both head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.