If the Texans were to outright release, they would save $9 million in cap space. That alone would bring Houston up to $19 million in space for the 2025 offseason.

Texans veteran defensive lineman Denico Autry had a sack and a blocked extra point against the Chargers in a playoff win.

After falling in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans believe they’re “really close” to taking the next step and making their first AFC championship game.

The Texans heard how the Chargers' improvement in seed gave them an easier opponent in Houston, but the home team's defense shut down L.A.'s playoff hopes.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Houston Texans’ Denico Autry (96) celebrates with Will Anderson Jr. (51) after sacking Los Angeles ...

Here are four questions facing the Texans in the 2025 offseason:

With the Houston Texans' season complete, Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions about possible offseason changes and more.

The Texans were strong up front with Will Anderson Jr. and in the secondary with Derek Stingley Jr. but had some inconsistencies in the middle.

Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and center Jarrett Patterson (54) on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Officials in the Kansas City Chiefs AFC divisional round win over the Houston Texans on Saturday night came under scrutiny over questionable calls throughout the game. From ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman to Texans players after the game to social media, officials were getting lit up from all angles.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, tries to avoid Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., left, and defensive end Denico Autry during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.

After four thrilling divisional round clashes, the NFL conference championship games are set with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders clashing with the Philadelphia Eagles.