Fix the Trenches or Fail? Texans’ #1 Offseason Priority | Linderbaum, Teven Jenkins & 2026 FA Plan

Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans · Jan 27, 2026 · 30m

The message is loud. The numbers are louder.

If the Houston Texans want to take the next step, there’s only one true priority heading into 2026 free agency: getting better up front.

The Texans’ run game in 2025 told the whole story:

29th in rushing success rate

25th in yards before contact per rush

27th in stuff rate

But here’s the number that should stop everyone in their tracks 👇

1.9 rushing yards in the red zone

0.9 yards inside the opponent’s 10-yard line

That’s not play-calling. That’s not the quarterback.

That’s a trenches problem.

In this episode of Locked On Texans, we break down why…