Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley said that he wants to give the team's tight ends an increased role in the offense in 2026, after they fought through various injuries last season. TE Dalton Schultz missed Houston's playoff game due to a strained calf, TE Cade Stover was sidelined for an extended period after breaking his foot in the season opener and TE Brevin Jordan sustained a torn patellar tendon in training camp, leading to the Texans deploying OT/TE Blake Fisher as their main blocking tight end.

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with the Texans Friday, March 6, worth $12.6 million, according to sources.

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz's (calf) calf injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, according to general manager Nick Caserio.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 20-of-47 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game loss to the New England Patriots. RB Woody Marks rushed 14 times for just 17 yards, while posting two receptions for 19 yards, and RB Nick Chubb ran four times for 14 yards, while going without a catch on a single target. WR Jayden Higgins led the team with six receptions, 59 yards and 10 targets, while TE Dalton Schultz (calf) had two grabs for 47 yards before leaving with a calf injury. WR Xavier Hutchinson had four catches for 44 yards on 3 targets, TE Harrison Bryant had 21 yards on three catches with six targets and TE Cade Stover (knee) had a 2-yard reception on three targets before leaving with a knee ailment. WR Christian Kirk had two catches, 20 yards and a TD on six targets.

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury, and he will not return. He had two receptions for 47 yards, including a 42-yard big gainer, on two targets before departing.

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury. He was taken to the blue medical tent, and then to the locker room, and he is considered questionable to return.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 32 passes for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wild Card Weekend. Stroud also fumbled five times, losing two. RB Woody Marks ran the ball 19 times for 112 yards and a touchdown. RB Nick Chubb had 10 carries for 48 yards. WR Christian Kirk tallied eight receptions (on nine targets) for 144 yards and a score. WR Jayden Higgins finished with three catches for 39 yards, and WR Xavier Hutchinson managed 21 yards on two grabs. WR Jaylin Noel was targeted once but did not have a catch. TE Dalton Schultz caught three of four targeted passes for 12 yards. S Jalen Pitre had a team-high seven tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss. DT Sheldon Rankins had 1 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery that he returned for a score. S Calen Bullock had three solo tackles and an interception that was taken back for a touchdown.

TE Dalton Schultz caught all four targets for 73 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee, shoulder), DE Denico Autry (knee), OT Trent Brown (ankle, knee), WR Nico Collins (non-injury), LB Jamal Hill (calf), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow), CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique) and TE Dalton Schultz (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31. OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), OG Ed Ingram (ankle) and PK Ka'imi Fairbairn (illness) were limited during practice. LS Austin Brinkman (knee), CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) and E Darrell Taylor (ankle) fully participated in practice.

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.