The Houston Texans made headlines at the NFL trade deadline by trading reserve defensive tackle Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers without adding any new players. Coach DeMeco Ryans acknowledged the fans' frustration but emphasized that trades require mutual agreement and availability.

Despite the lack of trades, the Texans maintain a strong 6-3 record and lead the AFC South. Ryans remains optimistic about the team's resilience amidst injuries, particularly at the receiver position, and expressed pride in the players' ability to step up.