Texans' New-Look Run Game Is Already Standing Out at Training Camp + Higgins to DOMINATE in Year 2?!

The Houston Texans are only one practice into training camp, but one thing already stands out—the running back room looks significantly better than it did at the end of the 2025 season. On today's Locked On Texans, John Hickman and Big Sarge break down why rookie Woody Marks looks faster, leaner, and ready to make an immediate impact alongside David Montgomery. Could the Texans have one of the NFL's top 15 running back tandems in 2026? But don't overlook Jawhar Jordan. After an impressive first day of camp, there's growing reason to believe he'll carve out a real role in Houston's offense. Could the Texans deploy a 50/30/20 snap split in the backfield this season? Plus: DeMeco Ryans makes it clear the Texans' rushing attack must improve. Why the tight end room could be Houston's most versatile group since Ryans became head coach. C.J. Stroud believes Jayden Higgins is poised to dominate in Year 1—and reveals he's communicating differently with the rookie. Was communication part of the issue for Higgins' predecessors? The latest on Tank Dell's recovery and why Texans fans shouldn't expect to see him on the field often during camp as the organization prioritizes his long-term health. If you're looking for the latest Houston Texans news, Texans training camp updates, C.J. Stroud analysis, Woody Marks highlights, David Montgomery, Jawhar Jordan, DeMeco Ryans, Tank Dell injury updates, and NFL training camp coverage, you've come to the right place. Subscribe to Locked On Texans for daily Houston Texans coverage, film breakdowns, insider analysis, and everything you need to know throughout training camp and the 2026 NFL season. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.