Texans receive high marks in NFLPA report card

The Houston Texans are an organization on the rise.

The on-field product has soared behind momentum from Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud and Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson. The good vibes around the team are readily apparent under hometown hero DeMeco Ryans, who took the Texans to an AFC South title in his first year as head coach.

Houston could be a premier destination for free agents who are interested in competing for a Super Bowl in 2024. But the team also received high marks as an overall organization, according to the NFLPA team report card.

The NFLPA released its 2nd annual team report cards.

The Houston Texans graded with A’s and B’s. They ranked 7th overall. Last year they ranked 4th. pic.twitter.com/3razoskrSN

— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) February 28, 2024

In the latest NFLPA Club Survey, an annual report released by the Players’ Association to rate their clubs, the Texans received a full report card of A’s and B’s while ranking seventh overall in the league.

Houston’s league-wide rankings were:

• Treatment of Families: 5th
• Food/Cafeteria: 4th
• Nutritionist/Diet: 3rd
• Locker Room: 10th
• Training Room: 7th
• Training Staff: 7th
• Weight Room: 20th
• Strength Coaches: 24th
• Team Travel: 12th
• Head Coach:14th
• Ownership: 16th

Players were overwhelmingly happy with the Texans organization, with exceptional ratings on their nutrition and diet services. However, players did note they wish the team had an in-house sauna as many other NFL franchises do.

It’s a true sign that the franchise has taken intentional efforts to treat their players well and serve as a world class organization under the leadership of chairman and CEO Cal McNair. Now, the team will have to see if they can parlay that momentum into continuing to build a contending-caliber roster in the offseason.