The Houston Texans have released their first unofficial depth chart of the year just a few days away from their debut preseason game of 2026 against the Los Angeles Chargers. But sometimes, these depth chart placements can matter. Keylan Rutledge Starting at CenterJul 31, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans center Keylan Rutledge (66) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. The Trent Brown/Braden Smith SituationJul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Braden Smith (71) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Sign up for our free Houston Texans On SI newsletter, and get breaking Texans news delivered to your inbox daily!