Texans Reveal Headaches at Current NRG Practice Site

Former players share issues with rodeo, Monster Jam events at shared facility

Feb. 26, 2026 at 2:25am

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The Houston Texans officially broke ground on their new Toro District practice facility in Bridgeland, northwest of Houston. Former Texans players like Chris Clark and Glover Quin revealed the challenges of the team's current setup inside NRG Stadium, which they share with events like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Monster Jam. The new facility is expected to provide the team with a dedicated, state-of-the-art complex away from the chaos of the shared NRG Stadium.

Why it matters

The Texans' current practice facility inside NRG Stadium has caused issues for players due to the shared calendar with non-football events. The new Toro District facility will give the team a dedicated, customized space to train and prepare, which could be a draw for free agents and help the team's operations run more smoothly.

The details

The Texans' current practice facility is located inside and across the street from NRG Stadium, which is owned by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation and leased out to both the Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This shared calendar has led to "chaos" for players, who have had to deal with events like the rodeo, circus, and Monster Jam taking over the stadium and practice areas. The new Toro District facility in Bridgeland will be a dedicated 175,000-square-foot complex with new training rooms, recovery stations, practice fields, and an indoor bubble.

  • The Texans officially broke ground on the Toro District facility on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • The new facility is expected to be completed and operational by 2029.

The players

Chris Clark

Former Texans defensive tackle who experienced the challenges of the team's current shared practice facility.

Glover Quin

Former Texans safety who dealt with the "chaos" of non-football events at NRG Stadium.

Andre Johnson

Former Texans wide receiver and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee who believes players will relocate closer to the new Toro District facility.

Owen Daniels

Former Texans tight end who believes a dedicated practice facility will make gamedays at NRG Stadium more special.

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What they’re saying

“It was difficult, man. We'd have to change where we'd park, we'd have to deal with the rodeo. I couldn't find my family sometimes when the rodeo was here. It was a whole lot of things that caused chaos.”

— Chris Clark, Former Texans defensive tackle (chron.com)

“You gotta deal with the rodeo this week, and the circus the one week, and you got Monster Jam. You got so many things inside the stadium, it probably annoyed some guys.”

— Glover Quin, Former Texans safety (chron.com)

“I definitely think guys on the team will relocate. Guys love to not be too far from their facilities. To be able to train, to get their treatments quickly and stuff like that.”

— Andre Johnson, Former Texans wide receiver and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (chron.com)

“When you got a [separate facility] and you're only going to the stadium on gameday, it makes gameday more special, it brings more excitement as opposed to seeing NRG every single day.”

— Owen Daniels, Former Texans tight end (chron.com)

What’s next

The Texans expect the new Toro District facility to be completed and operational by 2029, providing the team with a dedicated, state-of-the-art practice complex away from the shared NRG Stadium.

The takeaway

The Texans' current practice facility setup inside NRG Stadium has caused numerous headaches for players due to the shared calendar with non-football events. The new Toro District facility will give the team a customized, distraction-free space to train and prepare, which could be a major draw for free agents and help the team's operations run more smoothly.