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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing allegations of sexual assault amid his ongoing trade drama with the team. On Tuesday night, Tony Buzbee, an attorney from Buzbee Law Firm who is representing the alleged victim, proceeded to file a lawsuit against Watson for a reported sexual assault case. Via Benjamin Allbright: So this bombshell […]

Are the Houston Texans really prepared to let its star quarterback and face-of-the-franchise Deshaun Watson sit for this season, and perhaps beyond? It seems plausible after the perennial AFC South contenders signed journeyman QB Tyrod Taylor to an incentive-laden one-year deal that could be worth more than $12 million. Before Tyrod Taylor’s ink dried, Watson […]

If the Houston Texans do eventually decide to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson (and don’t net a QB in return), they are sure to have a starting-caliber QB under center to take over. On Tuesday, Houston signed veteran Tyrod Taylor to a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tyrod Taylor […]

The Houston Texans were involved in a trade earlier on Sunday and they continue to conduct trades as free agency approaches. According to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride, the Texans are acquiring Marcus Cannon from the New England Patriots in a deal that also involves draft picks. BREAKING: The #Patriots are trading right tackle Marcus […]

The ongoing quarrel between Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans continues, as it appears both sides are sticking to their guns. Watson has said multiple times he wishes to be traded, but the Texans refuse to follow through with his demand. They reportedly have “no contingency plan,” in place, per James Palmer. Several teams have […]

The NFL world is buzzing after a surprise trade between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins. No, Deshaun Watson wasn’t involved. Instead, the Texans traded away Pro-Bowl linebacker Benardrick McKinney to Miami for Shaq Lawson, per Adam Schefter. Some late-round draft picks were also included, but it seems the important part of the trade […]

The Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins engaged in a trade that would swap their linebackers ahead of the 2021 NFL season. Benardrick McKinney will pack his bags and head down south while Shaq Lawson will be relocating to Texas. A swap of draft assets will also be included as part of the deal between the […]

The AFC South could be top-heavy as we head into the 2021 offseason. However, since this time last year, the Houston Texans have been the laughingstock of the NFL. After former head coach, Bill O’Brien traded away DeAndre Hopkins and couldn’t even receive a first-round selection out of the transition, it seemed everything went downhill […]

Mark Ingram’s tenure with the Baltimore Ravens came to a close once the 2020 season concluded, but he has already found a new place to call home. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ingram is signing a one-year deal to join the Houston Texans in 2021. Ingram’s new contract with the Texans is worth up to […]

With Deshaun Watson still a part of the Houston Texans franchise amid his trade demands, head coach David Culley is in a weird spot trying to navigate the media. Thursday, Culley seemingly sent some mixed messages on Watson’s status, and this situation continues to be a debacle. As a guest on Jim Trotter’s podcast, Culley […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule put a swift end to the Deshaun Watson trade rumors. Rhule told reporters Wednesday the Panthers have not moved off Teddy Bridgewater as the starting quarterback: “He’s our quarterback,” Rhule said, via Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. “Nothing’s changed since the offseason.” The second-year head coach also hailed Bridgewater as […]

The San Francisco 49ers encountered quite the forgettable 2020-21 campaign, mostly due to some significant injury trouble on both sides of the line of scrimmage. However, because of the team’s dismal outing a season ago, some seem to have forgotten that the 49ers are just a few seasons removed from serving as NFC Champions while […]

And so the Dak Prescott contract super saga comes to a blessed end. For now. Over the weekend, Jerry Jones put his money where his mouth was and proved his vocal faith in Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, signing the former Offensive Rookie of the Year to a wildly lucrative four-year deal worth $160 million, […]

Drew Lock has to be considered the early frontrunner to be the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback in Week 1 of next season, but that doesn’t mean they won’t make him earn it. The Broncos will bring in competition at the QB position ahead of next season for Lock to beat out in order to earn […]

It’s no secret Deshaun Watson wants to leave the Houston Texans as soon as possible, but the Texans aren’t budging. He’s one of the best quarterbacks in the league and gives the Texans their best chance at success. Trading him away may give them a haul to build on, but with limited draft picks, they’d […]

More details have emerged regarding defensive end J.J. Watt’s two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, which Watt and the team announced on Monday, to the surprise of the football world. According to Albert Breer of The MMQB, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year will earn a base salary of $28 million from his new […]

The Houston Texans have restructured David Johnson’s contract, giving him more guaranteed money in order to reduce the cap. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Johnson’s new deal is worth up to $6 million, with $4.25 million guaranteed. Source: The #Texans have agreed to terms on a new contract for RB David Johnson, with […]

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The Arizona Cardinals are starting to look like the Houston Texans of the NFC West. In a Monday surprise, free-agent defensive end J.J. Watt announced on Twitter that he would be signing with the Cardinals, reuniting the three-time Defensive Player of the Year with another fellow Texans legend, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Watt and Hopkins […]

After weeks of speculation, free-agent defensive lineman J.J. Watt has found a new home with the Arizona Cardinals. Watt stunned the NFL world on Monday by announcing he would be signing with Arizona. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the deal is for two years and $31 million, with $23 million of that guaranteed. The […]

The NFL offseason is upon us, which means the rumor mill is in full swing. With the free agency period opening up in March, and the NFL draft taking place in late April, anything can happen from now until the start of the 2021 season. Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson have been all over headlines […]

The 2021 NFL season is looking quite murky for quarterback Deshaun Watson as the Houston Texans continue to hesitate on trading him in the upcoming offseason. Given their rocky relationship, the former Clemson standout already claimed that he won’t play another snap for the Cal McNair-owned team in the future. In the event that he […]

The AFC South is one of the more interesting divisions in the NFL right now. Last season, the Tennessee Titans finally won the division title and earned themselves the fourth seed in the playoffs. They’re aiming to reload and take another shot, as they’re likely to boost their pass-rushing on defense. They finished with just […]

The Houston Texans have had one of the strangest offseasons in recent NFL history over the past few months as things draw closer to the free-agent period. JJ Watt was released and star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade, although he has yet to be moved. The Texans released running back Duke Johnson and […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins continues to troll the Houston Texans for their inept managerial decisions and poor culture. Hopkins quote-tweeted the Cardinals’ tweet commemorating his first season in the desert, with the caption “[And] they said I’m only worth a 2nd rounder.” An they said I’m only worth a 2nd rounder 😂😂😂 https://t.co/vXN2wqXrV8 […]

The Houston Texans made a roster move Friday morning. No, Deshaun Watson has not been traded. Adam Schefter of ESPN was among those to report Houston cut ties with running back Duke Johnson, whom the Texans acquired from the Cleveland Browns in August of 2019. Texans just released RB Duke Johnson, per source. — Adam […]

Deshaun Watson has made it clear that he still wants to be traded from the Houston Texans as soon as possible. Despite Watson’s reiterating his trade remands, the Texans continue to avoid any discussions with teams about trading Watson, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Texans remain unwilling to discuss QB Deshaun Watson with other […]

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams wants no part of being involved in a hypothetical package for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Williams told CBS Sports Radio host Zach Gelb on Wednesday he hopes to remain with the team that drafted him for the entirety of his playing career: “Yeah, I’d be disappointed,” Williams […]

When Deshaun Watson says he wants out, he means it. The Houston Texans star reportedly is adamant about leaving the AFC South franchise. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, Watson met with incoming first-year Texans head coach David Culley and repeated the trade demand, telling the former Baltimore Ravens assistant he doesn’t plan on playing […]

After being released by the Houston Texans back on February 12th, JJ Watt has hit the free-agent market for the first time in his NFL career. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has already garnered plenty of interest from numerous teams around the league. John Clayton clarified his report on JJ Watt on […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to lobby for a trade, in spite of the team showing no interest in moving him. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported Thursday morning the Texans are still determined to “avoid conversations” involving Watson, adding “They are refusing to trade their franchise QB.” Houston continues to avoid conversations with teams […]

The Houston Texans have just committed to a $500,000 donation for the victims of the winter storms that have rampaged throughout the state of Texas. This gesture of generosity comes amid the issues the team has been dealing with of late, with none more pressing than the future of star quarterback Deshaun Watson in Houston. […]

Deshaun Watson’s departure from the Houston Texans remains inevitable. As it is, the highly sought-after quarterback has been on the trade radar of more than a few opposing teams in the league. Right now, the Miami Dolphins have emerged as the latest team that is looking to join in on the Watson sweepstakes. This report […]

The quarterback carousel is starting to gain momentum. The Detroit Lions traded longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff, a pair of first-round picks, and a third-round pick. Just recently, a trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts took place that exchanged quarterback Carson Wentz for a conditional second-round pick and a third-round […]

Deshaun Watson’s friends and business partners are trying to go to bat for him as the quarterback continues to seek a trade away from the Houston Texans. The Texans star’s personal coach, Quincy Avery, took to Twitter to inquire about the barometer for getting a quarterback traded after the Philadelphia Eagles sent Carson Wentz to […]

Despite the organization’s insistence that he will remain with the team for the future, it is no secret that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson wants to be traded. It’s Deshaun Watson timeline season, nonetheless. But the relationship between Watson and the Texans wasn’t always like this, and a report from The Athletic chronicles several incidents that […]

The NFL offseason has been quiet since the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Ram decided to swap quarterbacks. It seems the trade of Matt Stafford and Jared Goff did not set off any dominoes to fall. The most noticeable player movements last offseason were Philip Rivers to the Indianapolis Colts and Tom Brady to the […]

After being cut by the Houston Texans on Friday, J.J. Watt has emerged as one of the most coveted names in free agency of late. As it turns out, the Buffalo Bills are reportedly seriously considering bringing in the decorated defensive end to the team, with Watt likewise showing some mutual interest. ESPN’s Kimberly Martin […]

Legendary Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is still going at his former franchise. Johnson previously tweeted his support for Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson amid the star signal-callers trade demands. He said Watson should stand his ground, adding the Texans are an organization known for “wasting careers.” The two-time All-Pro receiver elaborated on his initial […]