Houston Texans Articles - Page 58

The looming comeback of tight end of now-Tampa Bay Buccaneer Rob Gronkowski to the NFL limelight in the upcoming season turned many heads around the league. Houston Texans’ safety Michael Thomas only has high praises for the three-time Super Bowl champion. Thomas shared his thoughts on the newest member of the Buccaneers in an opinion […]

The Madden NFL 21 ratings are out and Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans isn’t happy with his. EA Sports just recently revealed the player ratings for the upcoming video game set to be released by the next month. The Texans star quarterback ranked as the eight overall QB with a rather sub-par player rating […]

With the “coronavirus” pandemic still sweeping the nation in the United States, the NFL and the Houston Texans will have more massive decisions to make in the coming weeks and months. The league is supposed to be gearing up to begin this year’s training camp by month’s end. However, many current NFL players have already […]

Even when they were on opposite sides of the field, Houston Texans‘ safety Michael Thomas always had Colin Kaepernick’s back. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback last played in 2016 before he became a free agent after the season. Michael Thomas explained in detail why he thinks Kap should definitely be on a roster. Thomas […]

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson had the distinction of being the highest-paid offensive lineman for all of about five months. Laremy Tunsil of the Texans might know this. Johnson signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with the Eagles at the end of November after cementing his place as one of the top tackles […]

The NFL is prohibiting the post-game ritual of jersey swapping for the upcoming 2020 season as a precautionary safety measure amid coronavirus concerns, and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is not in favor of the new policy. On Thursday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that “teams will be forbidden from postgame interactions within 6 feet […]

The Houston Texans have been around since 2002. Despite their lack of time as part of the NFL, they have had some top-tier running backs line up in the backfield over the years. Houston will have a strong duo in the backfield heading into the 2020 season. Duke Johnson Jr. will be backing up David […]

Currently, the NFL is on track to begin the 2020 season on schedule and play it out to completion. That does not mean that things can’t change. And according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt wants the league to remain cautious and flexible about a starting date. Said […]

Back in March, running back Lamar Miller began his free agent journey and ever since then, he’s been working hard to give NFL teams a reason to pick him up. A 2018 Pro Bowler with the Houston Texans, Miller missed the entirety of last season due to injury. In a preseason game against the Dallas […]

The NFL is still discussing options on how to protect players during the 2020 season, which could include players wearing face shields during games. J.J. Watt, the All-Pro defensive end of the Houston Texans, is the latest player to speak out against wearing face shields in games. While making an appearance on PFTPM, Watt shared […]

With the NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS all gearing up to return by the end of the month, the NFL has the luxury of having the most time until its 2020 campaign is set to begin. As a result, Houston Texans Pro Bowl pass rusher J.J. Watt believes that it is too early for NFL […]

It may be 107 degrees in Arizona, but that isn’t stopping Houston Texans superstar Deshaun Watson from getting work in with his new teammate. In the sweltering heat of Phoenix on Monday, Watson was throwing to new Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The footage was captured by Watson’s personal quarterbacks coach, Quincy Avery. Work don't […]

As professional athletes in all sports, such as Carmelo Anthony, continue to use their platform to address racial injustice, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson penned a book on his own life experiences, titled “Pass It On: Work Hard, Serve Others, Repeat.” The book is set to be released on September 8. Watson recently made an […]

In 1997, the Houston Oilers packed up and moved their NFL franchise to Tennessee. This left a gaping hole in Texas and, especially, Houston football. Enter Bob McNair and his Texans. In 2002, the Houston Texans made their NFL debut and ended what was a five-year wait for pro football to return to the city. […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ blockbuster deal has put the entire sports world on notice. The lucrative contract certainly did not go unnoticed by Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Deandre Hopkins. Hopkins took to Twitter to praise Mahomes for being worth every penny while taking a shot at his former team in the process: 24 reasons why […]

Unequivocally seen as the best player in the NFL currently, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is going to be a member of the Chiefs for a long, long time – 12 more years to be exact. His 10-year, $477 million deal (that can be accelerated all the way up to $503 million) is an […]

Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is waiting for his payday following the earth-shattering news of Kansas City Chiefs star gunslinger (and friend) Patrick Mahomes agreeing to a $500 million contract extension over 10 years on Monday. After ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared news about the contract details in Mahomes’ new deal, Texans linebacker Dylan Cole […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension with the reigning Super Bowl champs on Monday, sticking around Arrowhead Stadium for at least the next 10 years. In response to the headline-grabbing news, Houston Texans star defensive end JJ Watt hyped his teammate, signal-caller Deshaun Watson, as the next QB getting […]

Former Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney has yet to find his next NFL home upon officially becoming an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Even though teams like the Cleveland Browns have already offered the seasoned sack man lucrative deals, Clowney remains unsigned with the month of July now upon us. However, […]

It has been deemed a foregone conclusion that there will be league-wide player protests in the 2020 NFL season. Meanwhile, those who have been at the forefront from the beginning such as Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills are also finding other ways to express themselves. Kenny Stills recently debuted his new tattoo featuring pieces […]

In 1997, Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams moved his team to Nashville. They eventually turned into the Tennessee Titans. There was no football in Houston until the launch of the Houston Texans. It has not been an easy journey over 18 years. The Texans have made the playoffs just six times and have never been […]

The 2020 offseason has been a strange one for Houston Texans fans. Bill O’Brien traded star wideout DeAndre Hopkins, in part because Hopkins (rightfully) wanted a raise. The return? An oft-injured running back in David Johnson, along with future draft considerations. Knowing the team needed added talent in the receiving corps, O’Brien then signed veteran […]

The Houston Texans originated back in 2002 and it was pretty tough sledding for the AFC South franchise at first. Now a perennial playoff team with several division titles to its name, the Texans weren’t always an AFC powerhouse and contenders in the AFC South year in and year out. Taking almost a decade to […]

The Houston Texans have made quite a few moves this offseason, and one of those moves was bringing in veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb. While Cobb (and fellow new addition Brandin Cooks) are both great targets, neither live up to the legend that is DeAndre Hopkins. So when Hopkins was traded away to the Arizona […]

The contract dispute between Jamal Adams and the New York Jets seems to have reached a crossroads. The All-Pro safety has requested a trade and has given a short list of teams that he’d prefer to be traded to — including the Houston Texans. Here are the seven teams to which Jets’ Pro-Bowl safety Jamal […]

Jamal Adams was the sixth overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. And in just three seasons, he already turned himself into one of the best defensive backs in all of football. However, there is a snag. Adams was drafted by the New York Jets. And his contract is coming to an end soon. That […]

Jamal Adams has reached the tipping point with the New York Jets and has requested to be traded on Thursday. Following his request to be traded, the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys are two of the seven teams Adams would be interested in joining, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Here are the seven teams to […]

The hot topic in sports right now is whether or not the major sports leagues should return despite the ongoing conversations that are being had on social justice. While some share the opposite opinion, Houston Texans receiver Kenny Stills believes sports could be a distraction right now. Sports are a distraction from the movement. — […]

There are much fewer players with COVID-19 than originally expected from the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. When reports came out earlier today that players for both the Cowboys and Texans had tested positive for coronavirus, many feared a large outbreak within each team.  New reports have now shown that only four total players have […]

Several Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. None of the players are believed to have been in the teams’ facilities, but as the NFL tries to get ready for a full season, players testing positive is concerning. Several #Cowboys players & several #Texans […]

The Houston Texans entered the NFL as an expansion team in 2002 and struggled to accumulate talent for many years. However, a string of recent successful drafts helped the franchise become a perennial power player in the AFC South. The NFL’s youngest franchise still has a long way to go, but several of the organization’s […]

Deshaun Watson isn’t just a star quarterback for the Houston Texans. Now, he’s also about to be published author. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Watson has authored a book called “Pass It On.” In the book, the Texans star “illustrates how the seven qualities of a servant leader can lead to a […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will no longer be throwing to DeAndre Hopkins, but he has been working out with Brandin Cooks, the guy likely to replace Hopkins as his top target. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported Cooks is one of the receivers frequenting Watson’s throwing sessions: The Texans are ending their virtual offseason program […]

Several NFL players have already stated that they plan on kneeling during the national anthem for the upcoming season — a movement started by former San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the 2016 season. If his recent Twitter activity is any indication, it appears that Houston Texans star J.J. Watt will be one of […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 77 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 77 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 77 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan finish their series on the one burning […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face high expectations for 2020, but the young quarterback vividly remembers how last season concluded. As he prepares for his third year in the NFL, Allen is ‘not over’ Buffalo’s playoff loss versus the Houston Texans. Josh Allen on the playoff loss to Houston: "I'm definitely not over it […]

Houston Texans defensive end Justin Reid has been impressed with coach Bill O’Brien’s message and actions the last few weeks in regard to social activism. Since the death of George Floyd while in police custody, O’Brien has talked publicly and privately with the team about issues surrounding police brutality. According to Reid, during the private […]

The Houston Texans are the NFL’s newest franchise. With their first season coming in 2002, the Texans don’t have nearly the storied history that many other NFL franchises do. As a result, there are a lot fewer options to choose from when looking at the best team in franchise history. And while the 2018 Texans […]

The Houston Texans are wrapping up their virtual offseason program, but that doesn’t mean the work is done for Deshaun Watson and the other receivers. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Watson will continue to have regular throwing sessions with the wideouts and tight ends on the squad. Watson has been working out […]