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The Houston Texans are bringing cornerback Bradley Roby back to Houston on a three-year deal, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network: Three years, $36 million. https://t.co/KNRsR8IWYQ — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2020 Roby played in just 10 games with the Texans last season due to a hamstring strain, but he managed to notch a […]

The NFL continues to be a pass-oriented league, thus prompting teams to make the cornerback position a priority in the offseason. That is exactly why Chris Harris Jr. should see a handful of teams clamoring to sign him in free agency. Since 2011, Harris has been a cornerstone of the Denver Broncos defense, mainly spending […]

There is less than a week until the floodgates open, as NFL free agency is scheduled to get underway on March 18. Among the divisions in the NFL, the AFC South could be one of the most interesting divisions to keep an eye on in free agency. For the second straight season, the Texans were […]

The NFL may value running backs less than in the past, but having an elite RB certainly doesn’t hurt teams. This year’s free agent class contains plenty of solid starters, including 2 Pro Bowlers. Here are the ten best. 10. Jordan Howard, Philadelphia Eagles A fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2016, Howard had […]

After spending the last nine years with the Houston Texans,  two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jonathan Joseph will suit up for another team in 2020. On Wednesday, the Texans announced that they will not extend the contract of the 14-year NFL veteran, making him an unrestricted free agent. Joseph, 35, has been a mainstay of the […]

On Wednesday, the Houston Texans and Johnathan Joseph agreed to part ways, meaning that the cornerback will become a free agent next week. Following the announcement, Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt took to Twitter to share his feelings on his now-former teammate, saying that Joseph “embodies what it means to be a pro” and that […]

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller is getting set to test free agency, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Miller did not play at all in 2019 as a result of a torn ACL he suffered in preseason. The Miami native made his first Pro Bowl in 2018, rattling off 973 yards while […]

The Houston Texans made a contract offer to running back Carlos Hyde, but Hyde declined, according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle. That means Hyde will hit free agency next week. The Texans acquired Hyde in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs just before the 2019 regular season began after Lamar Miller—who is […]

The Houston Texans have already bid farewell to cornerback Johnathan Joseph by allowing him to test free agency. It seems the secondary will continue to be a work in progress throughout the offseason. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans do not plan on re-signing safety Jahleel Addae: Texans aren’t expected to […]

The Houston Texans are in the midst of some serious spending this offseason. Unfortunately, it seems cornerback Johnathan Joseph will not be part of the payroll. The Texans announced that Joseph has mutually agreed to part ways and become an unrestricted free agent, via the team’s official website: “Johnathan has been a consummate professional, team […]

The NFL announced on Tuesday that it will give 32 compensatory picks to 15 NFL franchises for the 2020 draft. The Houston Texans were one. The league gives between one and four compensatory picks to any team, such as the Texans, that loses more compensatory (unrestricted) free agents than they gained in the previous offseason. […]

The Houston Texans have agreed to a four-year deal with kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Fairbairn was set to become an unrestricted free agent later this month. Here are details of the new contract, which will pay Fairbairn a hefty amount: #Texans K Kai’mi Fairbairn is signing a four-year, […]

One of the more interesting running backs in free agency this offseason will be Kenyan Drake, who split the 2019 campaign between the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals and had a heck of a lot more success with the latter club. Talent has never really been the issue with Drake; it has always been opportunity. […]

The Houston Texans are trying to keep their offense intact for next season and they’ve taken a step forward in making that happen. Less than a week until the legal tampering period, Houston has agreed to a two-year extension with tight end Darren Fells. Last offseason, the Texans signed Fells to a one-year, $1.5 million […]

Recent tornadoes have decimated Nashville and the surrounding area. The disaster claimed the lives of at least two people in East Tennessee and has brought forth extensive damage to the area. In response, the AFC South rivals of the Tennessee Titans have made donations to  Nashville tornado relief programs. Per Kevin Bowen of 1070 The […]

One of the Houston Texans’ biggest offensive players is headed to recovery after going under the blade. Laremy Tunsil should perform a lot better after getting a procedure done to fix his shoulder injury. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle gave an update about the offensive tackle that should please many Houston fans that will […]

The Houston Texans have quite a few decisions to make in their secondary with free agency right around the corner. A little less than two weeks until free agency, Houston appears to be undecided on the future of Gareon Conley. “Conley has been good for us,” O’Brien said, per the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson. “I probably wouldn’t […]

Defensive lineman D.J. Reader is not expected to return to the Houston Texans next season, according to Reid Laymance of The Houston Chronicle. Reader has been drawing interest from the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills and is expected to command a contract worth $11-13 million annually. The 25-year-old, who played his collegiate football […]

Trent Williams has finally been given permission from the Washington Redskins to seek a trade and he figures to have a few possible suitors. According to Ben Standig of The Athletic, the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals are two teams that could pursue Williams. The Texans traded for Laremy Tunsil before the 2019 season in […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is never afraid to speak his mind — whether the issue at hand is controversial or not. In this case, controversial may be an understatement as the veteran NFL pass-catcher is now voicing his opinion in regards to the potential new collective bargaining agreement while joining many players on […]

DeAndre Hopkins is a key player for the Houston Texans, but his latest social media activity may send more than a couple of fans into an excited frenzy. He revealed that he wants to reunite with former Clemson teammate Sammy Watkins. Hopkins made his hopes clear with a tweet of him and Watkins during their […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is expected to be one of the top free agents of the 2020 class. As a four-time Pro Bowler, it’s no surprise that five teams, including the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders, have already expressed interest in the veteran defensive back, per Troy Renck of Denver7. After a […]

The Houston Texans made quite a splash with the acquisition of left tackle Laremy Tunsil during the 2019 NFL season. Wide receiver Kenny Stills has made it clear how he feels about Tunsil’s looming contract extension. Stills took to Twitter to urge the Texans to pay Tunsil his due: Pay up!!!! https://t.co/OwQLWRPWZQ — Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) […]

The Houston Texans traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil just before the 2019 NFL campaign began with the intention of protecting Deshaun Watson for years to come, so it’s no surprise the Texans want to lock Tunsil up long term. Whether or not they are willing to pay the price Tunsil wants is another story. […]

The Houston Texans have some looming contract extensions they will need to take care of in the near future. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has seemingly made it clear that he is looking to get paid. According to Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com, Watson and left tackle Laremy Tunsil reportedly do not plan on providing Houston with a […]

The Houston Texans managed to make it to the AFC Divisional Round before getting knocked out by the eventual Super Bowl champs. It appears head coach Bill O’Brien plans on making a few changes for the 2020 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, O’Brien has revealed that offensive coordinator Tim Kelly will be calling […]

The Seattle Seahawks once again reached the postseason. The NFC West franchise grabbed one of the two NFC wild card spots. Jadeveon Clowney played a key role on the team. The Seahawks didn’t go all the way, though; they then watched a divisional rival in the San Francisco 49ers capture a NFC crown, making a […]

The Houston Texans were able to take another step forward in 2019 as they advanced to the Divisional Round. Despite their success, the Texans proved that they still are missing a few things before they can become a legitimate contender. Of course, Houston’s future is bright as long as Deshaun Watson is under center throwing […]

Bradley Roby of the Houston Texans appreciates this: DeAngelo Hall retired in 2017 as one of the best cornerbacks of the last decade and a half. Therefore, if anyone knows what it takes to be a top talent at the position, it’s Hall. Now working for NFL Network, Hall recently listed his top 10 cornerbacks […]

The NFL Combine is right around the corner and the rumors of players being traded or released in the offseason begin to spread. Just a week before the NFL Combine takes place, reports have surfaced that the Detroit Lions have talked to multiple teams about a trade involving Darius Slay. The Lions understand that Slay […]

Houston Texans superstar J.J. Watt has a lot to love about life. He’s one of the best defensive players in the NFL and one of the best pass rushers in the history of the game. Sunday was apparently the best day of his life, though. That’s because Watt got married to soccer star Kealia Ohai […]

The Houston Texans have released cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This allows the Texans to avoid Hargreaves’ $10 million fifth-year option for 2020 before it becomes fully guaranteed. Houston initially acquired Hargreaves off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in November. In six games with the Texans, he […]

Following a debacle during the past year where the New England Patriots accused the Houston Texans of tampering with Patriots’ Player Personnel Director Nick Caserio, New England has elected to extend Caserio’s contract, per Ben Volin in the Boston Globe. Caserio, who has served in his current role since 2008, was a free agent after […]

The Arizona Cardinals can certainly be considered one of the league’s up-and-coming franchises with the 2019-20 campaign now a thing of the past and the 2020-21 season looming closer and closer by the day. With soon-to-be second-year NFL head coach Kliff Kingsbury paired with former No. 1 overall pick and Cardinals quarterback of the future […]

The Houston Texans are heading into an important offseason for the franchise following a second-round exit in the playoffs in 2019. To the dismay of most fans, Bill O’Brien has officially been given the title of general manager in 2020. Therefore, O’Brien will have the final say for any and all decisions that are made […]

Legendary safety Ed Reed is most known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens, but he actually did not finish out his NFL career with the club. During his final NFL season in 2013, Reed spent time with both the Houston Texans and the New York Jets, playing in seven games for each team. But […]

The Houston Texans are the definition of a hot-and-cold football team. When they’re at their best, Deshaun Watson and Co. are scoring points in bunches, Bill O’Brien looks like a good coach and the defense is scary. When they’re at their worst, Watson is running for his life due to O’Brien’s poor scheme and some […]

The AFC South was often overlooked during the 2019 season, but it was one of the better ones in football. The Tennesee Titans made the AFC Championship game, and the Houston Texans looked strong during the regular season. The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t quite live up to expectations, but they were both competitive […]

While many of the NFL’s biggest names were in Miami on Saturday, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was in New York. Watt hosted “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 1. Mixed in some hilarious skits was one about NFL video game “Madden.” In the skit, Watt is asked to record on-field dialogue with some “energy.” […]