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The Houston Texans have made efforts to free up as much cap space as they can this offseason. As a result, it appears defensive end J.J. Watt has taken this into account when pondering his future with the team. Watt currently has two years and $33 million left on his current contract. According to Aaron […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt knows there is a lot of uncertainty heading into the 2020 NFL season, something that he isn’t fond of. Watt said the players have no inside information on how or when the season will take place, and for the most part they only know what is being revealed publicly. […]

“Houston, we have a problem.” The Houston Texans happen to be the youngest franchise in the NFL, but after just two decades in the league, they’ve still managed to collect a few heartbreaking losses in their city’s history. Though the squad has made it to the playoffs more than a handful of times, they haven’t […]

The NFL has had to take unprecedented action in order to prepare for the 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, the restrictions of the virtual offseason program have not been an issue for quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, offensive coordinator Tim Kelly […]

The Tennessee Titans have one of the more unique backstories in NFL history, as the current AFC South franchise has come in many different forms throughout the years. A staple of the classic NFL landscape as the Houston Oilers, the Nashville-based franchise then briefly became the Tennessee Oilers before full-on rebranding to the Tennessee Titans […]

A certain team in the AFC South — the Houston Texans — showed that they aren’t afraid to make bold (questionable at best) moves this offseason. Early in free agency, the Texans chose to trade DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for David Johnson and two draft picks. While Houston sent away their […]

The Houston Texans are the newest team in the NFL, having started their franchise’s history in 2002. Therefore, it’s a bit understandable that the Texans are among the short list of teams that haven’t won a Super Bowl yet. Despite not winning a Super Bowl, Houston has put together some talented rosters — especially in […]

Mitchell Trubisky was taken by the Chicago Bears with the second overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Eight spots ahead of Patrick Mahomes. Ten spots ahead of Deshaun Watson. To make matters worse, the Bears traded up just to take Trubisky. Obviously, that decision has not panned out well for Chicago, as Mahomes already […]

Th Houston Texans made headlines with their decision to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals this offseason. Regardless, offensive coordinator Tim Kelly is optimistic that they have managed to gather the necessary pieces to help fill the void. The Texans made efforts to alleviate Hopkins’ departure by signing wide receiver Randall Cobb […]

The Houston Texans have a special player in quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, it remains to be seen just how special. The Texans have had trouble advancing come postseason time while Houston also traded away Watson’s top target in veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is now officially a member of the Arizona Cardinals. Nonetheless, at […]

The Houston Texans suffered a major blow to the receiving corps after trading away wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Fortunately, wide receiver Brandin Cooks is optimistic that there is more than enough talent to fill the void in the 2020 NFL season. Parting ways with a wideout of Hopkins’ caliber was arguably the most perplexing move […]

In 2002, Houston once again became a football city as it welcomed the Texans as one of the NFL’s expansion teams. Many players since have come through the team, with some making huge impacts. Several of those players have been acquired through signing them as free agents. There’s a long list of productive acquisitions that […]

Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans is due to earn big money on his next contract. According to a report by Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle, Watson could earn more than $40 million guaranteed per year on his next deal. In fact, he could earn between $40-to-$42 million guaranteed per season. To put into perspective, the […]

The AFC South produced two playoff teams in 2019, and it could produce two more this coming season. Three teams sit in perfect positions to compete for the division title and playoff berths. Because three of the AFC South’s teams rank so close together, schedules could play a role in who wins the division in […]

Deshaun Watson created some controversy on Friday when he tweeted that the Chicago Bears didn’t speak to him before the 2017 NFL Draft. While he was selected by the Houston Texans, it’s probable that Watson did talk to the Bears ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft. Of course, the 2017 NFL Draft is known for […]

In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears drafted University of North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky with the second overall pick. Fast forward to the 2020 offseason, the Bears declined Trubisky’s fifth-year option and the 25-year-old signal-caller could be playing his last year in Chicago. The two quarterbacks that were taken after Trubisky were Houston […]

Head coach Bill O’Brien has no issue with the way the 2020 NFL schedule is treating the Houston Texans. The AFC South champions will have eight straight early Sunday kickoffs, staring with the Baltimore Ravens at 3:25 p.m. CT in Week 3, then seven more until week 11. Via Mark Lane of TexansWire: “I think it […]

The NFL plans on releasing the schedules for all 32 teams on Thursday night and there are surely going to be leaks before the official scheduled is unveiled. With that being said, the Kansas City Chiefs will reportedly face the Houston Texans to begin the season on Thursday Night Football, per Danny Parkins of 670 […]

The 2020 NFL Draft was one to remember and with the draft being behind us, it’s time to highlight how the results could affect next season. For the AFC South, each team could have a better sense of what their roster could look like in 2020. Prior to the draft, the Indianapolis Colts made a […]

The Houston Texans shocked the NFL world back in March when they traded star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for a rather minimal return. On Tuesday, Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt was asked about his thoughts on the deal, and while he acknowledged that losing Hopkins is tough, he didn’t offer much […]

Hall of Fame coach Don Shula passed away on Monday, prompting an outcry of memories and recollections about the former Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Colts head coach. One such message in reaction to Shula’s passing was from Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt. Watt, 31, wrote on social media, “The NFL lost a legend […]

Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt is one of the favorites to capture the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award for the 2020 season following last year’s campaign. Last year, Watt suffered a torn pectoral injury limiting him to eight regular-season games—only to return for the AFC South franchise’s two postseason games earlier […]

New Houston Texans wideout Brandin Cooks will be joining his third locker room in the last four seasons going into the 2020 season. However, while the team he has played on has changed often, one thing that has remained constant for the 26-year-old is his nickname. Cooks is known by some as “The Archer.” The […]

After being acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is hopeful about avenging his disappointing 2019 NFL campaign. This past season with the Rams, Cooks recorded a career-low 42 catches for 583 yards and two touchdowns. In a conference call on Thursday with the Texans’ reporters, Cooks […]

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The 2020 NFL Draft is officially over. And with it, comes all the chatter that always follows the event. Which players did a teams reach on and took earlier than expected? What prospects fell down the draft boards and went earlier than anyone thought? Did any crazy trades happen? What about selections that didn’t make […]

Some players might grow dispirited at being traded so many times in their careers. But not Brandin Cooks. The veteran wideout will be playing for his fourth team in the last five seasons when he suits up for the Houston Texans in 2020. However, Cooks takes it as a compliment, stating the fact he has […]

The Houston Texans completed a curious trade earlier this offseason, shipping out star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for veteran running back David Johnson and two draft picks, neither of which were first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Following that move, head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien later dealt for Los Angeles Rams veteran […]

The year 2020 could very well be Gareon Conley’s last season with the Houston Texans. After acquiring the young cornerback in a trade with the Oakland Raiders in October, the Texans have opted not to exercise Conley’s fifth-year option, making him an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season. A former first-round pick […]

Veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph is reportedly signing with the Tennessee Titans. Joseph–formerly of the Houston Texans–sent a message to both Dianna Russini and Josina Anderson of ESPN saying he was headed to the Titans. Former Texans’ CB Jonathan Joseph texted @diannaESPN and @JosinaAnderson that he will be signing with the Tennessee Titans. — Adam Schefter […]

Deshaun Watson has proven to be a genuine leader for the Houston Texans and that continues to be true amid the coronavirus pandemic. While some people are less fortunate than others, Watson is going to play on Twitch to support the Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. The Texans quarterback is teaming up with his personal quarterbacks […]

Charles Omenihu of the Houston Texans, along with everyone else, is itching to return to his normal life outside of football amid the coronavirus pandemic. While Texas plans to end their stay-at-home order on Friday, Deshaun Watson informed Omenihu to remain at home. Man, keep yo ass in the house bruh! Lol 🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/0KO5pdPbc0 — […]

In perhaps the most no-brainer move of the entire offseason to date, the Houston Texans have managed to retain the last remaining of the team’s franchise players. According to a Monday evening report from Field Yates of ESPN, the Texans have exercised the team’s fifth-year option for veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson, which will cover the […]

The Houston Texans handed left tackle Laremy Tunsil a massive contract extension this offseason, signing the former Miami Dolphins first-round selection to a three-year, $66 million deal with $57 million in guarantees. While Tunsil, 25, only spent a single season in Houston protecting franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson, the 6-foot-5, 313-pound offensive lineman expressed gratitude in […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is now completed, with some teams feeling better than others going into next season. For the AFC South, there are undoubtedly going to be some changes that take place stemming from the results of the draft. Just this past season, the Houston Texans sat atop the division with a 10-6 record, […]

Ahead of the May 4 deadline, the Houston Texans are expected to exercise the fifth-year option on franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. According to Wilson, the option will cost the Texans $17.3 million but is seen as just a formality as the Texans are expected to discuss a long-term […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is officially over, which means we can start analyzing each team’s weekend. It’s always fun to try and determine who had the best drafts, and who fell flat on their face. So today, we’re going to try to decide who the five biggest losers of the 2020 NFL Draft were. Just […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien addressed quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract situation on Friday night shortly after the conclusion of Round 2 of the NFL draft. O’Brien said the Texans are hoping to get an extension done with Watson in the near future, saying “We obviously want Deshaun to be our quarterback for a long […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien clearly wasn’t happy in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The veteran head coach showed obvious signs of frustrations during the 90th selection. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, O’Brien’s frustrations stemmed from the Detroit Lions backing out of a trade that the two teams […]