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It seems that a lot of teams in the NFL are shopping players at the NFL Combine. One player who was just added to the list of guys being shopped is Kevin Johnson from the Houston Texans, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Johnson holds a $9.1 million cap hit so it’s unlikely any team […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has a full offseason healthy to work with the team and take another step forward and that is something the team is excited about. Last year, Watson tore his ACL so his offseason was spent rehabbing rather than trying to actually improve his game. Texans General Manager Brian Gaine is […]

The Houston Texans returned to the postseason in 2018 but were forced to play the majority of the campaign in the absence of a critical piece of the puzzle. Backup running back D’Onta Foreman missed most of this past season due to some lingering injury concerns while the Texans rusher is now impressing Houston early […]

There are a lot of good free agents this offseason in the NFL, but one of the most sought after guys (if he makes it that far) will be Jadeveon Clowney. The former number one overall pick is set to become a free agent if the Houston Texans can’t reach an agreement or use the […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee played in just six games during his rookie campaign this past season largely due to a hamstring injury that cost him the first few weeks of the year. In the time that he did play, Coutee hauled in 28 receptions for 287 yards and a touchdown. Those aren’t exactly […]

Jared Cook played the 2018 NFL season with the Oakland Raiders, but is hitting free agency this offseason. Cook had a career season in 2018, but the obvious rebuild the team is going through leaves a lot of doubt for Cook’s future with the team. Cook is entering his 10th season in the league, but […]

After a nice 2018-19 season the Houston Texans have high expectations for next season, but to reach their goals, there are some questions they need to get cleaned up. Let’s breakdown the three burning questions the team needs to get answered before the start of next season. What will Jadeveon Clowney do? The biggest question […]

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is unquestionably one of the best in the game at his position, and former Texans star wideout Andre Johnson agrees. As a matter of fact, Johnson, who was one of the best receivers in the league himself during his prime, thinks that Hopkins might be the top wide receiver […]

Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is set to be a free agent next month, but, as expected, the Texans are not likely to let him walk. However, if Clowney is anticipating a long-term offer from Houston, he might have to wait. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Texans will probably place a […]

The Houston Texans won an AFC South division title and notably returned to the postseason as a result of the 2018 campaign. The up-and-coming franchise also has more than a few cornerstones both on offense and defense as the team’s future continues to look brighter and brighter. So what’s the problem? Well, apparently such an […]

The new league year begins for the NFL in less than a month. The offseason will be in full swing come March—with free agency and trades dominating the headlines. This season could be one of the most active offseasons we’ve seen in a while. There could be tons of trades—with some involving crucial players. Any fan […]

Veteran wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was involved in a single-car accident in Denver early Saturday morning, according to the Denver Police Department. He and and two others were driving along Auraria Parkway shortly after midnight when their car crashed and rolled over. Authorities arrived on the scene shortly after the incident, immediately transporting Thomas and […]

The Houston Texans are dealing with their fair share of injuries in the receiving corps going into the offseason. Fortunately, it appears they do not have to worry about wide receiver Keke Coutee. Coutee’s rookie campaign came to an end due to a hamstring injury. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, he feels […]

It’s easy to overlook Whitney Mercilus. The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder seemed well on his way to becoming one of the NFL’s most feared pass-rushers three years ago, posting a career-high 12 sacks at just 24 years old. He was named Second Team All-Pro one season later, finishing 2016 with 53 tackles, seven 7.5 sacks, and four […]

The Houston Texans made a splash during the 2018 NFL season with the acquisition of wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. Unfortunately, it appears his time with the team has already come to an end. Thomas had a rough time finding his footing this season. The Texans officially announced his release, via Twitter The Texans have released […]

The Houston Texans have announced that J.J. Watt will be the Grand Marshal for the Daytona 500 that’s coming up soon, according to a new report. Watt will be the first NFL player to give the command for drivers to starts their engines before NASCAR’s most famous race, according to ESPN. The Daytona International Speedway […]

The Houston Texans traded a fourth round pick before the trade deadline to get Demaryius Thomas to bolster their wide receiver corps, but according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the team is expected to move on from him and release him. After trading for him, the #Texans are moving on from Demaryius Thomas… who is […]

The Houston Texans recently named Tim Kelly their new offensive coordinator, and star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is excited about the move. “Tim Kelly, he’s a great guy, great coach,” Hopkins said, according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle. “So, I’m looking forward to working with him. It’s good. Tim’s been around us for […]

The Houston Texans won the AFC South and returned to the postseason as a result of the 2018 campaign. Despite immediately being ousted from Super Bowl contention by the Indianapolis Colts upon participating in the playoffs, the Texans remain well off heading into the future with quarterback Deshaun Watson under center and prolific wide receiver DeAndre […]

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has made a case for himself as the league’s premier pass-catcher. There is no shortage of statistics from Pro Football Focus to solidify this notion. Hopkins has long boasted one of the best pairs of hands in the league. He was able to do the seemingly impossible by setting […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has long been one of the NFL’s most beloved players for his stellar acts both on and off the field, and it appears even Hall of Famer Jim Brown is a fan. Brown is not one to hand out compliments to just any player. However, according to Aaron Wilson […]

It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen on tumultuous times in recent years. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt feels it has even reach Kardashian-like levels. Watt has a direct connection to the Steelers with his brother T.J. Watt being a star linebacker for them. He said during an appearance on Late […]

The Houston Texans are looking to their past to get better in the future. The team announced a series of changes to Bill O’Brien’s coaching staff on Tuesday, including the hiring of former players T.J. Yates and Brian Cushing as offensive and strength-and-conditioning assistants, respectively. Former tight ends coach Tim Kelly has also been promoted to […]

A new report suggests that the Houston Texans are set to promote tight end coach Tim Kelly to their offensive coordinator position. Source tells me Tim Kelly is being promoted to become new @HoustonTexans offensive coordinator & Will Lawing is being promoted from offensive assistant/offensive line to TEs coach replacing Kelly — Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) […]

Kareem Hunt burst onto the season in 2017 for the Kansas City Chiefs. The running back out of Toledo led the league in rushing with 1,327 yards. This season, Hunt played in 11 games and racked up 824 yards. He was well on his way to a second straight 1,000-yard season until a controversial video […]

It appears as though the Detroit Lions have made yet another coaching change, something that the middle-of-the-pack franchise has done on a regular basis as of late. According to a Tuesday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the NFC North franchise will now be hiring Sean Ryan as the team’s next quarterbacks coach. Ryan […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes are two of the NFL’s biggest rising stars, but their relationship goes far beyond simply playing the same position. Watson and Mahomes have known each other since they were teenagers and both entered the NFL the same year in 2017, with Watson starting […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is already one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, so little brother T.J. Watt has some big shoes to fill with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward thinks that T.J. can actually be better than his older sibling: “I hate to do this to […]

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid took to social media to announce that he will undergo wrist surgery to repair injuries that he sustained during his rookie campaign. Reid had a very impressive first season in the NFL, finishing with 88 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble, a couple of fumble recoveries, 10 passes defended and […]

The Houston Texans have signed offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson to a one-year contract extension, according to the team. It was a rough 2018 campaign for Henderson. The 26-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Texans last March and eventually earned Houston’s starting right tackle job. However, Henderson then suffered an ankle injury during the first […]

The Houston Texans have an outstanding team, and they have one of the best all-around teams in the league. The offense is lead by quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but the team has lacked a workhorse running back since the days of Arian Foster. The Texans have gotten decent production out of […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt recently underwent a procedure on a knee injury that bothered him throughout the season. Fortunately for Watt and Houston Texans supporters, it was a simple procedure that just required a bit of maintenance. #Texans star DL JJ Watt had a minor knee cleanup following the season, source said. Sounds […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will replace Houston Texans wide out DeAndre Hopkins in the Pro Bowl, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Hopkins will not be able to play due to a shoulder injury he suffered during the Texans’ Wild Card Round playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts a couple of weeks […]

Bruce Arians, the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, took some time off from coaching due to health issues and ultimately retired. But, according to a recent interview with The Athletic, seeing the Houston Texans game during his tenure as a commentator for CBS inspired him to get back on the field. Arians […]

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has long been considered one of the elite players at his position. However, he managed to establish himself as the best wideout in the game following a spectacular 2018 NFL season. It is no secret that Hopkins has a knack for making seemingly impossible catches look easy. The NFL […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay will be unable to play in this year’s Pro Bowl due to a wrist injury. As a result, a spot on the roster has been opened for Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller. The Texans were already well-represented, with four of their players being named to the Pro Bowl. […]

Javdevon Clowney is set to a be a free agent but he has made it clear that his wish is to stay with the Houston Texans even going as far as saying this is where he would like to be his entire career. The former top overall pick played his last year of his contract […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson couldn’t rise up to the task against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday and former wideout Steve Smith called him out. Smith was speaking on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on Sunday morning and called out Watson for the way he handled himself during the game. Smith seemed trouble with […]

An older a player gets the harder it is to come back from Achilles injury and that is what Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is facing. He is 31 years old and some players might think about retirement after such an injury but Thomas has other plans. Thomas has a $14 million non-guaranteed contract going […]