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Forget football. That’s child’s play compared to the rigors of life. Houston Texans safety Andre Hal is one of the latest examples to understand that exact notion after coming down with a diagnosis of lymphoma in early June. Harsh reality or not, it doesn’t have the young safety down and on Monday, he’s a shining […]

Welcome to the latest edition of the madness we’ve all come to know in some form as the NFL-National Anthem issue. In this edition, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins labels President Donald Trump as “close-minded,” via Jay Busbee of Yahoo! Sports. “I think Trump is more closed-minded and he thinks the reason that we’re […]

Through the first five seasons of his career, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has developed into one of the league’s most productive offensive talents. However, there hasn’t been an overwhelming amount of attention through his way for what he brings to the table on a weekly basis. This is something that former star wideout […]

The Houston Texans got a taste of how good their offense could be with quarterback Deshaun Watson at the helm. He got to form a strong connection with top receiver DeAndre Hopkins and also had a magical four-game stretch with Will Fuller which resulted in seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, Watson’s knee injury cut things short for […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has one of the best wide receivers in the league in DeAndre Hopkins at his disposal. The two were able to connect a lot even in Watson’s injury-shortened rookie season. Watson and his No. 2 receiver, Will Fuller, didn’t spend as much time together due to their respective injuries, but […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season. It’s the second time he’s had to return from such an injury as he also tore the ACL on his other knee during his freshman season in college. Watson recovered well enough from his first injury without changing the […]

The Houston Texans locked up one of their key defensive players in linebacker Benardrick McKinney last week. Needless to say, head coach Bill O’Brien is excited about what he is bringing to the table this season. McKinney has played a major role in the Texans’ defense for quite some time now. However, O’Brien says McKinney is […]

The Houston Texans were dealt their first obstacle of the 2018 NFL season when safety Andre Hal was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It appears they have already found a viable option in cornerback Kareem Jackson. Jackson was asked to take reps at safety this offseason as a potential contingency plan. According to John McClain of […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien has been extremely optimistic about the injury status of his star-studded roster. It appears the same can be said for defensive end J.J. Watt. O’Brien has taken a cautious approach when discussing Watt’s recovery. However, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, he is more comfortable with his expectations thanks to the […]

Although the 2017 NFL season did not go quite as planned, the Houston Texans were finally able to identify their franchise quarterback of the future in Deshaun Watson. Needless to say, no one is more excited about their discovery than head coach Bill O’Brien. O’Brien agreed to a lucrative extension with the team this offseason. However, […]

The New England Patriots weren’t actually on the verge of trading star tight end Rob Gronkowski as a popular trade rumor suggested a few weeks ago. But as it turns out, the Pats really were shopping Gronk just a few days ahead of the NFL Draft. In an appearance on “The Herd With Colin Cowherd,” […]

The Houston Texans have one of the most talented defenses in the NFL. When healthy, an argument could be made that they have the best defense in the league with the two-headed monster of Jadeveon Clowney and superstar J.J. Watt leading the way. However, this NFL offseason was expected to be one to remember for Clowney […]

The Houston Texans made it clear early on this offseason that their focus would be on locking up key players for the future. Much of their emphasis has been on the defensive side of the ball. Fortunately, they have now managed to get a good head start on it. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Texans […]

The Houston Texans are banking heavy on their star-studded roster going into the 2018 NFL season. Of course, their biggest concern is getting quarterback Deshaun Watson as healthy as possible this offseason. Fortunately, Watson’s recovery process after suffering a torn ACL in the 2017 campaign has reportedly gone well thus far. According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, […]

In the last several months, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has continued to take steps forward in his recovery from a torn ACL. It has been a progressive process that has seen him remain ahead of schedule with the expectation that he could be ready to play by the season opener. Along those same lines, […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to make strides in his recovery from the torn ACL which ended his season last year. Tuesday marked another important step in Watson’s progress as he practiced during the team’s minicamp without wearing a knee brace. I’d say it’s a good sign to see Deshaun Watson practicing without a […]

Houston Texans starting safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgins lymphoma, but he is determined to not let it stop from fulfilling his dreams. “My faith in God and the support from my family, friends, teammates and coaches will see me through this difficult time,” Hal said in a statement. “I will not let […]

The Houston Texans have spent most of the offseason restoring its roster to full health before the start of the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, that group of players does not include veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph. The veteran is certainly no stranger to dealing with offseason rehab due to injury over the last few years. According to  Aaron […]

After Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney had a knee scope before the Pro Bowl that forced him to miss the game it was supposed to a pretty normal recovery. Clowney has since hit a couple of bumps on the road and now will miss the rest of the team’s offseason workout program. However, his defensive […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans endured quite the injury-riddle 2017 campaign. However, there is a newfound sense of optimism going into the 2018 NFL season. At the center of their resurgence is defensive end J.J. Watt. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, defensive line coach Anthony Weaver feels Watt will be able […]

Deshaun Watson had an unforgettable rookie season, though, in some ways because of bad luck. Watson, the Houston Texans’ first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft flashed signs of future superstardom in the league during his early weeks starting under center for Houston, but a season-ending ACL injury during practice in November brought his rookie […]

The Houston Texans were without two of their top stars in quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive end JJ Watt for a good chunk of last season after they suffered significant injuries. However, both are well on the road to recovery and should be good to go for training camp, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network […]

J.J. Watt is known as a fiery player on the field, but even he knows when someone needs to tone it down a step or two and evidently, he thinks his coach Bill O’Brien is one of those guys who need to dial it back. Watt, who received an honorary doctorate from Baylor College of […]

Through the first few months of the NFL offseason, former All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson has remained on the open market as one of the several notable names left available. In this process, Peterson has voiced his desire to possibly play for several different teams this upcoming season. One of which is the Houston Texans […]

The Houston Texans have one of the most productive wide receivers in the entire league over the last couple of years in DeAndre Hopkins. And when he was healthy during his rookie year, Deshaun Watson also showed how much potential he has as a quarterback. In the limited time they played together last season, they […]

Some folks just cannot believe that Deshaun Watson is real. Count Houston Texans veteran corner Johnathan Joseph as a folk in that specific category. He spoke with James Palmer of NFL Network and revealed extremely positive thoughts about his quarterback. "The things he sees & processes (shakes head) I’ve been around a lot of QBs […]

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien announces news that no fan wants to hear right now concerning one of the most dangerous defensive players in the NFL. From the lips of the Texans sideline boss himself, O’Brien, Jadeveon Clowney won’t participate the rest of the way at OTAs, via James Palmer of the NFL Network. […]

There is no question that the Houston Texans’ roster is littered with star talent. As a result, it seems they have caught the attention of running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson has not had much luck finding a new home in free agency. However, he has made it clear that Houston is among the teams he would be […]

It has been an eventful offseason for Houston Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu. Fortunately, it appears things have gotten off on the right foot with his new team. Mathieu has noted that one of the main reasons he signed with Houston was their plan to keep him at his primary position. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston […]

The Houston Texans made a splash this offseason with the signing of safety Tyrann Mathieu. This gives the Texans another high-profile name in their star-studded defense. There were a number of reasons that attributed to Mathieu signing with Houston. However, according to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, the big one was the team’s intention to keep the Honey […]

Through the last several months, the Houston Texans have had two of their top talents on both sides of the ball in quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive end J.J. Watt on the mend from respective significant injuries. During that time, the two have continued to rehab together over much of the offseason. According to Aaron […]

It has nearly seven months since Houston Texans second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL, which has continued on the path toward full recovery. This has put in place much optimism that he will be ready to go for the season opener this upcoming season. Watson took another encouraging step forward […]

Since undergoing a minor arthroscopic procedure on his knee back in January, Houston Texans Pro Bowl outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has spent the last few months recovering from the operation. However, he has yet to receive any medical clearance to participate on the field that he was originally anticipated to receive back in April. According to […]

Since tearing his ACL back in November, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been on a steady path toward recovery over the last several months. He has continued to make encouraging progress in his recovery that has many within the organization quite optimistic that he will be ready to go for the 2018 season opener. During […]

Despite his short rookie year, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson established himself as one of the most promising young players in the NFL. Even Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has confirmed as much going into the 2018 NFL season. Watson’s playmaking ability has drawn comparisons to the likes of Rodgers. The Packers’ star gunslinger praised […]

K.J. Malone, the son of former NBA player Karl Malone, has decided to retire from the NFL before his career could even get started. According to Sarah Barshop of ESPN, the Houston Texans have placed Malone on the reserve/retired list on Monday. After going undrafted out of LSU, Malone signed a contract with the Texans […]

In a league that drastically rewards point scoring while beating down defenses every step of the way, versatile defensive backs are worth their weight in gold. Enter Tyrann Mathieu, an NFL secondary employee who can play pretty much every spot including the rough nickel slot. The five-year vet’s versatility also has many wondering exactly how […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans were one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, there is a newfound sense of optimism for the 2018 NFL season. Among the notable star players whose year was cut short was defensive end J.J. Watt. However, head coach Bill O’Brien said during an […]

In the last few months, there has been a steady progression in Houston Texans rising star quarterback Deshaun Watson’s recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered last October. This has brought forth much optimism about his availability for the upcoming NFL season. During an interview on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” head coach Bill […]