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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 […]

Let’s take a look at the 2018 NFL Draft class for all four teams in the AFC South (Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans), giving them each a grade for their selections. 3(t). Jacksonville Jaguars Round 1 pick 29 – Taven Bryan, DT, Florida Round 2 pick 29 – D.J. Chark, WR, LSU […]

The Houston Texans saw their hopes for another playoff run come to an end last year with some of the team’s best players on both sides of the football go down with season-ending injuries. Along with promising young quarterback Deshaun Watson suffering a knee injury that ended his rookie campaign, J.J. Watt, arguably the face […]

Houston Texans running back D’Onta Foreman saw his rookie season come to a disappointing end after he tore his left Achilles in November. But he’s well on the road to recovery, and the team remain hopeful that he can make it back in time for training camp. “No. 1, D’Onta Foreman is going through the […]

The last two seasons for Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt have been cut short in disappointing fashion by a pair of injuries that have put in question what type of player he is at this point of his career. Watt has established himself as one of the top defensive players when healthy that […]

It goes without saying that the Houston Texans boast some serious star power across the board. They managed to add to that trait with the signing of former LSU offensive tackle K.J. Malone. Malone is the son of NBA Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz legend, Karl Malone. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston […]

In the first couple of months of the offseason, there has been the underlying situation with Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney’s contract entering the fifth-year option. This has pushed to the forefront talk of working out a lucrative extension with Clowney at some point over the summer. The Texans have remained firm with their […]

Last season, the Houston Texans saw a franchise quarterback emerge in the form of rookie Deshaun Watson. Once Watson was given his opportunity as a starter, the Clemson product showed what he could do on the NFL level by shattering rookie records and being a nightmare for opposing defenses. Unfortunately, Watson went down with a torn […]

The Houston Texans have become a potential team on the rise next season and beyond behind the emergence quarterback Deshaun Watson. There was a strong level of promise in his play prior to suffering a season-ending ACL tear last November. A major part of that optimism has been directed toward his unique bond with star […]

Star wide receiver Dez Bryant has found himself on the open market for the first time in his NFL career after he was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday morning after eight seasons. This has opened the door to several possibilities for his next landing spot. Bryant had initially voiced a desire to stay […]

Tyrann Mathieu was recruited by J.J. Watt to join the Houston Texans shortly after his release from the Arizona Cardinals, and he signed. And now, it’s the Honey Badger’s turn to recruit for his new team as he’s sounded out to the recently-cut Dez Bryant to join him in Houston. Come to Houston bro… @DezBryant […]

It goes without saying that the Arizona Cardinals have made some significant changes since the retirement of former head coach Bruce Arians this offseason. Among them was the release of safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has since signed with the Houston Texans. There has been some speculation that the decision was due to his declining performance […]

The high points for the Houston Texans were few and far in between amidst an injury-riddled 2017 NFL season. Among the notable highlights was the induction of former star wide receiver Andre Johnson into the Texans Ring of Honor. Unfortunately, his ceremony came amidst the controversial remarks made by team owner Bob McNair. Johnson said […]

When the Arizona Cardinals had to release safety Tyrann Mathieu because he refused to take a pay cut, the Houston Texans seized the opportunity and signed him to a one-year, $7 million contract. Mathieu has proven the doubters wrong before and he’s slated to do it yet again, says his longtime teammate and close friend in […]

When it comes to the Houston Texans’ defense, the team reportedly wants to keep outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus with them for as long as possible. According to a tweet from Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, the Texans intend to sign Mercilus to a contract extension prior to the start of the season. Also re #Texans, […]

After months of talk surrounding a potential deal, the Houston Texans are reportedly close to a contract extension for star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, per Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Per source, Texans and Jadeveon Clowney are “close” to a contract extension. @AlbertBreer first reported “a lot of progress” being made. I’m told in the neighborhood […]

A few months ago, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair put himself in a negative after making a controversial remark, saying “We can’t have the inmates running the prison” during an owners-platers meeting last year. The phrase sounds bad enough even without any context, so the fact that McNair uttered that at a time when NFL […]

The Houston Texans were undoubtedly one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, they have regrouped and are poised for a strong comeback next season behind quarterback Deshaun Watson. Although his rookie season was cut early by an ACL tear, Watson is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation process. However, head coach […]

There is a certain sense of optimism surrounding the Houston Texans going into the 2018 NFL season. Not only have they added solid depth to key positions, but they are expecting to welcome back a number of their star players from injury this offseason, including quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson’s emergence has given the Texans some security […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Houston Texans. Following their tumultuous search for a franchise quarterback, they finally got what they were looking for in Deshaun Watson. Watson’s success was one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2017 season. However, former college teammate Dorian O’Daniel said the expectations for the young quarterback […]

Houston Texans second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson is currently steadily recovering an ACL tear that he suffered last November. He has continued push forward through the process that potentially has him on schedule to be ready to return to the field ahead of the 2018 season. However, given the type of significant injury that he is hoping […]

Jadeveon Clowney will be playing under the final year of his rookie contract in 2018. It is safe to say that the Houston Texans are pleased with their former No. 1 pick and want to keep him around. So, it is only a matter of working out the details of a contract extension. From what […]

Deshaun Watson is the future of the quarterback position for the Houston Texans. But, as the team learned the hard way last season, you have to have a backup. With Tom Savage moving on, they had to look elsewhere for a No. 2. They settled on a familiar face—Brandon Weeden. Texans will be signing Brandon […]

Since tearing his ACL back in November, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been on a steady path of recovery. This continues to evoke optimism from the organization about his availability for the 2018 season. The Texans have their eyes on him possibly being ready to take the field by the season opener if he stays on […]

The Houston Texans are in a position to take a giant leap forward next season. Bill O’Brien’s squad was able to upgrade in different areas during this NFL offseason while also seeing their up-and-coming quarterback Deshaun Watson work back from his knee injury. Before going down with a torn ACL in practice last season, Watson […]