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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 […]

In his first season in the NFL, Houston Texans, quarterback Deshaun Watson took the league by storm with his stellar play on the field. He quickly emerged as a rising star at the position with plenty of potential to be a huge factor with his arm for the next decade. A major part of that […]

The Houston Texans reportedly worked out quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week. They did so despite the fact that Jackson could very well be off the board by the time the Texans finally make their first pick, which is all the way down in 68th. That will be especially true if other teams share Texans […]

The Houston Texans made a major splash this past week upgrading their secondary with the addition of former Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu on a one-year deal shortly after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals. Since the move, Mathieu has been quite vocal about his excitement about this next chapter of his career. Among […]

The Houston Texans already have their franchise quarterback in Deshaun Watson. Prior to going down with a torn ACL last season, Watson lived up to the hype in the seven games he played during his rookie year. With the starting spot all locked up, the Texans are now looking at the possibility of picking up […]

When free agents like Tyrann Mathieu switch teams, they leave teammates behind, but they also leave something else, opponents. Some they may miss because they were easy to beat. Others they will not miss because they were so tough. For Mathieu, there is one guy he is glad he will not have to face twice […]

The Arizona Cardinals made headlines when they decided to part ways with safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut. Needless to say, it did not take long for the Houston Texans to close in on a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the talent defensive back for the 2018 season. Mathieu has acknowledged […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the surprising decision to release safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut for the 2018 NFL season. Needless to say, it did not take long for him to get scooped up by another star-studded team in the Houston Texans on a one-year, $7 million deal. Mathieu had plenty […]

Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a deal with the Houston Texans. It’s only a one-year deal for the talented defensive player, but adds a lot to Houston’s secondary. The signing was actually inferred to be done on the mean streets of Twitter by JJ Watt, who opted to use his emoji game to announce […]

Through the first few days of the free agency period, the Houston Texans have worked toward acquiring a couple of key free agents on the open market. The team still possesses a plethora of salary cap space to make additions to the roster There yet to be any signing of note on the offensive side of […]

Former Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson has entered the free agency market for the second straight year after the Arizona Cardinals decided to part ways with him. This has put him out there to decide where he wants to make his next stop in his illustrious NFL career. In the last few days, he […]

Recently released by the Arizona Cardinals, dynamic safety Tyrann Mathieu is reportedly drawing interest from the Houston Texans. A third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by Arizona, Mathieu made the Pro Bowl in 2015 and just finished his first year in which he played in every game during the regular season. He’s essentially still getting […]

Cornerback Aaron Colvin has hit pay dirt. The Houston Texans, on the other hand, has found a great addition to their secondary. According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Colvin and the Texans have agreed to a lucrative four-year deal. Numbers on new Texans CB Aaron Colvin: Four years, $34 million with $18 million […]

Recently cut by the Arizona Cardinals, running back Adrian Peterson openly admits that the Houston Texans is a franchise he would love to play for. Peterson told TMZ that his “dream scenario” was to sign with the Texans. “Obviously, being back home would be awesome,” Peterson said. “Houston has always been a team I’ve thought about. […]

The Houston Texans have some notable ties to the New England Patriots. Head coach Bill O’Brien and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel are both notable members of the Bill Belichick coaching tree, as is previous DC Mike Vrabel. Former Patriots stalwart Vince Wilfork also played a couple of seasons at Houston after leaving the Pats. That […]

The Houston Texans have been riding the strength of their defense led by J.J. Watt over the last half-decade, but last season, he was lost early to injury. Fortunately, rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson emerged—until he was also lost to a season-ending injury. Fans will be glad to know that both appear to be well on […]

Following days of speculation, the Seattle Seahawks finally pulled the trigger on parting ways with All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman after seven seasons with the team. This has immediately placed him at the top of the list as one of the most intriguing secondary talents available ahead of the free agency period. There will be several […]

Before the new league year begins on March 14th, the Los Angeles Rams will cut wide receiver/gadget running back Tavon Austin. Austin sparsely saw the field in 2017, and with $8 million due his way for 2018, it’s all but assured that LA will let him go. Austin’s camp has anticipated that move, and they’re […]

The anthem protest had been one of the biggest storylines of the NFL season. One of the teams at the forefront for all the wrong reasons was the Houston Texans. Considering the current landscape of citizen relations with law enforcement, the protests do not seem to be ending anytime soon. However, according to Houston Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon, the Texans will approach […]

Dion Lewis, formerly of the New England Patriots and free-agent-to-be, is already receiving interest from many teams across the league. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, up to six or seven teams are already thinking about acquiring the services of one Mr. Lewis. The New York Jets, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis […]

Although most teams around the league are looking to bolster their rosters this offseason, the Houston Texans are just waiting for theirs to heal up for next year. Headling their injury-riddled 2017 NFL season was defensive end, J.J. Watt. Season-ending injuries have become a bit of a common occurrence for the Texans’ star in the […]

Despite coming off the first losing season under head coach Bill O’Brien, the Houston Texans are a team on the rise with what could be a franchise quarterback in Deshaun Watson leading the way. Injuries ruined any chance of the Texans competing last year with J.J. Watt and Watson going down with season-ending injuries, but […]

Through his first nine seasons in the league with the Houston Texans, linebacker Brian Cushing has been a key part of the defense. It appears that Cushing’ tenure in Houston has come to a close as he told John McClain of The Houston Chronicle that the team is planning on releasing him at some point […]

The Houston Texans suffered severe injuries to their biggest stars in the 2017 NFL season. Which is why they have been adamant about locking up current key players to long-term deals. The Texans announced their desire to make defensive end Jadeveon Clowney the highest-paid non-QB in the league. Unfortunately, linebacker Brian Cushing may become a casualty […]

Meet Dr. J.J. Watt, ladies and gents. The man whose name is so closely tied to the football bloody face will have to make room on the mantle for yet another incredible recognition. Watt is slated to receive an honorary degree, a doctorate, from Baylor College of Medine, via ESPN. His local relief efforts after […]

Former Houston Texans left tackle Duane Brown was a guest on the “Now What? with Arian Foster” podcast with his former teammate this week, and he gave some revealing details about his (mostly negative) experiences in Houston, according to an article written by Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle on Thursday. Brown, who was traded […]

After three concussions suffered during the 2017 NFL regular season alone, Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz may consider retirement or sit out for the 2018 season, according to an article published on Sunday by Joe Stevenson of the Northwest Herald. Following a breakout 2016 campaign in which he caught 54 passes for 559 yards […]

The Houston Texans have shifted much of the future of their franchise onto the shoulders of promising quarterback Deshaun Watson. With Watson currently recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered last November, general manager Brina Gaine is considering addressing their offensive line situation over the offseason, according to Sarah Barashop of ESPN. “When you […]

The Houston Texans are strapped with a significant amount of salary cap space for this upcoming offseason, meaning they should be heavily involved in free agency. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the Texans have already gotten that effort underway by setting up a visit with former Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson. Free […]

The Houston Texans are set to enter the offseason with more than $56 million in salary cap space that could put them into position as one of the more active teams in the open market. With that in mind, Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made a public pitch via social media to five-time Pro […]

Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has established himself as one of the premier edge rushers in the league. Now, it seems he could be paid as such this offseason. Although Clowney still has a year left on his rookie deal, the Texans may be looking to make him the highest-paid player outside of the quarterback […]

Since tearing his ACL last November, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been steadily progressing through his recovery. Watson took another major stride forward on Monday afternoon, running for the first time since he suffered the injury. Officially day 1 of the 2018 NFL season today.. and today is officially my first day back running! […]

Even before New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made the surprising decision to sit Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII, it was reported that the cornerback would likely leave the franchise in free agency this offseason. After getting benched on Sunday, it’s all but assured that Butler won’t return to New England, and Texans […]

First, the Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year. Now, the 2017 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year. Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt graciously accepted one of the NFL’s most illustrious and respected awards at NFL Honors on Saturday night. The Man of the Year Award is given to players who have shown excellence […]

The Houston Texans are probably busy doing what 29 other organizations have eyes on at the moment: attempting to figure out how to ensure February football in 2019. But on Friday, they had something of a more serious nature that warranted attention and a public response. A former employee by the name of Kristen Grimes has […]

Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt has spent the last few months recovering from a broken leg that he suffered this past season. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Watt has once again voiced optimism about the progress he has made up to this point in his rehab. “I feel very good,” […]

In his first season in the league with the Houston Texans, quarterback Deshaun Watson quickly proved to be one of the promising young talents at his position. Watson has also quickly adopted an affixed mindset with his eyes set on putting together a highly successful NFL career. During an interview on Good Morning Football on […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson burst onto the scene in 2017 as one of the most promising young players in the NFL. Unfortunately, his rookie campaign was cut short due to a season-ending ACL tear suffered during practice in November. However, Watson feels it may not have been the sole cause of the injury. During […]