DeMeco Ryans News

The former Virginia Tech standout was trying to learn the Texans' playbook and keep up with starters DeMeco Ryans and Zac Diles .

The Texans finished 2008 by tying a franchise-best 8-8 record and going 5-1 over the final six weeks of the season.

This is the ninth in a series of team-by-team breakdowns that will run on SportingNews.com before the start of training camp.

Auburn native and Troy Trojan DeMarcus Ware is an All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys.

Houston Texans linebacker Xavier Adibi has reportedly been packing on the pounds , in a good way, to boost his chances of winning a starting job at weakside linebacker.

In offseason work, flexible coaches adapt and adjust. That's what Gary Kubiak has done with the Texans.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak was the keynote speaker at the Houston Texans Day at the Touchdown Club.

The Houston Texans have something of a tradition of younger players drafted down in the order stepping up to make a big impact early in their careers.

Despite signing his $2.792 million tender, Texans tight end Owen Daniels did not show up for the team's mandatory minicamp Monday.

The Texans are hoping they've found a solution. Antonio Smith , the Arizona Cardinals defensive end who cashed in on a trip to the Super Bowl by landing a new deal in Houston, is expected to give the Texans another weapon to pressure the quarterback - a weapon other than Williams.

Mission accomplished: The Texans believe ex-Cardinal Antonio Smith is the answer to their problems at left defensive end.

Many sports fans around the country have started various traditions to observe NFL Draft Day.

When the Houston Texans unveiled their No. 1 draft pick on the first day of organized team activities, eyes were definitely on the top prize... Linebacker Offers 'Cush'-y feel to Houston Texans defense by Jim McCurdy Sports When the Houston Texans unveiled their No.

When the Texans begin their organized team activities on Monday, we'll get our first look at the defense under new coordinator Frank Bush.

Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans teamed up with Dairy MAX for the Fuel Up to Play Program to promote healthy eating at Pin Oak Middle School in Bellaire.

News that may make the earth spin wildly off its axis and cast itself into the fiery depths of the sun in an explosion of massive proportions... Drum roll.

I wish I had the answer to the question posed in the title of this post. So, just to let you know, I don't. I'm just trying to sort it out.

Caldwell lined up at every offensive line position but left tackle in four seasons as a starter at Alabama, allowing only one quarterback sack during his final 23 games.

Want proof that the Houston Texans could be a real sleeper team in 2009? Most wanted the Texans to draft hometown favorite Vince Young or Reggie Bush over Mario Williams .

I would like to commend the HoustonTexans.com staff for giving fans the best coverage of the draft that they ever had.