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October 4, 2014
Patriots owner Robert Kraft slammed Trump's attacks on NFL kneeling as 'divisive' and 'horrible'
Audio of an October 2017 meeting between NFL owners, executives, and player leaders obtained by The New York Times reveals the conflict the league's management faced as President Trump ramped up his criticism of the national anthem protests last fall. "The problem we have is, we have a president who will use that as fodder to do his mission that I don't feel is in the best interests of America,...
Bob McNair Urged Players to End Anthem Protest During Colin Kaepernick Meeting
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair urged NFL players to stop kneeling during the national anthem during a summit meeting last year...
Bob McNair to Players on Protests: 'You Fellas Need to Ask Your Compadres' to Stop Kneeling'
During a confidential NFL meeting between NFL owners and current and former players, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair tried to persuade players to tell their colleagues to stop kneeling during the national anthem, reports the New York Times.
Texans GM Gaine navigates draft minus picks in 1st 2 rounds
HOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans general manager Brian Gaine has quite a challenge as he prepares for his first draft with the team.
Houston Texans Draft Capsule: Texans looking to add to offensive line
Houston Texans draft capsule
2018 NFL mock draft: Intrigue high at the top
Not since 2006 -- when the Houston Texans signed Mario Williams on draft day eve despite widespread belief they would take Reggie Bush -- has the team picking first truly shocked us during draft week. Seven of the last 11 top overall picks have been quarterbacks, and each was a clear favorite or virtual
Houston Texans Mock Draft: Time to find tackle help, predictions for every pick
The Texans face quite a wait before making their first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
Report: Texans' Foreman potential PUP candidate
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman is not expected to be ready for the start of training in camp.
2018 Houston Texans Schedule Has Some 'Experts' Optimistic
One year after missing the playoffs and a losing record, it would appear these so-called 'experts' would be better. Can the Texans do it?
Jadeveon Clowney Contract Rumors: Texans 'Optimistic' to Sign DE
Houston Texans general manager Brian Gaine said Friday he's hopeful the team can re-sign defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a long-term contract extension before the 2018 NFL season...
Texans "optimistic" about signing Jadeveon Clowney to extension
There was a report in late March that the Texans and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney were making progress on talks about a contract extension, but they haven't reached the finish line yet. General Manager Brian Gaine was asked about the status of those discussions during a Friday press conference. "I won
Texans 'optimistic' on new deal for Clowney
Texans general manager Brian Gaine said Friday he is optimistic the team will sign Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to a long-term contract before the start of the season.
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Texans GM 'optimistic' about new Clowney contract
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is set to play the 2018 season under a fifth-year option. Texans GM Brian Gaine said recently he's optimistic that both parties will ink a new contract.
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Predicting every game on the Patriots' 2018 regular season schedule
Here's an early look at how the New England Patriots' 2018 regular season could pan out with the draft approaching. Week 1: vs Houston Texans The Patriots will be dealing with a new lef...
Texans-Jets, Browns-Broncos only scheduled Saturday games, two more to flex during season
The NFL has just two games currently scheduled for Saturdays this December but a new addition to league flex scheduling procedures will add two more later int he year. The Houston Texans will travel to face the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos will host the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 15. Both contests
2018 Houston Texans Schedule: Full Listing of Dates, Times and TV Info
The Houston Texans are coming off a disappointing 4-12 campaign that ended a modest streak of two straight playoff appearances. Injuries played a key role in the drop off after back-to-back AFC South titles...
Houston Texans 2018 full game schedule released
The Houston Texans 2018 regular season schedule features four primetime games, including three at home, and is highlighted by a Texas showdown with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5.
Breaking down the Browns' 2018 schedule: Rematches vs. Jets, Texans
Cleveland gets another crack at Houston, New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals sign CB Marcus Williams to one-year deal
The Arizona Cardinals signed former New York Jets and Houston Texans cornerback Marcus Williams to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
Move the Sticks: AFC South perfect pairings
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks team up to draft the perfect players for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars for their first two picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.
It's time for the NFL to say goodbye to Texans owner Bob McNair
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has failed to realize that what he continues to say is rubbing the majority of his organization the wrong way.
Reports: Patriots open with Texans at Gillette
The Patriots will open the regular season by hosting the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium, according to multiple reports.
Kevin Durant, JJ Watt, Roger Federer Named to Time's 100 Most Influential People
Several athletes—including Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant , Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and tennis star Roger Federer —were named to Time 's 2018 list of the world's 100 most influential people Thursday...
Time 100 includes J.J. Watt, Ann McKee
The annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world includes two who have direct — but very different — ties to the NFL. Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has qualified, but not for anything he did on the field last year. Instead, Watt's seat-of-the-pants decision to raise money for victims
DeAndre Hopkins: Watson and I can be 'best duo' in NFL
Deshaun Watson has barely played one season with the Texans, but DeAndre Hopkins is already convinced that their quarterback-wide receiver duo will be the best in the league next season.
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J.J. Watt tweets a tribute to Barbara Bush, says he's 'forever thankful' for her friendship
The Houston Texans star is but one of countless big names to salute the former first lady
Deshaun Watson Won't Change His Game When He Returns from Knee Injury
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson said he'll be "more forceful and with a stronger and more intense attitude" when he returns from a torn ACL this upcoming season. On Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN...
Texans' DeAndre Hopkins says he and Deshaun Watson can be 'best duo in the NFL'
DeAndre Hopkins and Deshaun Watson were on a record-breaking pace for seven games last season. Now the Texans' duo knows "the sky's the limit."
J.J. Watt Pays Tribute to Former 1st Lady Barbara Bush After Her Death at Age 92
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt took to Twitter to pay tribute to former first lady Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday at 92. Watt and Bush connected through their work in the Houston community and surrounding areas...
Whitney Mercilus good to go as Texans start offseason program
Whitney Mercilus played only five games before a torn pectoral muscle ended his season. Six months later, Mercilus was one of the happiest Texans on the field for the start of the offseason program. The pass rusher said he received medical clearance a month ago. "Despite the pec, as far as having a year
DeAndre Hopkins on Bob McNair's 'Inmates' Comment: 'Bob Is a Great Guy'
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said Tuesday he missed an October practice because of personal issues, not the " inmates running the prison " comment by team owner Bob McNair...
2018 NFL Draft: Would You Trade Whitney Mercilus And A 2019 First-Round Pick For A 2018 First-Round Pick?
Bill Barnwell threw the idea out there. Now Texans fans discuss the merits of a hypothetical deal.
Ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Follows DeAndre Hopkins, Texans Players on Instagram
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant recently followed a number of Houston Texans players, including DeAndre Hopkins and J.J...
Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Wants to Make a Comeback 21 Years and Four Kids Later
A mother of four is looking to pick up her pom-poms and make a return to cheerleading after 21 years away from the NFL, setting a new record. Melanie Way, 42, was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, but will audition for a place in the Houston Texans' franchise on Saturday (April 14).
Texans release right tackle Derek Newton
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans released right tackle Derek Newton on Thursday.
Texans release veteran offensive tackle Derek Newton
The Texans released veteran OT Derek Newton, capping an injury-plagued final two seasons in Houston. Newton has been working to make a comeback since rupturing his patellar tendon midway through the 2016 season.
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Reports: Texans tell OT Newton he'll be cut
Derek Newton has been told by the Texans that he will be released, according to multiple reports. The right tackle has reportedly filed a grievance over a $500,000 bonus the team says it will not pay.
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Andre Johnson considered skipping Texans Ring of Honor ceremony over McNair comments
Johnson was angry that the Texans' owner seemingly referred to NFL players as "inmates"
Andre Johnson Almost Skipped Texans Ceremony over Bob McNair Comments
Andre Johnson said he almost skipped his Houston Texans Ring of Honor ceremony in November because of team owner Bob McNair's " inmates running the prison " comment while discussing players' protesting racial inequality during the national anthem...
Andre Johnson almost pulled out of Texans' Ring of Honor ceremony over McNair comments
Last season, the Houston Texans made former wide receiver Andre Johnson the first member of the franchise's Ring of Honor. But Johnson nearly pulled out of the ceremony because of his displeasure with Texans owner Bob McNair. Johnson said this week that he was so upset by McNair referring to the NFL'
2018 NFL Mock Draft: Todd McShay's Latest Three-Round Mock Draft
ESPN's latest mock draft has three prospective third-round picks for the Houston Texans.
Patrick Peterson: Tyrann Mathieu to have 'big year'
Tyrann Mathieu no longer plays for the Arizona Cardinals, but former teammate Patrick Peterson is confident Mathieu will have "a really big year" with the Houston Texans.
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Turns out there's one sport J.J. Watt just can't watch
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is an All-Pro and force to be reckoned with every time he takes the field. Watt is already a certified Hall of Famer whenever he decides to hang it up. With P...
Owen Daniels Confirms Bob McNair Was Disappointed with Barack Obama's Election
Former Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels confirmed an account by Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown—who spent a decade with the Texans starting in 2008—that ...
Owen Daniels Confirms Bob McNair Was Disappointed with Barack Obama's Election
Former Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels confirmed an account by Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown—who spent a decade with the Texans starting in 2008—that ...
Owen Daniels confirms Duane Brown's account of Bob McNair's comments about Barack Obama
When former Texans tackle Duane Brown said last year that owner Bob McNair expressed dismay and disappointment to the team after the election of Barack Obama in 2008, the Texans and McNair did not dispute the claim. Nearly six months later, McNair has taken issue with Brown's remarks, essentially claiming
Arian Foster invites Texans owner Bob McNair onto his podcast for a 'civil discourse'
The odds that McNair accepts, however, are next to zero
Cris Carter reacts to Houston Texans owner Bob McNair's disingenuous apology on 'inmates' remark (VIDEO)
In his discussion with Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carer reacts to Houston Texans owner Bob McNair saying that the main thing he regrets about his 'inmates' remark is apologizing, noting that all players and fans should know that this is a man who will never change his mindset.
