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October 4, 2014
Former Texans LB Connor Barwin hopes for better concussion test in NFL
Former Houston Texans linebacker Connor Barwin believes there needs to be a new examination when NFL players get concussions.
Texans claim OT Johnson off waivers from Browns
A day after he was waived by the Cleveland Browns, offensive tackle Roderick Johnson was claimed by Houston, the Texans announced on Wednesday. A fifth-round pick out of Florida State in 2017, Johnson didn't see the field in the regular season with Cleveland, spending his entire rookie campaign
Bill O'Brien believes Texans 'in a good place'
After injuries limited the Houston Texans to just four wins last season, head coach Bill O'Brien feels good about the state of the organization going forward.
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Bill O'Brien, Texans are in a "good place"
It doesn't seem that long ago that everyone wondered whether Bill O'Brien would coach the Texans in 2018. Now, he has a new contract, with a raise, and a new General Manager — Brian Gaine — who is a close friend. "I love working here," O'Brien told John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. "I like [more
Coaching staff, management changes make AFC South a juggernaut
In Whitney Mercilus' early years, the AFC South used to be an inept division where the Houston Texans could count on sure wins.
Ali Award finalists: Baldwin, Cena, Durant, Watt
The Seahawks' Doug Baldwin, WWE's John Cena, Warriors' Kevin Durant and Texans' J.J. Watt are the finalists for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, which will be announced July 17.
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Report: Jadeveon Clowney Unlikely to Get Texans Contract Extension Before Season
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is set to be a free agent after the 2018 season. Despite that ticking clock, a contract extension may not be arriving anytime soon for the two-time Pro Bowler...
Fantasy Football Booms/Busts 2018: The Houston Texans
Deshaun Watson is undeniably one of the most polarizing figures in fantasy football. What side of the fence do Brad Evans and Liz Loza stand? Read their hot Texans takes.
Redskins schedule preview: Week 11 vs. Texans
Redskins schedule preview: The Texans were 4-12 last year but they had to deal with injuries to QB Deshaun Watson and DE J.J. Watt. They should be better when they play the Redskins in Week 11. 
Benardrick McKinney, Texans Reportedly Agree to 5-Year, $50M Contract
With Brian Cushing gone, locking up linebacker Bernardrick McKinney was a top priority for the Houston Texans this offseason. A deal has reportedly been struck...
Texans' Deshaun Watson 'light years' ahead of rookie season
Expectations have soared for Houston's dynamic QB after an offseason spent making sure the mental side of his game catches up to his exciting tools.
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Deshaun Watson: 'I'm Right Where I Need to Be' in Recovery from Knee Injury
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday that he is on schedule with his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last season...
2018 NFL Over-Under Win Totals: If Watson and Watt are healthy, Houston is a scary team
The Texans need their stars to be healthy and they can do some serious damage in 2018
Texans' Deshaun Watson working his way back from ACL injury
HOUSTON (AP) During the Texans' nine-week offseason program, Deshaun Watson had a set of goals in mind.
Garoppolo focuses on 49ers' red-zone efficiency
SANTA CLARA – In quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's first three starts last season, the 49ers' won games in spite of a lousy red-zone offense. The 49ers were 0-for-5 in converting possessions inside the Chicago Bears' 20-yards line into touchdowns. They were 2-for-4 against the Houston Texans
Texans rookie OT Rankin recovering from foot surgery
After sustaining a foot injury at rookie minicamp last name, Houston Texans rookie offensive tackle Martinas Rankin is recovering from surgery and is expected to return by the start of the regular season.
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Texans looking at all options in attempt to replace Andre Hal
The Texans will begin formulating a plan to replace safety Andre Hal this week. Houston expected to have one of the top safety tandems in the NFL after signing Tyrann Mathieu to start opposite Hal this season. But Hal, who started all 16 games at free safety last season, recently was diagnosed with Hodgkin
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Ranking the Fantasy Assets for the Houston Texans
The Houston Texans season, and Fantasy value, all comes down to health.
The Best-Paid NFL Players - Besides Quarterback
You don't have to be a star quarterback to pull down the big bucks in the NFL. Some of the league's best paid players are defensive specialists like the Broncos' Von Miller and the Texans' J.J. Watt.
Texans' Hal diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
"I will not let this diagnosis stop me from fulfilling my dreams and I do not want anyone to feel sorry for me," Texans' safety Andre Hal said following the news he has Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Texans starting safety diagnosed with cancer, looking at treatment options
Andre Hal will be fighting a big battle off the field this year
Texans safety Andre Hal diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
HOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and insists he ''will beat it.''
Texans Safety Andre Hal Diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Houston Texans safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. "My faith in God and the support from my family, friends, teammates and coaches will see me through ...
Texans safety Andre Hal announces he has Hodgkin lymphoma
The 26-year-old started all 16 games for Houston last year.
Texans' Andre Hal diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
Houston Texans safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, the team announced Friday. "I know how to beat this and I will beat this," Hal says.
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Houston Man Has Stood Outside Texans Stadium for 2 Weeks Asking for Tryout
If at first you don't succeed, try again. If at second you don't succeed, wait outside and scream at them until you get another chance...
Report: J.J. Watt, Deshaun Watson to Be Ready for Training Camp After Injuries
The Houston Texans are expected to open training camp next month with quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive end J.J. Watt on the field...
Former Houston Texans cheerleaders call on NFL for fairer wages
Four former cheerleaders for the Houston Texans called on the National Football League for fairer pay and work conditions in a letter they delivered on Monday to the league's commissioner, Roger Goodell. The letter came three days after the cheerleaders sued the Houston Texans in federal court,
Former Houston Texans Cheerleaders Suing Over Harassment, Low Pay
Former Houston Texans Cheerleaders Suing Over Harassment, Low Pay
5 Former Cheerleaders Are Suing the Houston Texans for Alleged Harassment and Unfair Pay
'We were harassed, we were bullied and we were body-shamed for $7.25 an hour'
Five More Former NFL Cheerleaders Are Suing the Houston Texans
The suit comes on the heels of a string of other grievances aired by former cheerleaders against the storied sports institution.
Ex-Texans Cheerleaders Sue Team over Sex Discrimination, Unsafe Conditions, More
Five former Houston Texans cheerleaders filed a federal lawsuit Friday alleging they failed to receive proper compensation and were mistreated by the team during their terms of employment...
Ex-cheerleaders sue Texans, allege intimidation, low pay
HOUSTON (AP) Five former Houston Texans cheerleaders are suing the NFL franchise, alleging the team failed to fully compensate them as required by law and subjected them to hostile work environment in which they were harassed, intimidated and forced to live in fear.
Lamar Miller Says Adrian Peterson's Experience Would Help Texans
On Thursday, running back Lamar Miller supported the idea of the Houston Texans signing veteran Adrian Peterson ...
Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins Ready to Become Best QB-WR Duo in NFL Today
Travel back in time with us a bit, for it's there the future emerged. It was October of last year, and Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins spent much of the afternoon lighting a historic Seahawks defense on fire...
Lamar Miller: Adrian Peterson would help out Texans
Veteran running back Adrian Peterson remains a free agent. Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller lobbied for his squad to sign the seven-time Pro Bowl selection on 'NFL Up to the Minute'.
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Another Eagles player criticizes Patriot Way, 'almost retired' under Belichick protégé
Brandon Brooks is not a fan of Bill O'Brien, the former Patriots offensive coordinator who now coaches the Texans
Are Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins the most watchable duo QB-WR in the NFL?
The "Good Morning Football" crew debates if Texans QB Deshaun Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins are the most watchable QB-WR duo in the NFL.
DeAndre Hopkins: I can be the best WR in the NFL, Deshaun Watson can be the best QB
During the games when Deshaun Watson was their starting quarterback last season, the Texans were the highest-scoring team in the NFL. So it's no surprise that Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins thinks he and Watson can be the best pair in the NFL this year. Hopkins said at Houston's Organized Team
J.J. Watt Jokingly Prescribes Christian Covington Stiff Drinks for Weirdness
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt recently received an honorary degree from the Baylor College of Medicine, and he is wasting no time in putting his degree to use. On Wednesday, Dr...
Doctor who? Texans' Watt honored with degree
After J.J. Watt received an honorary doctorate from the Baylor College of Medicine, the Texans star jokingly prescribed coach Bill O'Brien "chill pills" and teammate Christian Covington a cure for "weirdness."
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Brandon Brooks Rips Time with Bill O'Brien, Texans: 'S--t Was Miserable'
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Brandon Brooks said Tuesday that he was "miserable" and nearly retired after he played for Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien, who adopted The Patriot Way following his time working for Bill Belichick...
Texans not worried by Clowney missing OTAs
Texans coach Bill O'Brien said that while he doesn't expect Jadeveon Clowney back on the field before the end of OTAs in mid-June, he sees training camp as a target for the outside linebacker's return.
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Can the Jaguars really repeat last season's success?
No really, can they? Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who set the league on fire, will return from his ACL injury, as well as their top edge rusher J.J Watt. Andrew Luck, whether you lov...
JJ Watt Receives Honorary Degree from Baylor College of Medicine
Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt has been keeping busy in the offseason. As he shared on his Twitter page, the four-time Pro Bowler received an honorary degree Tuesday from ...
Top 100, Nos. 41-50: Deshaun Watson makes his mark
Deshaun Watson has played less than half a season in the NFL, but that hasn't stopped the young Houston Texans quarterback from making an impact among his peers.
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PHOTOS: Deshaun Watson back on the field at Houston Texans OTAs
PHOTOS: Deshaun Watson back on the field at Houston Texans OTAs
Ex-Michigan State WR sues school after expulsion for alleged sexual misconduct
Keith Mumphrey was expelled from the school and banned through 2018. After news of his explusion broke in 2017 he was cut by the Houston Texans.
Former Texans cheerleaders file lawsuit alleging harassment and physical assault
On Wednesday, the Washington Post reported that three former Houston Texans cheerleaders filed a class-action lawsuit against the team and Alto Gary, the team's director of cheerleading.
Ex-Texans Cheerleader Sues Team; Allegations Involve Pay, Body-Shaming, More
A former Houston Texans cheerleader is suing both the team and the manager of the cheerleading squad, citing a failure " to provide minimum wage and overtime pay and accusing the ...
