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October 4, 2014
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.
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 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.
Texans Owner Bob McNair Recalculates His Apology for 'Inmates' Remark
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair defends his hardline stance on anthem protests but says he's not fully understood.
Whitney Mercilus Contract Extension Reportedly Priority for Texans Before Season
The Houston Texans reportedly want to keep defensive end Whitney Mercilus around in the future. According to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, Houston "has made it a priority to extend" Mercilus' contract prior to next season...
Report: Jadeveon Clowney, Texans Expected to Agree to New Contract Before Camp
The Houston Texans and edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney are "close" to finalizing a contract extension worth between $18 million and $18.5 million annually over five years, according to Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz ...
Texans owner McNair recants apology for 'inmates' remark
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair believes he shouldn't have had to apologize for his "we can't have the inmates running the prison" comment at a league meeting with fellow owners and NFL executives. "The main thing I regret is apologizing," McNair told the Wall Street Journal
Bob McNair: I Regret Apologizing for 'Inmates' Comment After NFL Protests
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said Thursday that he regrets apologizing for warning against "inmates running the prison" following the protests during the national anthem last year...
Bob McNair: I Regret Apologizing for 'Inmates' Comment After NFL Protests
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said Thursday that he regrets apologizing for warning against "inmates running the prison" following the protests during the national anthem last year...
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Tyrann Mathieu Talks Joining Texans, Leaving Cardinals in Players' Tribune
Tyrann Mathieu said he was "hurt" by the Arizona Cardinals ' decision to release him in March, but he explained how deciding to join the Houston Texans in free agency completed a "full-circle experience...
Tyrann Mathieu Talks Joining Texans, Leaving Cardinals in Players' Tribune
Tyrann Mathieu said he was "hurt" by the Arizona Cardinals ' decision to release him in March, but he explained how deciding to join the Houston Texans in free agency completed a "full-circle experience...
2018 NFL Free Agency News: Houston Texans Sign Joe Webb
Deshaun Watson, Brandon Weeden, and now Joe Webb.
What other NFL teams are saying about Texans' free agency haul
Houston may have struck it rich on defense, but the offensive line is still priority number one.
O'Brien: Deshaun Watson has injury-avoiding instincts
Deshaun Watson's incredible rookie season was cut short by a torn ACL. Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien isn't too concerned about the long-term health of his standout quarterback.
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Report: Texans, Clowney 'making progress' on extension
The Houston Texans and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are
Jadeveon Clowney, Texans Reportedly Making Progress on 'Mega' Contract Extension
The Houston Texans and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are reportedly making "a lot of progress" toward an agreement on a new contract...
Jadeveon Clowney, Texans Reportedly Making Progress on 'Mega' Contract Extension
The Houston Texans and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are reportedly making "a lot of progress" toward an agreement on a new contract...
Report: Texans, Jadeveon Clowney making progress toward an extension
Texans pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, with a salary this season of $12.3 million. But even that salary may be dwarfed by what Clowney will make soon. Clowney and the Texans are making a lot of progress on negotiations for what's described as "a mega-extension
Texans installing new offense for QB Deshaun Watson
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien revealed at the Annual League Meeting that his team is installing an entirely different offense this offseason.
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Bill O'Brien looks for middle ground on national anthem protests
On the uncomfortable question of player protests during the national anthem, Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien finds himself stuck between the comments of owner Bob McNair and many of his pla...
Texans O'Brien: QB Watson 'ahead of schedule' in rehab
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson's recovery from his season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear a year ago is "ahead of schedule," coach Bill O'Brien said Tuesday from league meetings in Orlando, Fla.. "Deshaun's ahead of schedule, but there's still a lot of
Houston Texans reach deal with former Browns, Titans QB Brandon Weeden
The Houston Texans have reached agreement on a contract with quarterback Brandon Weeden, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.
Deshaun Watson's Knee Injury Rehab Ahead of Schedule, Could Throw at OTAs
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said Tuesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL ...
Texans owner makes it clear the NFL's player protest issue still isn't settled
A Seahawks fan holds a sign referencing a comment made by Houston Texans owner Bob McNair before the game between the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017. ORLANDO — Fresh off his deposition earlier this month in quarterback Colin Kaepernick's collusion complaint
Texans Owner Bob McNair: I'm Sure Jerry Richardson Didn't Mean to Offend Anybody
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair defended Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson amid the league's investigation into Richardson and workplace misconduct.
