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October 4, 2014
Report: WR Johnson Could Be Released
Houston Texans franchise cornerstone Andre Johnson reportedly may become a salary-cap casualty prior to the 2015 NFL season. Continue for updates. Report: Pay-Cut Refusal Could Lead to Johnson's Release Wednesday, Feb...
Texans OT in remission, hopes to play in '15
Texans offensive tackle David Quessenberry is in remission from non-Hodgkin T lymphoblastic lymphoma, having completed an aggressive series of chemotherapy treatments followed by radiation therapy.
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Texans' David Quessenberry, battling lymphoma, says he's in remission
Texans offensive lineman David Quessenberry, who announced last June he had lymphoma, said that things are improving greatly.
Texans' Quessenberry says cancer is in remission
Houston Texans offensive lineman David Quessenberry said Wednesday that his cancer is in remission after treatment. The 24-year-old was diagnosed with lymphoma last summer.
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Ryan Mallett: 'I'd like to be back' with Houston Texans
Set to become a free agent next month, quarterback Ryan Mallett told reporters on Wednesday that he would "like to be back" with the Houston Texans. Will it happen?
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Was O'Brien's First Year a Fluke or Sign of Star Coach?
Under the management of head coach Bill O'Brien , the Houston Texans went from 2-14 in 2013 to the doorstep of the playoffs at 9-7. Most of the discussion about Houston coming into 2014 centered on just how much regression to the mean was due ...
Top Free Agents Texans Must Sign
General manager Rick Smith and head coach Bill O'Brien of the Houston Texans may have had their eyes on the field of NFL combine prospects at Lucas Oil Stadium last week...
DeAndre Hopkins Undergoes Wrist Surgery
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is recovering from successful surgery he underwent after the season on his right wrist. Continue for updates. Hopkins Recovering from Wrist Surgery Sunday, Feb...
DeAndre Hopkins underwent postseason wrist surgery
DeAndre Hopkins revealed that he underwent wrist surgery after the season. Will the Houston Texans' leading receiver be healthy enough to participate in spring practices?
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McClain: Texans Should Re-Sign Mallett, Target Petty
The Houston Texans have a decision to make on what to do with the quarterback position. Will they re-sign Ryan Mallett? Could they look to draft a quarterback? Watch as Adam ...
Texans Should Consider Drafting Foster's Replacement
Listen to enough of the coaching interviews at the NFL combine, and you'll come away thinking that "consistency" is a panacea for everything. In Houston, there hasn't been much positive consistency to hold on to over the past couple of seasons...
Texans remain optimistic Clowney will reach potential
Jadeveon Clowney, the 2014 No.1 overall pick, appeared in four games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury. Will lingering injuries hinder the former standout from reaching his full potential as a Texan?
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Texans coach, GM shower Ryan Mallett with praise
Ryan Mallett is an impending free agent, but Houston Texans GM Rick Smith and coach Bill O'Brien have nothing but praise for the quarterback. Does that mean Mallett will be back with the team in 2015?
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Texans still hopeful 2014 top pick Jadeveon Clowney will succeed
INDIANAPOLIS - A year ago at the NFL scouting combine, Jadeveon Clowney was cementing his status as the No. 1 overall pick.
Kareem Jackson would 'love' to re-sign with Texans
Set to become a free agent next month,Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson would "love to be back" with coach Bill O'Brien and his Houston teammates in 2015. Will they re-sign him?
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Offseason Forecast: Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are close to becoming playoff contenders but lack a long-term starting quarterback. Is Ryan Mallett or Ryan Fitzpatrick the answer to the Texans' quarterback woes?
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Brian Cushing played part of 2014 with broken wrist
Brian Cushing played part of the 2014 season with a broken wrist, which he recently had surgery on. The Houston Texans linebacker said the rehab will take three months.
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Texans' Bill O'Brien expecting QB battle in 2015
How different would Houston's offseason be if they traded up just one spot in last year's NFL draft? Should the team re-sign Ryan Mallett, is he the Texans' best option to start in 2015?
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Mallett Should Remind Us of Matt Flynn
The Houston Texans punted a conditional seventh-round pick to the New England Patriots when they acquired quarterback Ryan Mallett on Aug. 31, 2014...
How Texans Can Realistically Bolster 2015 Offense
The Houston Texans have a talented team but need some help on offense, especially at the quarterback position...
5 Cuts That Could Create Cap Space for the Texans
The management and coaching staff of the Houston Texans typically keep a low profile during the early portion of the offseason. Some of their decisions make the news, such as the recent hiring of new offensive and defensive line coaches...
Were Texans Right to Ignore '14 QB Class?
Even the most conventional of conventional wisdom will tell you that the Houston Texans went 9-7 in spite of, rather than because of, their quarterback situation...
Should Texans Franchise Tag CB Kareem Jackson?
The Houston Texans face an interesting situation with cornerback Kareem Jackson, who is a 2015 free agent...
Texans' JJ Watt is unanimous top defensive player
PHOENIX (AP) -- J.J. Watt is a unanimous selection as The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player Of The Year for 2014.
J.J. Watt Wins DPOY Unanimously
J.J. Watt was not of this world in 2014. The Houston Texans defensive end wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks all year, and his incredible campaign was richly rewarded Saturday night...
J.J. Watt bought a cabin in 'middle of nowhere' to train
J.J. Watt's full offseason will be dedicated to improving (apparently he can still get better after an MVP-caliber season). To focus on his goals the Houston Texans' lineman bought himself an isolated cabin.
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Watt Takes Out Elmo, Box Jumps over Kimmel
Not even Elmo can stop defensive end J.J. Watt . During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! , the Houston Texans star offered to get the host a latte...
Durant, Watt join same insurance company
Wisconsin-based American Family Insurance is hoping to raise its profile among the big players in the insurance industry by signing Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and Houston Texans defensive end J.J Watt.
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Texans Shouldn't Count on Jadeveon Clowney in 2015
It's hard to remember now, but there was a time when Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney wasn't regarded as a potential failure...
Watt Doesn't Know How to Play Soft
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt had such a phenomenal year that he worked his way into the conversation for the NFL Most Valuable Player Award this season...
Watt Can Kick Field Goals, Too
Seriously, what can't J.J. Watt do on the football field? The Houston Texans star can do anything and everything on the defensive side of the football, and this season, he showed off his offensive talent too...
Texans hire Paul Pasqualoni as defensive line coach
The Texans lost a veteran assistant coach last week when defensive line coach Bill Kollar took a job with the Broncos. They'll replace him with another seasoned coach. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that Paul Pasqualoni will join Bill O'Brien's staff as Kollar's replacement. Pasqualoni coached the Bears defensive linemen in 2014 and...
Report: Texans D-line coach Bill Kollar to join Gary Kubiak in Denver
Denver head coach Gary Kubiak is adding a familiar face to his coaching staff. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Texans defensive line coach Bill Kollar will be joining the Broncos coaching staff in the same position. Houston allowed Kollar out of his contract to make the lateral move to Denver. "I'm excited...
Texans GM: Clowney Can't Put Weight on Knee Yet
While Jadeveon Clowney is yet to put weight on his right knee, Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith says the team's top overall selection has been "diligent" in his rehab from microfracture surgery...
Ravens hire Marc Trestman as offensive coordinator
Gary Kubiak lost his job as the Texans head coach in 2013, spent last year running the Ravens Offense and he'll kick off the 2015 season as the head coach of the Broncos. Kubiak was the second offensive coordinator in as many years to move to a head coaching job, following Jim Caldwell's lead, and...
Broncos hire Kubiak as coach
The NFL's Denver Broncos made it official Monday and named Gary Kubiak as their new head coach, one week after parting ways with John Fox. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Denver Post reported the two sides were negotiating a four-year contract. Kubiak was the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens this past season after spending eight years as Houston Texans head coach.
Texans promote Brian Gaine
Former Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson once wrote "pay me, Rick" on his cleats, a message to G.M. Rick Smith that got Robinson fined. Texans director of pro scouting Brian Gaine probably didn't write "promote me, Rick" on his necktie. Gaine didn't need to. Per multiple reports, and as first reported by our friends at 610...
J.J. Watt among player captains for Pro Bowl
The NFL has selected its four player captains for the Pro Bowl, the league said Thursday. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will help pick one Pro Bowl team, with Browns cornerback Joe Haden and Cowboys tailback DeMarco Murray assisting in the selection of the other all-star squad. The Pro...
Owen Daniels hopes to return to Ravens
The Ravens plucked tight end Owen Daniels off the discard pile after the Texans released him in the spring and the move turned out to be an important one for the team. Daniels stayed healthy and the team needed him after Dennis Pitta dislocated his hip for the second time to end his season and...
A Gary Kubiak hire could make things awkward with Peyton Manning
As the Broncos begin to look for a new head coach who will be accepting a job that comes with an annual Super-Bowl-or-bust mandate, one of the potential candidates is a guy who recently said he won't be a candidate for any job. Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, before becoming coach of the Texans in...
Fearsome 7-year-old football player captures J.J. Watt's heart
Few inspire fear quite like J.J. Watt, but the intimidating Houston Texans defensive end found his match.
4 things to know about Mike Maccagnan being named GM of the Jets
Maccagnan comes to New York from the Houston Texans, where he served as Director of College Scouting.
Jets Officially Hire Maccagnan as New GM
As expected, the New York Jets announced the hiring of Houston Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan as their next general manager Tuesday, as per NBC Sports ...
Jets hire Texans executive Mike Maccagnan as general manager - NBC Sports
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have their new general manager. Next up: a new coach. The Jets hired former Houston Texans executive Mike Maccagnan on Tuesday, replacing the fired John Idzik. Maccagnan was Houston's director of college scouting and the only GM candidate who received a second meeting...
Jets end GM search, hire Texans' Maccagnan
The New York Jets ended their 15-day search for a general manager on Tuesday, hiring Houston Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan -- a protégé of Jets consultant Charley Casserly.
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Gary Kubiak to remain with Ravens as offensive coordinator - NBC Sports
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Gary Kubiak has decided to remain offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens rather than seek a job elsewhere as a head coach. Kubiak coached the Houston Texans for eight years before joining the Ravens this season. Under his direction, the Ravens set a franchise record...
Report: Bears have interest in Gary Kubiak
Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is reportedly very much on the radar of a club with a head coaching vacancy. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bears are "prepared to make a major push" for Kubiak. The 53-year-old Kubiak was 63-66 as the Texans' head coach from 2006 through 2013, leading the franchise to its...
Texans part ways with offensive line coach Paul Dunn
The Texans will be looking for a new offensive line coach in the coming weeks. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the team fired current position coach Paul Dunn after one season with the team. McClain cites the vague desire to move in a different direction as the rationale behind making a change....
Watt Doesn't Approve of 'Bae' and 'Totes'
With the help of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, the world will soon be rid of overused, cringe-worthy slang words. On Wednesday, one Watt fan decided to use "Watt" and "bae" in the same tweet...
Bears interview G.M. candidates Brian Gaine, Lake Dawson
The Bears' search for a general manager is picking up this week. The team announced that they interviewed Texans director of pro personnel Brian Gaine and Titans vice president of player personnel Lake Dawson on Tuesday. They are the first announced interviews of the process for the Bears. Gaine spent 2014 with Houston after spending...
