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October 4, 2014
Deshaun Watson Expects to Be Ready for Texans Training Camp After Knee Injury
When the Houston Texans open training camp next week, quarterback Deshaun Watson expects to be ready for action, less than nine months after suffering a season-ending knee injury...
ESPN NFL Insiders vote Texans Deshaun Watson to best lineup under 25
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson takes the snaps for ESPN NFL Insiders' list of best players under 25 years old.
Cecil Shorts says Texans' DeAndre Hopkins always favored Deshaun Watson
Cecil Shorts spent the 2015 with the Houston Texans, and DeAndre Hopkins spent the year talking up Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Scouting Texans' 2018 opponents: Broncos
Coming off a 5-11 season, the Broncos are retooling with veteran quarterback and former University of Houston standout Case Keenum.
Texans release G Allen with injury settlement
The Houston Texans released guard Jeff Allen from the reserve/physically unable to perform list with an injury settlement, the team announced Friday. Allen joined Houston in March of 2016 on a four-year, $28 million deal with $12 million guaranteed, earning $15.1 million over the last two years. With
Houston Texans release guard Jeff Allen from PUP list
Veteran offensive lineman Jeff Allen's Texans career is over after just two years in Houston. The Texans released Allen from the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
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Thompson's Topics: Is Texans Jadeveon Clowney the NFL's Carlos Correa?
People seem to compare the most bizarre topics. Arguing sports in Houston is hard as the Texans, Rockets, and Astros keep finding success.
J.J. Watt donates $10K to help the family of firefighter killed in explosion
The Texans star, who raised more than $37 million in hurricane relief funds last year, is back at it
J.J. Watt Donates $10K to Help Fallen Firefighter's Family
MADISON, Wis. — Houston Texans defensive end J. J. Watt has donated $10,000 to help the family of a Wisconsin firefighter killed in an explosion.
J.J. Watt Donates $10K to Family of Firefighter Cory Barr Killed in Explosion
Houston Texans superstar J.J. Watt donated $10,000 to help the family of Cory Barr, a Wisconsin fire captain from the Sun Prairie Fire Department who was killed Tuesday after a natural gas leak led to an explosion...
Watt donates $10K to family of fallen firefighter
Texans DE J.J. Watt has donated $10,000 to help the family of Wisconsin firefighter Cory Barr, who was killed Tuesday in a natural gas explosion.
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J.J. Watt donates $10K to help fallen firefighter's family
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has donated $10,000 to help the family of a Wisconsin firefighter killed in an explosion.
Is Andre Johnson's assessment of Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins as the NFL's best WR right?
NFL Network's Reggie Wayne and Shau O'Hara discuss if Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is the best in the NFL.
Former Texan Andre Johnson thinks DeAndre Hopkins is 'best in the game'
Hopkins has had a tremendous career so far, making the Pro Bowl twice and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns last season.
Tyrann Mathieu Selling $1.4 Million Arizona Mansion After March Release
Houston Texans defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is selling his Arizona mansion following his release from the Arizona Cardinals in March. According to TMZ Sports , Honey Badger put his 5,700-square-foot home on the market for $1...
Texans' DeAndre Hopkins thinks it would help if NFL looked into CBD
Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins thinks the NFL should look to amend its list of legal substances to include CBD.
DeAndre Hopkins on NFL Allowing CBD Medication: 'I Only Think It Would Help'
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has said he is in favor of the NFL unbanning the use of cannabidiol for pain purposes. "I only think it would help if they do...
ESPN has Texans DeAndre Hopkins at top of 'Clear No. 1s' receiver list
ESPN rated the No. 1 receivers for every NFL team, bracketed them into four groups, and put Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins at the top. The four groups were "Clear No. 1s," "Not-q...
Arian Foster can relate to Texans DE J.J. Watt battling injuries
Former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster appreciates the grind defensive end J.J. Watt is undertaking to restore good performance.
How the Houston Texans can unseat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South
Dave Dameshek and David Carr dive into the Houston Texans schedule and debate if QB Deshaun Watson can bounce back to lead his team from worst to first in the AFC South in 2018.
Texans QB Deshaun Watson had the most passes under pressure in 2017
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson only played seven games last season, but nearly half his passes were under duress.
DeAndre Hopkins: Trump is 'closed-minded' on anthem issue
Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins took issue with the president on the protest matter.
DeAndre Hopkins: Trump too "closed-minded" to listen to players
At least one player thinks President Donald Trump's offer to listen to NFL players for advice on pardons wasn't a sincere one. Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins told TMZ that he didn...
DeAndre Hopkins: Donald Trump Too 'Closed-Minded' to Understand Anthem Protests
Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins believes President Donald Trump doesn't understand the complexities of the protest movement that grew throughout the NFL ...
How The Houston Texans Fare in the AFC South Comparison Trap
Nothing builds self-esteem like comparing yourself to others
DeAndre Hopkins Works Out with 50-plus Athletes After Social Media Invitation
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins took a creative approach to giving back to his community recently...
Texans moving veteran CB Kareem Jackson to safety
After starting more than 100 games over eight seasons at cornerback, Kareem Jackson is transitioning to a new position in the Houston Texans' secondary.
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Former Houston Texans cheerleader sues team over claims she was body-shamed for being 'skinny fat'
A former Houston Texans cheerleader is suing the team after she claims she was fat-shamed and forced to wear duct tape to appear slimmer. During a press conference with her attorney Gloria Allred, Angelina Rosa said that the Houston Texans cheerleading staff and alumni forcibly duct-taped parts of her
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
