Category: Houston Texans

Chicago Bears reportedly fill need at safety by agreeing to terms with Quintin Demps

The Bears have added a veteran safety for the second time in three offseasons, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with Quintin Demps averaging $4.5 million per year, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Demps, who turns 32 in June, played in and started 13 games for the Texans last season and had six interceptions to go along with nine passes defensed and 55 tackles.

A.J. Bouye not expected back with Texans

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Bouye is likely to sign with a team other than the Texans after the new league year gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday afternoon. There’s no word on where Bouye is likely to land.

Oakland’s Irvin aids Mack, shows value of free-agent bargain

Bruce Irvin’s first payday in free agency wasn’t anywhere near what Oakland will have to offer to keep pass-rushing teammate and two-time All-Pro Khalil Mack. The former first-round pick by Seattle qualifies as a high-value contributor just the same for a franchise that made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.

Houston Texans 3 Round Mock Draft 1.0

The Houston Texans can go in a so many different directions during the first three rounds of this year’s NFL draft. When putting together this three round mock draft I used FanSpeak.com ‘s draft simulator, which uses difference big boards from draft websites from around the web.

Broncos’ assistant joining 49ers

John Benton, hired in January as the Broncos’ assistant offensive line coach, was recently granted permission by the team to interview for the San Francisco 49ers’ top offensive line coaching position. Monday, it was reported by The Sporting News that the sides were finalizing a deal.

Report: Free-agent DT Mitchell will visit 49ers

Mitchell, 29, who was released by the Dolphins this week in a salary cap move, has visits scheduled with the 49ers, Seahawks, Falcons and Broncos, the NFL Network reported . Mitchell is a run-stuffer who has 5.5 sacks in a seven-season, 38-start career spent with Houston and Miami .

Houston Texans: The Best Landing Spot For Tony Romo?

ESPN’s Adam Schefter called the Houston Texans the best fit for soon to be former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo but admits there would be hurdles Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he still has no clue what to do about their former starting quarterback Tony Romo. He can say that all he wants, but the answer is pretty easy: The team is going to have to cut him.

Patriots fans rally behind Deflategate revenge theme

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown with teammates on the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. This is The Patriots’ ninth time in the Super Bowl, and every time they make it to the Super Bowl, there seems to be some kind of theme.

Can the Texans afford to re-sign A.J. Bouye?

ESPN’s John Clayton told Patrick Starr of State of the Texans that Bouye will command a salary in the range of $12-12.5 million a year. ESPNs John Clayton mentioned to me that A.J. Bouye is looking at minimum $12-12.5 million APY on the open market.

Texans Truly Ticked Off By – Worst Song in History’ Poll

They pored over many songs written by a Texas native or about the Lone Star State – the humorous twist in all of this being that they promised to not play any of the offensive songs at this weekend’s Super Bash festival event. While the list’s ranking was determined by 1,000 Texans randomly polled, one selection – #4 on the worst list – led to media headlines and a public outpouring of concern and indignation.

Report: Texans will give Savage ‘every opportunity’ to beat out Osweiler

The Houston Texans are likely stuck with Brock Osweiler for at least one more season because of his contract, but that does not mean they envision him being their starting quarterback next year. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Texans coach Bill O’Brien plans to give former Pittsburgh quarterback Tom Savage “every opportunity” to win the starting job over Osweiler this offseason .

Kyle Shanahan developed own style as one of NFL’s craftiest playcallers

Kyle Shanahan developed own style as one of NFL’s craftiest playcallers Despite learning under his father Mike, Kyle Shanahan worked his way up from the bottom. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2jWWp4J USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down what to look out for from Houston as the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons prepare for Super Bowl LI.

Falcons RB Freeman dodges contract queries

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman sidestepped questions Monday regarding his contract status, an issue raised by his agent, according to published reports. Freeman, a fourth-round selection out of Florida State in 2014, has twice been named to the Pro Bowl while amassing 3,648 yards and 29 touchdowns from scrimmage.

49ers GM John Lynch explains secrecy, excited to get started

John Lynch said Monday his secret ascension to the 49ers general manager role came out of necessity, partly so he could learn more about the 49ers’ chaotic state “without the world breathing down my throat.” Of course, he also wanted to be respectful of his family’s privacy and his role as a Fox Sports broadcaster.

Super Bowl comes as Houston recovering from latest oil bust

In May 2013, when Houston was awarded the right to host this year’s Super Bowl, the city’s economy was booming as many of the oil and gas companies that call Houston home and have earned it the nickname “the energy capital of the world” were riding high on a wave of oil selling at more than $100 a barrel. But that wave soon collapsed.

What will the Cowboys do with Tony Romo? Our experts try to predict his fate

What does the future hold for quarterback Tony Romo? It’s the story of the Cowboys’ offseason. Will the franchise’s all-time passing leader suit up for another team? Will he be released by the Cowboys or traded? What about a backup role in Dallas or retirement? SportsDay’s columnists and Cowboys beat writers offer their predictions: It’s fun to consider all of the trade possibilities for Romo.

Elon beats Northeastern in defensive slugfest

Chilling winds gusting to 30 knots greeted anglers Thursday morning, and from that you know the rest of the story, no fishing reports! With thousands of NFL workers already descended on Houston to get ready for all the various aspects of the big game, hundreds of those workers are working on transforming NRG Stadium from the home of the Houston Texans to site of Super Bowl LI. This week the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce will be saluting the best and brightest members of the community at its 47th annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony.

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is sacked by New…

Although many people want the Texans to go out and trade for a quarterback, John McClain says their best option will be in the draft. Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler is sacked by New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough.

NFL Free Agency: Top cornerbacks available and how they might fit in with Eagles

A.J. Bouye #21 of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Elsa The good news for the Eagles is that both starting cornerbacks — Nolan Carroll and Leodis McKelvin — likely won’t be back next season, giving them a clean slate in which to fix the position.

ESPN moving Super Bowl set downtown

Brittney Lee, of Tomball jumps in the air as she poses for a photo next to the Super Bowl LI countdown clock outside NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in Houston. Super Bowl LI will be played on Feb. 5, 2017, at NRG Stadium.

Patriots vs. Texans: Full Report Card Grades for New England

It was a historic night on many levels for the New England Patriots , but the most historic mark of all is that they are heading to their sixth straight AFC Championship Game and have now made 11 conference championship games in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. Getting to the AFC title game was not a pretty sight, as the Patriots flirted with disaster by playing a sloppy game against the major underdogs, the Houston Texans .

Lewis scores 3 TDS, Pats advance to AFC title game 34-16

Dion Lewis had a 13-yard touchdown reception , a 98-yard kickoff return for a score, and a late 1-yard touchdown to help the Patriots hold off the Houston Texans 34-16 on Saturday night and advance to an NFL-record sixth straight conference title game. Lewis became the fifth Patriots player to score three touchdowns in a playoff game.

The Latest: Lewis leads Pats over Texans 34-16 in playoffs

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14,… . Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson before the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

Image: Brock bottom

In his first road postseason start, not much was expected of Brock Osweiler , but a lot was asked. Osweiler attempted 40 passes in Saturday’s Divisional Round loss to the Patriots , throwing one touchdown, three second-half interceptions and countless short-of-the-sticks third-down lasers.

NFL player with Surrey connection set to chase Brady and Patriots

Christian Covington started his football career during his elementary-school days, patrolling the sidelines at Vancouver College’s O’Hagan Field as the waterboy for the Fighting Irish senior varsity team. On Saturday, in a leap many dare to dream but few ever achieve, the Houston Texans’ second-year defensive end will line up as a starter along the NFL’s No.

Vance Joseph named head coach of Broncos

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway talks about the resignation of head coach Gary Kubiak during a news conference at the UC Health Training Center on Jan. 2 in Denver. John Elway was hopeful he could get one of those “bright young guys” as the Broncos’ next head coach – one who could revamp the offense, improve an already elite defense and be the leader the team needed to get back to the playoffs.

Stop Disrespecting the Texans

This week,I have been listening to a lot of radio and watching a lot of CSNE and ESPN and all I have been hearing about is how this game is a joke.Everyone saying that this game is already won,that the Texans have absolutely no chance,and that we should already be talking about the AFC championship people.To those people,and all readers who have these beliefs,that this is the wrong mindset to have. The Texans are no joke.They probably have more defense talent than the Patriots,with Jadeveon Clowney,Whitney Mercilus,A.J Buoye and Vince Wilfork.

Texans’ Lamar Miller shedding rust, prepping for Patriots

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017. Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017.