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 .

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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.

Osweiler returns to lead Texans over Oakland 27-14

Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. Osweiler, benched on Dec. 18, got his job back this week with Tom Savage out with a concussion, and played his best game of the season to give the Texans their first playoff victory since the 2012 season.

NFL 2017 Wild Card preview: Saturday’s schedule, TV, live streaming

Rookie Connor Cook, the former Walsh Jesuit High School standout from Hinckley, Ohio, will become the first quarterback ever to make his first NFL start in a playoff game on Saturday, leading the Oakland Raiders against the Houston Texans in an AFC wild card game. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins are at the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC, and the New York Giants visit the Green Bay Packers in the NFC.

Rookie Cook leads Raiders against Texans in wild card

Now they’re down to rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook as they prepare for their first postseason game since the 2002 season with a wild-card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Cook was named the starter this week after Carr broke his leg on Dec. 24 and backup Matt McGloin injured his shoulder on Sunday.

Osweiler getting second chance

Coach Bill O’Brien announced the decision Tuesday with Tom Savage, who had started the past two games, still recovering from a concussion he suffered Sunday. Osweiler started the first 14 games this season before being benched Dec. 18 against Jacksonville after throwing interceptions on consecutive drives in the second quarter.

QB woes for teams in playoffs

The Raiders and Texans square off Saturday in a playoff game that might be called The Quarterback Bowl. As in, both these teams are on uncharted roads with their QBs, and neither heads into the week of practice knowing exactly who is going to be taking snaps.

The Latest: Browns cough up ball, big lead at Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown waves to fans from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown waves to fans from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Knee lands Tom Savage on injury report, but he practices fully

At one point in last Saturday night’s game against the Bengals, Texans quarterback Tom Savage was limping a bit and favoring his right knee. That didn’t stop him from finishing out the victory that made Houston this year’s AFC South champs or from getting the nod as the starter in Week 17 against the Titans and, presumably, the playoffs.

Texans QB Tom Savage added to injury report

Quarterback Tom Savage has been added to the Texans’ injury report with a knee injury but participated fully in practice on Wednesday. Quarterback Tom Savage has been added to the Texans’ injury report with a knee injury but participated fully in practice on Wednesday.

Texans look to Savage on Saturday against Bengals

In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cincinnati. The Bengals will play the Houston Texans on Saturday, Dec. 24. less FILE – In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis works the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cincinnati.

Osweiler benched, Bradley fired, Texans beat Jags 21-20

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler stands on the sideline after being benched during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston.

Osweiler benched, Bradley fired, Texans beat Jags 21-20

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler stands on the sideline after being benched during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Houston.