The Houston Texans released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 17 encounter with the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium. The Texans didn’t have practice on Wednesday as they are still working through safety Eric Murray and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus being on the COVID-19 reserve. The Texans only had a walkthrough for an hour on … [Read more...] about Texans vs. Titans Thursday injury report: Houston still needing OL help
Archives for December 2020
Texans DE J.J. Watt makes the case for Steelers OLB T.J. Watt to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt didn’t think he would have to make the case in 2019, but he isn’t taking any chances in 2020. The former 2011 first-round pick from Wisconsin made the case for his youngest brother, outside linebacker T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, to be the 2020 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. “He does everything unbelievably well,” Watt said. … [Read more...] about Texans DE J.J. Watt makes the case for Steelers OLB T.J. Watt to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Texans DE J.J. Watt says 2021 offseason full of unknown factors for him
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has been the face of the franchise since the club drafted him in the first round in 2011. However, after 10 seasons with his original draft club, his 11th season will be replete with unknowns. The Texans are searching for their fifth general manager and fourth full-time coach in team history. What kind of scheme will the new coach run? … [Read more...] about Texans DE J.J. Watt says 2021 offseason full of unknown factors for him
Texans OC Tim Kelly credits OL coach Mike Devlin with OT Charlie Heck's development
Charlie Heck hasn’t had much playing time in 2020, but the fourth-rounder from North Carolina has been ready to play when he has been thrust into the action. The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive line coach, Andy Heck, has been active for two games. After seeing a snap at right tackle during the 27-20 win over the New England Patriots in Week 11, Heck played 39 snaps at right … [Read more...] about Texans OC Tim Kelly credits OL coach Mike Devlin with OT Charlie Heck's development
We shouldn’t expect George Springer to sign anytime soon
Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images Current circumstances and recent history suggest that Springer, along with the other top free agents, might take more time to find a home. Except for some interesting deals and trades, the market has been pretty slow so far. It’s understandable. Teams and Major League Baseball itself lost millions after a shortened … [Read more...] about We shouldn’t expect George Springer to sign anytime soon
Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports
It was a milestone year for women in sports, starting with Katie Sowers becoming the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl and ending with Becky Hammon serving as an NBA head coach. In between was a series of breakthroughs for women who just wanted a chance — and got it. Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a major college football game and Kim Ng became the first … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports
Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish found out things move fast when San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is wheeling and dealing. The right-hander didn’t think he’d be traded away by the Chicago Cubs but was caught up in Preller’s vortex. Within the span of about 24 hours this week, the Padres obtained left-hander Blake Snell in a big deal with Tampa Bay, reportedly agreed to … [Read more...] about Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres
Texans' Romeo Crennel thinks a successful offseason can help TE Kahale Warring move forward
Houston Texans tight end Kahale Warring has made some progress in 2020, and interim coach Romeo Crennel believes he can take additional steps to grow as a professional in 2021. It starts in the offseason, according to Crennel, for the former 2019 third-round pick to finally hit the jump point to being a key contributor to the offense. “I think that an offseason will be … [Read more...] about Texans' Romeo Crennel thinks a successful offseason can help TE Kahale Warring move forward
Report: Texans to interview Bills director of pro personnel Malik Boyd for GM opening
The Houston Texans continue to make headway with their general manager search. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are scheduled to interview Buffalo Bills director of pro personnel Malik Boyd. Boyd, who played defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings from 1994-95, has been with the Bills since 2017 in his director of pro personnel role. It is hard to … [Read more...] about Report: Texans to interview Bills director of pro personnel Malik Boyd for GM opening