Former Houston Texans tight end Antony Auclair is stepping away from professional football at the age of 30. He last played in the NFL in 2022 on the Tennessee Titans practice squad after one year with the Texans following four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “After a year away from the game, filled with introspection, inner searching and meaningful moments, I made a … [Read more...] about Former Texans TE Antony Auclair retires from football
Archives for January 2024
Wandy Peralta and the Padres agree to a $16.5 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the deal says free-agent reliever Wandy Peralta and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $16.5 million, four-year contract. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical exam and hadn’t been finalized. The contract contains opt-outs after each of the first three seasons. The 32-year-old … [Read more...] about Wandy Peralta and the Padres agree to a $16.5 million, 4-year contract, AP source says
Texans QB C.J. Stroud named to 2024 Pro Bowl
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will replace Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. Stroud will join teammates offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. He also became the first rookie quarterback to make the Pro Bowl since Mac Jones in 2021. See you in Orlando, @CJ7STROUD pic.twitter.com/yIQrezri96 — Houston … [Read more...] about Texans QB C.J. Stroud named to 2024 Pro Bowl
Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on his 105th birthday
Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a decimated statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. The total raised just through one online fundraiser surpassed $145,000, well in excess of the estimated $75,000 value of the bronze statue that was cut from its base at a park in Wichita, … [Read more...] about Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on his 105th birthday
15 Most Impactful Texans of 2023: No. 12 George Fant
The Houston Texans had, by all accounts, an extremely successful 2023 campaign. They cruised to a 10-7 record under new head coach DeMeco Ryans and captured several accolades along the way. They won the AFC South and won a playoff game for the first time since the 2019 season. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud won PFWA’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, rookie edge rusher Will … [Read more...] about 15 Most Impactful Texans of 2023: No. 12 George Fant