One trait the Houston Texans value when it comes to roster construction is versatility. For general manager Nick Caserio, he isn’t just adept at making offseason transactions and helping recover from a 4-12 record last season. Caserio is also a skilled enough passer to help out the coaches during drills that took place during the final media session of organized team activities … [Read more...] about WATCH: Texans GM Nick Caserio throws passes during OTA drills
How is Texans' Whitney Mercilus adapting to playing as a defensive end?
The Houston Texans are going from a 3-4 defense, which they ran in 2011, to a Tampa 2 scheme with a 4-3 front. What the scheme change means is that edge defenders classified as outside linebackers in the 3-4, such as Whitney Mercilus, are going to have to put their hand in the dirt and come off the ball in a three-point stance as a defensive end. For Mercilus, playing as a 4-3 … [Read more...] about How is Texans' Whitney Mercilus adapting to playing as a defensive end?
Texans TE coach Andy Bischoff says tight ends are coming to work all smiles
The Houston Texans will enter training camp in July with seven tight ends on their roster. Jordan Akins will likely reprise his role as Houston’s starter, but 2021 could be his farewell season to the Texans. Akins will be playing on the final year of his contract, a $3.3 million deal he originally signed after the Texans drafted the Central Florida prodigy during the 2018 NFL … [Read more...] about Texans TE coach Andy Bischoff says tight ends are coming to work all smiles
Texans to have Lonnie Johnson and Justin Reid focus on creating turnovers
Lonnie Johnson and Justin Reid had an up and down season for the Houston Texans in 2020. Both players had an unproductive start to the year until former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver decided to convert Johnson from corner to safety. The midseason change bought the best out of each other until Reid’s season came to an early end due to a hand injury sustained in a loss … [Read more...] about Texans to have Lonnie Johnson and Justin Reid focus on creating turnovers
Texans DE Jonathan Greenard working on a range of pass rushing moves
The Houston Texans drafted Jonathan Greenard to rush the passer. It is why the previous regime selected him in the third round from Florida in the 2020 NFL draft. Greenard provided the Texans, who were running a 3-4 defense, with 1.0 sack, two quarterback hits, and three tackles through 13 games, one of which he started. The 6-3, 263-pound outside linebacker will be moving from … [Read more...] about Texans DE Jonathan Greenard working on a range of pass rushing moves
Texans claim 4 players in best draft slots since 2006 ranking
How good were the Houston Texans at drafting since 2006? The Texans performed so well that they had four players on Pro Football Focus’ best draft slots ranking. The premise was to rank the best No. 1 overall picks in that span, best No. 2 overall picks, et cetera. In Michael Renner’s rankings, the Texans had four players on the list. The first was defensive end J.J. Watt, who … [Read more...] about Texans claim 4 players in best draft slots since 2006 ranking
Texans finalize 2021 preseason schedule
The Houston Texans have finalized their preseason schedule for the 2021 exhibition campaign. The Texans will open up preseason with a trip to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. Houston stays on the road once more as they travel to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to face the Dallas Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. Central … [Read more...] about Texans finalize 2021 preseason schedule
Texans cut OLB Duke Ejiofor following failed physical
The Houston Texans released outside linebacker Duke Ejiofor on Wednesday. The former Alief Taylor product played 12 games for the Texans in his rookie season after Houston selected him in the sixth round from Wake Forest in 2018. Ejiofor provided the Texans with nine combined tackles, a tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, one sack, and two pass breakups. According to Aaron … [Read more...] about Texans cut OLB Duke Ejiofor following failed physical
Texans' Phillip Lindsay explains how taekwondo helps him as a running back
Part of the secret to Phillip Lindsay’s success in the NFL has been his dabbling in the martial arts. The Houston Texans running back takes part in taekwondo to help harness his power as he carries the football. “Balance, power, everything comes from the core anyway,” Lindsay told reporters on a Zoom call on June 9. “It’s being able to have control of your body as well and to … [Read more...] about Texans' Phillip Lindsay explains how taekwondo helps him as a running back