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The 2020 Houston Texans had the second-worst rushing attack in the league, mustering just 1,466 yards as a team. But will that count against No. 2 running back Duke Johnson? On Friday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Texans are releasing Johnson. Duke Johnson had 77 carries for 235 yards and one touchdown in his second year with the team. His 3.1 yards per … [Read more...] about Texans Reportedly Make Decision On RB Duke Johnson

The Houston Texans are reportedly standing firm in their decision to not trade disgruntled QB Deshaun Watson. But that doesn’t mean that it won’t happen, and if it does, there are some teams to watch. On Friday’s edition of Get Up, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler noted that the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers are teams to “look out for”. He noted that the Broncos are … [Read more...] about NFL Insider Names 2 Teams To Watch In Potential Deshaun Watson Trade

Free agent pass rusher J.J. Watt is a workout warrior, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t above making the occasional mistake while lifting weights. Taking to Twitter this morning, Watt said he was having some “Friday morning fun” at the gym. He posted a video of himself doing squats with a barbell under his chin. But he said he struggled on the last rep because the bar was hurting … [Read more...] about Look: J.J. Watt Has Message For “Form Police” During Workout

Prior to the 2020 season, the Houston Texans shocked the NFL world with the blockbuster trade of superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Last week, the Cardinals posted a tweet highlighting Hopkins’ outstanding first season with their franchise. In his eighth NFL year, the talented wideout logged 115 catches, 1,407 receiving yards and six touchdowns. … [Read more...] about DeAndre Hopkins Has A Message For The Houston Texans

The Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson seem to be heading toward an inevitable divorce this offseason, as ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported Thursday afternoon that the star Houston Texans quarterback still wants out of Houston. Deshaun Watson officially requested a trade from the Texans on Jan. 28, and it does not look like his feelings have […] Deshaun Watson still wants out of … [Read more...] about Deshaun Watson still wants out of Houston

The Houston Texans have one less running back. Duke Johnson has been released, per a source with knowledge of the move. It comes as no surprise, given that Johnson had a non-guaranteed $4.65 million salary in 2021. He also was due to make another $500,000 through a workout bonus and per-game roster bonuses worth up [more] … [Read more...] about Texans cut Duke Johnson

Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has played for 25 percent of the NFL’s teams. He’ll likely be joining a ninth team in 2021. Via Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Fitzpatrick “believes he’s played well enough the past couple of years to get a chance to at least compete for a starting job with some team.” That [more] … [Read more...] about Ryan Fitzpatrick wants a chance to compete for a starting job

The Jets were one of the worst teams in the NFL last year, and so they’re long shots to be in the playoffs in 2021. But with the Jets reportedly a contender to trade for Deshaun Watson, some bettors in Las Vegas are seeing value in putting some money on these particular long shots. According [more] … [Read more...] about Vegas sees surge of long-shot bets on Jets amid Deshaun Watson rumors

The Texans aren’t picking up the phone when teams call to ask about a Deshaun Watson trade, but they are cutting ties with a bunch of other players on the team. Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports that they have released center Nick Martin. Running back Duke Johnson was also cut on Friday and [more] … [Read more...] about Texans release Nick Martin