Colts After an unimpressive summer, expectations were low for the Colts and new starting QB Daniel Jones, who edged out former top pick Anthony Richardson for the gig. Richardson is more talented, but Colts HC Shane Steichen zeroed in on Jones as a stabilizing presence for the offense. It’s early, but a 33-8 win over the Dolphins in which Jones led scoring drives on every … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Daniel Jones, Cam Ward, Colts, Texans, Titans
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Texans Signing DT Tommy Togiai To One-Year Extension
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Texans are signing DT Tommy Togiai to a one-year extension worth up to $3.3 million. Togiai, 25, was a fourth-round pick by the Browns in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was among the team’s final roster cuts this season and was signed to the Jaguars’ practice squad shortly after. Jacksonville cut him loose and he quickly caught on with the Browns’ … [Read more...] about Texans Signing DT Tommy Togiai To One-Year Extension
Texans Promoting TE Harrison Bryant
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are promoting TE Harrison Bryant from the practice squad to the active roster. Bryant was among Houston’s final roster cuts just weeks after being acquired from the Eagles in a trade, though he was re-signed to the practice squad. Bryant, 26, was selected with the No. 115 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2020 by the Browns. He … [Read more...] about Texans Promoting TE Harrison Bryant
Texans Announce Three Moves, Place TE Cade Stover On IR
The Houston Texans announced three roster moves, including placing TE Cade Stover on injured reserve. Stover is out indefinitely with a broken foot and will miss at least four games now that he’s been placed on IR. Houston also promoted TE Harrison Bryant from the practice squad and filled his spot by signing OT Jaylon Thomas. Stover, 25, was a two-year starter at Ohio … [Read more...] about Texans Announce Three Moves, Place TE Cade Stover On IR
Christian Kirk Confident in C.J. Stroud Going Into New Season
New Houston Texans wide receiver, Christian Kirk, is confident in his quarterback, C.J. Stroud, heading into the new NFL season. Stroud did not have a terrible sophomore season. However, his numbers last year were a far cry from his rookie campaign. Christian Kirk doesn’t believe these struggles will carry over into the quarterback’s third NFL season. “The thing that sticks out … [Read more...] about Christian Kirk Confident in C.J. Stroud Going Into New Season