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The Houston Texans commence phase two of the 2021 NFL offseason program Monday. Coach David Culley shared with reporters on a Zoom call on May 15 what he hopes to get out of the second part of the offseason workout program. “I’m excited to be able to get out there with them for the first time,” Culley said. “We’ve had the veterans now for about four weeks, strength and … [Read more...] about What do the Texans hope to get out of phase two of the NFL offseason?

When the Houston Texans drafted Davis Mills with their 67th overall pick during the 2021 NFL Draft, the selection of the Stanford prodigy was puzzling. The Texans used their first pick in the draft on an unproven prospect who only played in 14 colleague games in a span of three years (2018-2020). Mills’ lack of college experience on his resume may not be enough to validate the … [Read more...] about Texans QB coach Pep Hamilton provided insights on Davis Mills prior to 2021 NFL draft

The Houston Texans selected five players in their 2021 NFL draft class. Coach David Culley had a chance to see the players on the field for the first time during the Texans’ rookie minicamp May 14-15. Here is what the first-year coach had to say about each of his five players from the draft class. … [Read more...] about Texans coach David Culley assesses 2021 NFL draft class

The Houston Texans keep adding members of their draft class to their payroll. The Texans signed fifth-round linebacker Garret Wallow from TCU on Saturday. According to Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790, Wallow’s four-year contract is worth $3.775 million with a $295,884 signing bonus. Wallow, who played from 2017-20 for the Horned Frogs under coach Gary Patterson, collected 90 … [Read more...] about Breaking down Texans rookie LB Garret Wallow's contract

The Houston Texans added a new quarterbacks coach in the offseason when they hired Pep Hamilton, who had previously been with the Los Angeles Chargers. Hamilton takes over a position group that was doubled-up by current offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. In addition, Hamilton takes on the role of passing game coordinator for the Texans. Coach David Culley says that Hamilton has … [Read more...] about Texans coach David Culley says Pep Hamilton historically makes his position group better

The Houston Texans liked what they saw from former Alabama cornerback Shyheim Carter at their rookie minicamp over the weekend. The Texans will sign the former Crimson Tide cornerback, according to Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790. Carter provided the SEC West program with 43 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble in his senior season with the Tide in 2019. Carter went … [Read more...] about Texans to sign former Alabama cornerback Shyheim Carter

The Houston Texans’ draft class of 2020 barely saw the field last season. In what former head coach Bill O’Brien dubbed as a “veteran type of year”, no rookie played more than 25 percent of the Texans’ snaps last season. Second-round pick Ross Blacklock led the way in rookie snap counts with 255 on-field appearances, resulting in 23%. This coming season, the Texans have three … [Read more...] about Progress and competition depends on Texans' draft class seeing field in 2021

Details from Houston Texans rookie defensive tackle Roy Lopez’s four-year contract have emerged. According to Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790, the sixth-round pick from Arizona signed a four-year contract worth $3.881 million. The contact also includes a $182,844 signing bonus. Houston selected Lopez with the No. 195 pick in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL draft. The Texans liked Lopez … [Read more...] about Taking a look at Texans rookie DT Roy Lopez's contract

Earlier this year, the Alabama Crimson Tide signed former Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien to Nick Saban’s staff. Now it appears the Texans are adding an Alabama assistant to their own ranks. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing Alabama graduate assistant Shyheim Carter to their training camp roster. Carter tried out as a safety for the Texans … [Read more...] about NFL Team Signs Alabama Graduate Assistant Following Tryout