Texans making roster moves

Texans player injured against Patriots

Texans veteran middle linebacker Christian Kirksey, a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, has built a strong relationship with the Uvalde High School football team.

The Texans have gone beyond the exploratory phase for potential new looks for their uniforms, which involves seeking opinions on colors, jersey and helmet design.

Sam Ehlinger’s wild, season-long ride will add one more twist Sunday.

In a season filled with mighty struggles, narrow losses and little to lean into beyond the bigger picture of a pivotal offseason, the Texans do have some goals remaining this season.

The Texans are contemplating a new look.

Derrick Henry busted through an arm tackle attempt from defensive tackle Thomas Booker, loped past safety Jalen Pitre when he whiffed as he dove at his cleats and accelerated away from defensive backs Tavierre Thomas and Desmond King on his pathway to the end zone.

Texans rookie starting linebacker Christian Harris injured his shoulder in the first quarter and left the game.Harris immediately went to the blue medical tent to be examined. He remains on the Texans' sideline.

In a losing cause, Texans veteran middle linebacker and defensive team captain Christian Kirksey achieved a career milestone.

In a losing cause, Texans veteran middle linebacker and defensive team captain Christian Kirksey achieved a career milestone.

Veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill was officially cut Thursday one day after he requested to be released from the roster.

Veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill is being cut by the Texans at his request, according to a league source.

Christian Harris wasn’t standing around while he was shedding rust accumulated since he strained his hamstring during training camp.

Christian Harris' final college football game at Alabama displayed his athleticism and instincts.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills delivered a fast play-action fake before firing the football toward open veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone.

Holding an autographed football at his locker, Texans linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill reflected on the meaning behind the signatures.

It was an extremely emotional day for the Uvalde High School football team at NRG Stadium.

The Houston Texans used their opener to honor and remember the victims of the Uvalde Elementary school shooting.

One of the traditions to start football season is the annual naming of team captains.

A large contingent of Texans staff, players and personnel visited the Uvalde High School football team last week.

The Houston Texans will host the Uvalde high school football team and wear “Uvalde Strong” decals on their helmets when they open the season Sept. 11 against Indianapolis.

In a blur of movement, Texans middle linebacker Christian Kirksey shot through a huge gap in the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive line.

The Houston Texans have always raised money for the community. On Wednesday, they announced they've raised a total of $400,000 for those in Uvalde in the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers.

The Houston Texans begin camp with quarterback Deshaun Watson's status overshadowing everything else.

The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers wound up relatively healthy for their game against the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals following a brush with the novel coronavirus. Defensive tackle Tyson Alualu is also back after missing a game with a knee injury. Cincinnati is without running back Joe Mixon, whose lingering foot injury is forcing him to miss a third game in a row. Receiver Cooper Kupp, left tackle Andrew Whitworth and running back Darrell Henderson all were active after missing practices with injuries. Raiders: T Kolton Miller (ankle), DT Maurice Hurst (ankle), QB Marcus Mariota, RB Theo Riddick, G John Simpson, DT Daniel Ross.

Tonyan caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes, Za'Darius Smith recorded three sacks and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. “I just had to continue to do what I've been doing, just keep playing well and stick to the game plan,” Tonyan said. Green Bay star receiver Davante Adams sat out a second straight game with a hamstring injury and Allen Lazard is on injured reserve with a core problem. Tonyan has scored in three straight games and now has five touchdown catches to match Tampa Bay's Mike Evans for the NFL lead. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark (groin) missed a third straight game.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back to pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Malcom Roach in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)NEW ORLEANS – Aaron Rodgers passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten with a 37-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. With Packers top receiver Davante Adams unable to play because of a hamstring injury, Rodgers nonetheless found ways to attack New Orleans (1-2) with a variety of passes, short and long. Drew obviously knows how to deal” the ball, Rodgers said, crediting the scheme designed and called by second-year head coach Matt Lafleur. Emmanuel Sanders caught a 10-yard scoring pass at the end of the first half that gave the Saints a 17-13 lead.

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Instead of taking the field, the entire team spent more than four hours talking about racial injustice and social issues. They continued their discussions Friday, an off day, to begin devising plans to effect change among each other and in the community. Tomlin, one of three Black NFL head coaches, is the third-longest tenured coach in the league. We have to continue playing because, quite frankly, this is the reason we have a platform, is because we play football and we are in the NFL, Darnold said.