Tight end's health situation downplayed

Texans say they're 'open to listening.'

New Texans starting tight end has considerable amount of experience

Jordan Akins could hardly believe what happened right in front of his eyes: the sight of Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas mistiming his leap, skying into the air only for the football thrown by Texans quarterback Davis Mills to run between his hands as if they were two goalposts.

Jordan Akins wanted badly to atone for his costly mistake.

Jordan Akins took off on a well-designed tight-end screen, following key blocks downfield from Laremy Tunsil, Scott Quessenberry and Brandin Cooks.

Daniel Jones threw two touchdowns, Saquon Barkley ran for 152 yards and a TD and the surprising New York Giants returned from their bye week and beat the Houston Texans 24-16.

An unlikely reunion has sparked a career renaissance for Texans veteran tight end Jordan Akins.

An unlikely reunion has sparked a career renaissance for Texans veteran tight end Jordan Akins.

The Houston Texans followed up their only win of the season with their most lopsided loss.

The Texans have promoted veteran tight end Jordan Akins to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, according to his agents, David Canter and Ness Mugrabi.

The Texans are activating veteran defensive end Mario Addison to the 53-man roster after designating him for return from injured reserve, according to a league source.

Texans starting tight end Pharaoh Brown is out against the Los Angeles Chargers due to hip and shoulder injuries.

Texans reserve safety Grayland Arnold is being signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers according to a league source.

Veteran tight end Jordan Akins was equally joyful and relieved when he caught a touchdown pass from Texans quarterback Davis Mills on Sunday.

Texans wide receiver Tyler Johnson continues to be inactive for games and won’t play Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Kyle Allen is slated to back up Texans starting quarterback Davis Mills on Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Texans veteran tight end Jordan Akins didn’t burn a bridge, never complaining last season when he was frequently inactive for games.

The Texans’ depth at tight end is being tested due to injuries. Brevin Jordan hasn’t practiced the past two days due to an ankle injury he aggravated against the Denver Broncos.

It was obvious the Texans needed reinforcements at tight end.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 list this week. Safety Johnathan Abram remains on the COVID-19 list for at least one more day and is missing the game. ___TAMPA BAY AT LAS VEGASBuccaneers: QB Ryan Griffin, OL Aaron Stinnie, LB Quinton Bell, DL Khalil Davis, WR Cyril Grayson. Raiders: WR Bryan Edwards, CB Keisean Nixon, QB Marcus Mariota, G Patrick Omameh, DE David Irving. ___CAROLINA AT NEW ORLEANSPanthers: QB Will Grier, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, G John Miller, OL Mike Horton, WR Marken Michel.

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans are 1-5 with severe cap issues heading into 2021, meaning the team could be a seller at the NFL Trade Deadline on November 3. Watt is on the books for $17.5 million in 2021 with no dead cap (meaning the Texans could cut Watt without paying anything). An article from the Athletic proposes the Texans trade Watt to New Orleans for DT Sheldon Rankins and a first-round pick. Duke Johnson, running backWhy trade him? Texans starting running back David Johnson has either been injured or lost his starting job for three straight seasons.

The undefeated Titans are healing up from the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak. DeCastro will miss his third game of the season after sustaining an abdominal injury last week against Philadelphia. Johnson, Pittsburgh’s second-leading receiver, is out because of a back injury suffered on a punt return last week. Cincinnati also will be missing starting defensive tackle D.J. Eagles: RT Lane Johnson, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, CB Avonte Maddox, S Marcus Epps, LB Duke Riley, QB Nate Sudfeld.

Jones had been listed as questionable after missing practice throughout the week with a hamstring injury. Even so, the winless Falcons’ secondary gets a boost with safeties Keanu Neal (hamstring) and Ricardo Allen (elbow) returning from injuries. ___PHILADELPHIA AT PITTSBURGHEagles: TE Hakeem Butler; RB Jason Huntley, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, CB Avonte Maddox, QB Nate Sudfeld, DE Casey Toohill. Falcons: S Jaylinn Hawkins, WR Julio Jones, CB A.J. Ravens: RB Justice Hill, WR Chris Moore, QB Trace McSorley, DT Broderick Washington, DT Justin Ellis, OL Tyre Phillips.

The Minnesota Vikings have reason for optimism after holding off a late rally by the now-despondent Houston Texans on Sunday. The Vikings missed a 55-yard field goal attempt on their next possession before Watson and Fuller hooked up again. Fuller made a 43-yard reception to get the Texans to the 8-yard line, but Houston settled for a 25-yard field goal to get within 17-16. Minnesota added a 31-yard field goal to make it 10-0 and a field goal by Houston midway through the second quarter cut the lead to a touchdown. Houston had a first down at the 10-yard line just before halftime but settled for a 28-yard field goal as many in the crowd of 12,102 booed loudly.

(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT)_____8 p.m. Browns halfback Nick Chubb, who is fourth in the league in rushing, sustained a knee injury in Cleveland’s 49-38 win at Dallas. ___7:20 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is back guiding the Bills offense after injuring his left shoulder late in the first half at Las Vegas. ___6:40 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen headed to the locker room after falling on his left wrist. The high-scoring start to the 2020 NFL season continued Sunday with several games featuring lots of points and very little defense.

Now the quarterback is focused on doing the same thing in the NFL with the Houston Texans. I won a state championship, I won a national championship, so of course Im trying to get a Super Bowl, he said. Im trying to ... be legendary. STARTING THINGS OFFThe Texans will get an early rematch with the Chiefs when they visit Kansas City on Sept. 10 to kick off the NFL season. They can help this team, help especially this offense, take it to a whole other level.___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

The Texans have no preseason games to measure how they stack up so tonight’s scrimmage will have to fill that void. The key getting some reps in game conditions and get out of NRG tonight healthy. What to watch for tonight:Number 1 Offense: tonight is a chance to see Deshaun Watson run the offense effectively. When he is healthy he’s proven to be a favorite target for Deshaun Watson. The scrimmage begins at 7pm inside of NRG Stadium.

The Texans have no preseason games to measure how they stack up so tonight’s scrimmage will have to fill that void. The key getting some reps in game conditions and get out of NRG tonight healthy. What to watch for tonight:Number 1 Offense: tonight is a chance to see Deshaun Watson run the offense effectively. When he is healthy he’s proven to be a favorite target for Deshaun Watson. The scrimmage begins at 7pm inside of NRG Stadium.