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DeMeco Ryans was in high school when a coach told him if he wanted to make a career out of football, he’d have to show great energy on every single snap.
Texans one of four teams not picked to be on prime-time television this season
The Texans have the sixth-easiest NFL schedule as their opponents finished a combined 103-133-1 last season, a 43.4 winning percentage.
The Texans hired former Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Chris Kiffin to coach the linebackers and retained defensive line Jacques Cesaire, according to league sources.
The Texans aren’t retaining offensive line coach George Warhop, moving on from the veteran assistant coach Saturday, according to league sources.
The arrival of new head coach DeMeco Ryans, an elite defensive strategist with an ultra-successful background as a Pro Bowl linebacker and defensive coordinator of the NFL’s top-ranked defense, is creating excitement inside the Texans’ locker room.
Dameon Pierce thrived as an NFL rookie as an instant hit and emerged as the most dangerous weapon on the offense and arguably the top player on the team besides Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Lovie Smith has been fired as coach of the Houston Texans on Sunday night after just one season where the team went 3-13-1. Now, the Texans are seeking his replacement
In a dramatic comeback, in a game meaningless except for pride and prime draft position, the Texans managed to defeat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Happy New Year to everyone, and now that we have turned the page to 2023, we are only days away from this Texans season finally coming to an end. It’s been rough, hasn’t it?
In a somber, emotional tone, Texans coach Lovie Smith shared his feelings and the emotions of his players in the wake of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s life-threatening cardiac arrest Monday night.
Jalen Pitre instinctively finds the football, tracking the direction of a play smoothly and decisively.
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.
Brandin Cooks convincingly sold the route, establishing position in the corner of the Tennessee Titans’ end zone and elevating over former Houston Texans starting defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Davis Mills threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks with 2:52 left, and the Houston Texans snapped a nine-game skid by beating the sliding Tennessee Titans 19-14.
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.
Davis Mills took off on a scramble, hoping to replicate his success running the football from earlier in the game when he took off for a rare touchdown run.
Jeff Driskel delivered a quick play-action fake, rolled out to his right and lobbed a perfect spiral to leaping wide receiver Amari Rodgers for a touchdown pass.
While running through drills with his teammates, Texans veteran defensive end Jonathan Greenard had a smile on his face.
The Texans are making another change at quarterback, going back to Davis Mills as their starter for Sunday’s road game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to league sources.
As dire as the Texans’ quarterback situation has become, with a lot of uncertainty at the most important position in the game, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to make a desperate move.
Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. remains sidelined with a strained hamstring that has prevented him from playing the past two games that is expected to sideline him again Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Hello to all of you KPRC 2′ers, this is Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this week’s Texans newsletter. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I wish we had better news this week on our local NFL squad.
In a blink, with a deep spiral heaved and a sprint behind the secondary, there’s another deep strike. Yet another touchdown pass for one of the most dynamic offenses in the league.
Texans coach Lovie Smith repeatedly declined to name a starting quarterback between regular starter Davis Mills and backup Kyle Allen heading into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, citing competitive advantage.
Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is still dealing with a “mild hamstring strain,” according to coach Lovie Smith.
Texans coach Lovie Smith was noncommittal Monday on having Davis Mills remain the starting quarterback and foreshadowed potential change at the position one day after indicating the former third-round draft pick from Stanford wasn’t being replaced.
Davis Mills stared down his primary read, his eyes revealing his intentions and the path of the football intended for wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
Hello, Chancellor Johnson writing to you this week. We’re past the halfway mark of the NFL season and going into today’s game, the Texans sit at 1-7-1. This weekend, they’re back at NRG stadium with a date against another NFC East opponent the Washington Commanders.
Texans standout rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. hasn’t practiced the past two days due to a hamstring injury, increasingly the likelihood that he’ll miss Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Jalen Pitre had the right instincts, the right idea and more than enough speed to make a potential impactful play during a prime opportunity to deliver an open-field tackle.
As the Texans began practice Wednesday morning, their new running back wasn’t with his teammates on their indoor field.
Texans quarterback Davis Mills uncorked a costly lob intended for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the fourth quarter in an obvious attempt to try to put the points back on the scoreboard nullified by a penalty on the previous play.
Texans quarterback Davis Mills uncorked a costly lob intended for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the fourth quarter in an obvious attempt to try to put the points back on the scoreboard nullified by a penalty on the previous play.
Tavierre Thomas endured a slow burn during his months on injured reserve, biding his time until he had fully recovered from a strained quadriceps suffered during training camp.
Now that veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks has rejoined the Texans after missing a game for personal reasons due to his displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline, there’s a matter of next steps for him and the organization.
In a nod of respect toward his friend, Dusty Baker, and the world champion Astros, Texans coach Lovie Smith saluted the veteran manager on earning his first World Series title.
Texans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ unresolved dispute with the team could end as soon as Friday, according to coach Lovie Smith.
Jaleel Johnson busted into the Tennessee Titans' backfield Sunday afternoon, sacking rookie quarterback Maliek Willis.
Veteran Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins and wide receiver Nico Collins remain sidelined, and both key players are not slated to return for a Thursday night game against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.
Christian Harris wasn’t standing around while he was shedding rust accumulated since he strained his hamstring during training camp.
Texans veteran wide receiver Chris Moore returned to practice Thursday morning, participating fully after missing a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a hip injury.
Lovie Smith reflected in greater detail on former executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby, characterizing the parting of ways as a divorce.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, an emerging downfield target for quarterback Davis Mills, ran routes Wednesday morning and was officially a limited participant due to Achilles and wrist injuries.
Elevating over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, Nico Collins exploited the size mismatch with his superior leaping ability to deliver an acrobatic sideline catch.
Garret Wallow adeptly read the play, sprinting untouched into the Jacksonville Jaguars’ backfield to tackle running back Travis Etienne Jr. for a loss.
Lovie Smith had repeatedly preached patience, and staying the course. The Texans’ first-year coach had even recited his glass half full philosophy, emphasizing positives that were often hard to see during a losing streak.
Veteran defensive end Mario Addison is active against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being activated to the 53-man roster from injured reserve-designated for return.
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 rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft, was upgraded to full participation in practice Thursday as he continues to adapt to playing with a brace on his injured left arm.
Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft, was upgraded to full participation in practice Thursday as he continues to adapt to playing with a brace on his injured left arm.
Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft, isn't practicing Wednesday and has a brace on his left arm.
Texans veteran defensive end Mario Addison is being designated for return from injured reserve this week, launching a 21-day practice window to be returned to the active roster.
Instead of unraveling late in the game during another epic collapse, as they have already done three times this season, the winless Texans’ latest defeat took a different path toward an identical outcome.
Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34-24 win over the Houston Texans.
The Houston Texans are working out running backs Abram Smith and Ty’Son Williams, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.
Standing inside the visitor’s locker room, rookie running back Dameon Pierce summed up the exasperated mood surrounding the Texans.
Bulldozed and trampled by the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Texans’ shaky defense displayed shoddy tackling, substandard pursuit angles, and alignment issues.
