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Texans practice report: Jerry Hughes remains sidelined, others limited as Laremy Tunsil, Shaq Mason return to practice
Read full article: Texans practice report: Jerry Hughes remains sidelined, others limited as Laremy Tunsil, Shaq Mason return to practiceDefensive end most likely among injured players to miss Ravens game
Texans’ defensive line surprises H-E-B shoppers with gift cards for Thanksgiving: ‘Just to be a blessing’
Read full article: Texans’ defensive line surprises H-E-B shoppers with gift cards for Thanksgiving: ‘Just to be a blessing’Walking down the aisle of an H-E-B grocery store in Houston, Texans veteran defensive end Jonathan Greenard was looking to connect with a family before zeroing in on a father and a son.
Texans’ top defensive effort squandered in loss to Browns: ‘Not good enough’
Read full article: Texans’ top defensive effort squandered in loss to Browns: ‘Not good enough’Roy Lopez celebrated raucously in the end zone, thoroughly enjoying the moment. The Texans’ defensive tackle swarmed Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb for a safety, bringing him to the ground after defensive tackle Maliek Collins and linebacker Christian Harris’ penetration slowed Chubb down and allowed Lopez to finish the play.
Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins delivers top performance of season in loss to Dolphins
Read full article: Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins delivers top performance of season in loss to DolphinsMaliek Collins folded over Miami Dolphins standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, depositing him on the ground for a sack in the second half Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.
A familiar story for Texans’ defense against Giants’ Saquon Barkley: dominated by elite runner
Read full article: A familiar story for Texans’ defense against Giants’ Saquon Barkley: dominated by elite runnerBrandin Cooks was back on the field with his teammates Sunday, returning after missing one game for personal reasons after expressing displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline.
Texans get reinforcements: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Maliek Collins return in road loss to Giants
Read full article: Texans get reinforcements: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Maliek Collins return in road loss to GiantsBrandin Cooks was back on the field with his teammates Sunday, returning after missing one game for personal reasons after expressing displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline.
A familiar story for Texans’ defense against Giants’ Saquon Barkley: dominated by elite runner
Read full article: A familiar story for Texans’ defense against Giants’ Saquon Barkley: dominated by elite runnerSaquon Barkley bulled ahead, plowing through defenders by running behind his shoulder pads with classic body lean as his powerful legs churned out yards.
Texans practice report: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Maliek Collins return to practice
Read full article: Texans practice report: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Maliek Collins return to practiceTexans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks rejoined his teammates on the practice field Wednesday morning after missing a loss to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday for personal reasons.
Texans practice report: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Maliek Collins return to practice
Read full article: Texans practice report: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Maliek Collins return to practiceTexans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks rejoined his teammates at practice Wednesday morning after missing a loss to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday for personal reasons.
Texans notebook: Brandin Cooks to be involved ‘within a team concept,’ updates on Maliek Collins, Nico Collins
Read full article: Texans notebook: Brandin Cooks to be involved ‘within a team concept,’ updates on Maliek Collins, Nico CollinsNow 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.
Texans’ Maliek Collins, Nico Collins expected to remain sidelined Thursday against Eagles
Read full article: Texans’ Maliek Collins, Nico Collins expected to remain sidelined Thursday against EaglesVeteran 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.
Texans injury report: Maliek Collins, Nico Collins, Brandin Cooks questionable
Read full article: Texans injury report: Maliek Collins, Nico Collins, Brandin Cooks questionableTexans starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins and starting wide receiver Nico Collins are officially questionable on the injury report.
Source: Pharaoh Brown good to go for Sunday after undergoing MRI for shoulder injury
Read full article: Source: Pharaoh Brown good to go for Sunday after undergoing MRI for shoulder injuryTexans starting tight end Pharaoh Brown is set to play Sunday in a road game against the Chicago Bears after undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging exam for a shoulder injury, according to a league source.
Texans’ tight ends Brevin Jordan, Pharaoh Brown sidelined at practice
Read full article: Texans’ tight ends Brevin Jordan, Pharaoh Brown sidelined at practiceThe 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.
Titans' pass rush busts cautionary tale for NFL free agency
Read full article: Titans' pass rush busts cautionary tale for NFL free agency(George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)Shopping on the NFL free agent market can be so very tempting. Just ask the Tennessee Titans. Busting on free agents doesn't stop any NFL team from trying again. CORY LITTLETONThe Raiders thought they were getting a difference-maker when they signed linebacker Cory Littleton to a three-year, $35.25 million deal. STEPHEN WEATHERLYWeatherly was a major bust for the Carolina Panthers after the defensive end signed a two-year, $12 million deal last offseason.
Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther
Read full article: Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul GuentherThe Las Vegas Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the job. Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli will take over on an interim basis for the rest of the season. Marinelli has previously served as a head coach in Detroit and defensive coordinator in Chicago and Dallas. He has long ties to Gruden, having served as his defensive line coach for the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and then rejoining Gruden this season on the Raiders. We got a chance to win all three and see what happens at the end,” defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins said before the announcement.
Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32
Read full article: Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32And when Carr threw an early interception Sunday that helped the Chiefs take a commanding lead, well, it seemed as if history was repeating itself. “I've had a lot of sad walks up that ramp,” Carr said later, “but you know what? Not today.”Instead, the oft-criticized quarterback steadied his shaky team, outplayed Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and led the Raiders to a 40-32 victory. But the Raiders (3-2) recovered a squib quick, Jacobs rumbled for a first down as the Chiefs (4-1) burned timeouts, and Carr sneaked for the crucial first down. But that's how these things go.”The Chiefs tied it at halftime, and the game slowed down during a scoreless third quarter.
Falcons WR Julio Jones out again with hamstring injury
Read full article: Falcons WR Julio Jones out again with hamstring injuryJones 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.
Bills remain undefeated, top Raiders in Las Vegas, 30-23
Read full article: Bills remain undefeated, top Raiders in Las Vegas, 30-23Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. Shaking off a second-quarter stinger, Allen threw two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 30-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas (2-2) lost its second straight game and first inside the shiny new $2 billion Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas gave the ball back to the Bills by way of punt, fumble, downs and another fumble before scoring on its final possession. Las Vegas had allowed scores on nine straight non-kneeldown drives.
Bills remain undefeated, top Raiders in Las Vegas, 30-23
Read full article: Bills remain undefeated, top Raiders in Las Vegas, 30-23Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) celebrates after recovering a fumble by the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)LAS VEGAS – Shaking off a banged-up left shoulder, Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 30-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas (2-2) lost its second straight game after falling in New England last week. Las Vegas gave the ball back to the Bills by way of punt, fumble, downs and another fumble before scoring on its final possession. “Bills Mafia travels all over the country, regardless of whether or not we can’t be in the stadium to support the team,” said Taylor Maurer, whose Bills-themed jacket was highlighted with “Bills Mafia” on the back.