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First-year coach DeMeco Ryans transforms Texans with relentless mindset
Read full article: First-year coach DeMeco Ryans transforms Texans with relentless mindsetDeMeco Ryans was in high school when a coach told him if he wanted to make a career out of football, heโd have to show great energy on every single snap.
DeMeco Ryans on Texansโ television snub: โWeโve got to earn our right to be in those prime-time momentsโ
Read full article: DeMeco Ryans on Texansโ television snub: โWeโve got to earn our right to be in those prime-time momentsโTexans one of four teams not picked to be on prime-time television this season
Texans schedule: First game on road against Ravens, Lamar Jackson; no prime-time games designated
Read full article: Texans schedule: First game on road against Ravens, Lamar Jackson; no prime-time games designatedThe Texans have the sixth-easiest NFL schedule as their opponents finished a combined 103-133-1 last season, a 43.4 winning percentage.
Sources: Texans hire Chris Kiffin as linebackers coach, retain defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire
Read full article: Sources: Texans hire Chris Kiffin as linebackers coach, retain defensive line coach Jacques CesaireThe Texans hired former Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Chris Kiffin to coach the linebackers and retained defensive line Jacques Cesaire, according to league sources.
Texans move on from OL coach George Warhop, Coltsโ Chris Strausser leading candidate to replace him, strong mutual interest in Brownsโ Chris Kiffin, other staff updates
Read full article: Texans move on from OL coach George Warhop, Coltsโ Chris Strausser leading candidate to replace him, strong mutual interest in Brownsโ Chris Kiffin, other staff updatesThe Texans arenโt retaining offensive line coach George Warhop, moving on from the veteran assistant coach Saturday, according to league sources.
Texans defensive end Jon Greenard on DeMeco Ryans: โGreat hire for the team!โ
Read full article: Texans defensive end Jon Greenard on DeMeco Ryans: โGreat hire for the team!โThe 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 NFLโs top-ranked defense, is creating excitement inside the Texansโ locker room.
Texans Pro Bowl alternate Dameon Pierce making smooth recovery from sprained ankle after impressive rookie season: โIโm dang proud of what Iโve been doing, I can be a top 10 running back in this leagu
Read full article: Texans Pro Bowl alternate Dameon Pierce making smooth recovery from sprained ankle after impressive rookie season: โIโm dang proud of what Iโve been doing, I can be a top 10 running back in this leaguDameon 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.
NFL sources: Who are the leading candidates for the Texansโ head coaching vacancy?
Read full article: NFL sources: Who are the leading candidates for the Texansโ head coaching vacancy?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
Texans finish with second overall pick after comeback win over Colts, Lovie Smith says: โI expect to be back, absolutelyโ
Read full article: Texans finish with second overall pick after comeback win over Colts, Lovie Smith says: โI expect to be back, absolutelyโIn a dramatic comeback, in a game meaningless except for pride and prime draft position, the Texans managed to defeat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
โItโs been rough, hasnโt it?โ: Inside the Texans final stretch of the season
Read full article: โItโs been rough, hasnโt it?โ: Inside the Texans final stretch of the seasonHappy 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. Itโs been rough, hasnโt it?
Texansโ Lovie Smith on Damar Hamlin: โOur game can be violent .. Iโm a believer, so I believe in prayer. Life is bigger than football. Life is preciousโ
Read full article: Texansโ Lovie Smith on Damar Hamlin: โOur game can be violent .. Iโm a believer, so I believe in prayer. Life is bigger than football. Life is preciousโIn 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 Hamlinโs life-threatening cardiac arrest Monday night.
Texans rookie, Stafford grad Jalen Pitre intercepts fifth pass of season: โIโm very proudโ
Read full article: Texans rookie, Stafford grad Jalen Pitre intercepts fifth pass of season: โIโm very proudโJalen Pitre instinctively finds the football, tracking the direction of a play smoothly and decisively.
Texans look to boost winning-steak over Jaguars to 10 games: โYou play to win at all timesโ
Read full article: Texans look to boost winning-steak over Jaguars to 10 games: โYou play to win at all timesโIn 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.
Davis Mills, Brandin Cooks for Texansโ game-winning touchdown pass: โTrusted meโ
Read full article: Davis Mills, Brandin Cooks for Texansโ game-winning touchdown pass: โTrusted meโBrandin Cooks convincingly sold the route, establishing position in the corner of the Tennessee Titansโ end zone and elevating over former Houston Texans starting defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.
โChristmas came early,โ Texans halt nine-game losing streak with win over Titans
Read full article: โChristmas came early,โ Texans halt nine-game losing streak with win over TitansDavis 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.
Texansโ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: โFinally got over the humpโ
Read full article: Texansโ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: โFinally got over the humpโDerrick 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.
Costly fumble by Davis Mills halts Texansโ chances to pull off overtime victory over Chiefs
Read full article: Costly fumble by Davis Mills halts Texansโ chances to pull off overtime victory over ChiefsDavis 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.
โLooked for a spark:โ Texansโ two-QB platoon of Mills, Driskel effective strategy in loss to Cowboys
Read full article: โLooked for a spark:โ Texansโ two-QB platoon of Mills, Driskel effective strategy in loss to CowboysJeff 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.
Texansโ Jonathan Greenard practicing, feeling โpretty good,โ after initially thinking his season was over
Read full article: Texansโ Jonathan Greenard practicing, feeling โpretty good,โ after initially thinking his season was overWhile running through drills with his teammates, Texans veteran defensive end Jonathan Greenard had a smile on his face.
Sources: Texans go back to Davis Mills, original QB1, as starter for Cowboys game
Read full article: Sources: Texans go back to Davis Mills, original QB1, as starter for Cowboys gameThe Texans are making another change at quarterback, going back to Davis Mills as their starter for Sundayโs road game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to league sources.
Texans unlikely to claim Baker Mayfield; switching back to Davis Mills is being contemplated
Read full article: Texans unlikely to claim Baker Mayfield; switching back to Davis Mills is being contemplatedAs dire as the Texansโ quarterback situation has become, with a lot of uncertainty at the most important position in the game, that doesnโt necessarily mean theyโre going to make a desperate move.
Texansโ Derek Stingley Jr., Rex Burkhead sidelined, Christian Harris practices
Read full article: Texansโ Derek Stingley Jr., Rex Burkhead sidelined, Christian Harris practicesTexans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. remains sidelined with a strained hamstring that has prevented him from playing the past two games that is expectedย to sideline him again Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
โIโm not happyโ: KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy shares in fan frustration over Texans season
Read full article: โIโm not happyโ: KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy shares in fan frustration over Texans seasonHello to all of you KPRC 2โฒers, this is Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this weekโs Texans newsletter.ย Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I wish we had better news this week on our local NFL squad.
Texans make it official, name Kyle Allen starting quarterback against Dolphins
Read full article: Texans make it official, name Kyle Allen starting quarterback against DolphinsKyle Allen is officially the Texansโ new starting quarterback heading into Sundayโs road game against the Miami Dolphins.
Texansโ defense bracing for dangerous, dynamic Dolphins offense
Read full article: Texansโ defense bracing for dangerous, dynamic Dolphins offenseIn a blink, with a deep spiral heaved and a sprint behind the secondary, thereโs another deep strike.ย Yet another touchdown pass for one of the most dynamic offenses in the league.
Lovie Smith declines to say if Davis Mills or Kyle Allen is Texansโ QB1 for Dolphins game
Read full article: Lovie Smith declines to say if Davis Mills or Kyle Allen is Texansโ QB1 for Dolphins gameTexans coach Lovie Smith repeatedly declined to name a starting quarterback between regular starter Davis Mills and backup Kyle Allen heading into Sundayโs game against the Miami Dolphins, citing competitive advantage.
Texans injury update: Derek Stingley Jr. still dealing with โmild hamstring strainโ
Read full article: Texans injury update: Derek Stingley Jr. still dealing with โmild hamstring strainโTexans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is still dealing with a โmild hamstring strain,โ according to coach Lovie Smith.
Texans coach Lovie Smith doesnโt commit to Davis Mills remaining starter, foreshadows potential change
Read full article: Texans coach Lovie Smith doesnโt commit to Davis Mills remaining starter, foreshadows potential changeTexans coach Lovie Smith was noncommittal Mondayย 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 wasnโt being replaced.
Texansโ Lovie Smith stands behind Davis Mills, Pep Hamilton at this time
Read full article: Texansโ Lovie Smith stands behind Davis Mills, Pep Hamilton at this timeDavis Mills stared down his primary read, his eyes revealing his intentions and the path of the football intended for wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
Houston Texans add new talent to struggling 2022 team
Read full article: Houston Texans add new talent to struggling 2022 teamHello, Chancellor Johnson writing to you this week. Weโre past the halfway mark of the NFL season and going into todayโs game, the Texans sit at 1-7-1. This weekend, theyโre back at NRG stadium with a date against another NFC East opponent the Washington Commanders.
Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. didnโt practice Friday, called game-time decision
Read full article: Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. didnโt practice Friday, called game-time decisionTexans standout rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. hasnโt practiced the past two days due to a hamstring injury, increasingly the likelihood that heโll miss Sundayโs game against the Washington Commanders.
Texansโ Lovie Smith on quarterback Davis Mills: โGives us our best chance to winโ
Read full article: Texansโ Lovie Smith on quarterback Davis Mills: โGives us our best chance to winโThe fine line between risk versus reward is one that Texans quarterback Davis Mills needs to walk more carefully.
Lovie Smith on Jalen Pitre: โWe donโt expect him to be Ronnie Lott right awayโ
Read full article: Lovie Smith on Jalen Pitre: โWe donโt expect him to be Ronnie Lott right awayโJalen 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.
Texans update: Eno Benjamin not practicing yet, Michael Dwumfour designated for return
Read full article: Texans update: Eno Benjamin not practicing yet, Michael Dwumfour designated for returnAs the Texans began practice Wednesday morning, their new running back wasnโt with his teammates on their indoor field.
Texansโ Lovie Smith not benching Davis Mills: โI just donโt think itโs timeโ
Read full article: Texansโ Lovie Smith not benching Davis Mills: โI just donโt think itโs timeโTexans 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.
Texansโ Lovie Smith not benching Davis Mills: โI just donโt think itโs timeโ
Read full article: Texansโ Lovie Smith not benching Davis Mills: โI just donโt think itโs timeโTexans 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.
Texansโ Tavierre Thomas on season debut: โI knocked off a lot of rustโ
Read full article: Texansโ Tavierre Thomas on season debut: โI knocked off a lot of rustโTavierre 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.
Texans notebook: Brandin Cooks to be involved โwithin a team concept,โ updates on Maliek Collins, Nico Collins
Read full article: Texans notebook: Brandin Cooks to be involved โwithin a team concept,โ 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, thereโs a matter of next steps for him and the organization.
โPretty special,โ Texansโ Lovie Smith salutes Dusty Baker, Astros on championship
Read full article: โPretty special,โ Texansโ Lovie Smith salutes Dusty Baker, Astros on championshipIn 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.
Lovie Smith on Tavierre Thomas: โOne of the toughest guys on our teamโ
Read full article: Lovie Smith on Tavierre Thomas: โOne of the toughest guys on our teamโTavierre Thomasโ return from a quadriceps injury did more than provide the defense and special teams with an experienced defensive back.
Lovie Smith: Brandin Cooks will be back in Texansโ building with the team Friday
Read full article: Lovie Smith: Brandin Cooks will be back in Texansโ building with the team FridayTexans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooksโ unresolved dispute with the team could end as soon as Friday, according to coach Lovie Smith.
Texansโ Jaleel Johnson records sack in first game back with team: โIt was like I never leftโ
Read full article: Texansโ Jaleel Johnson records sack in first game back with team: โIt was like I never leftโJaleel Johnson busted into the Tennessee Titans' backfield Sunday afternoon, sacking rookie quarterback Maliek Willis.
Texansโ Maliek Collins, Nico Collins expected to remain sidelined Thursday against Eagles
Read full article: Texansโ 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 encouraged by rookie linebacker Christian Harrisโ โaggressive, physicalโ style
Read full article: Texans encouraged by rookie linebacker Christian Harrisโ โaggressive, physicalโ styleChristian Harris wasnโt standing around while he was shedding rust accumulated since he strained his hamstring during training camp.
Texansโ Chris Moore full-go practice, Jon Greenard limited
Read full article: Texansโ Chris Moore full-go practice, Jon Greenard limitedTexans veteran wide receiver Chris Moore returned to practice Thursday morning, participating fully after missing aย game againstย the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a hip injury.
Texans coach Lovie Smith on Jack Easterby: โSometimes, divorce is a good thingโ
Read full article: Texans coach Lovie Smith on Jack Easterby: โSometimes, divorce is a good thingโLovie 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 practices, Brandin Cooks given rest day
Read full article: Texans wide receiver Nico Collins practices, Brandin Cooks given rest dayTexans 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.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins: โCatch it at the highest pointโ
Read full article: Texans wide receiver Nico Collins: โCatch it at the highest pointโElevating over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, Nico Collins exploited the size mismatch with his superior leaping ability to deliver an acrobatic sideline catch.
โStudent of the game,โ Texans coach Lovie Smith on linebacker Garret Wallow
Read full article: โStudent of the game,โ Texans coach Lovie Smith on linebacker Garret WallowGarret Wallow adeptly read the play, sprinting untouched into the Jacksonville Jaguarsโ backfield to tackle running back Travis Etienne Jr. for a loss.
Texans finally hit paydirt, win first game of season: โWe needed this as a teamโ
Read full article: Texans finally hit paydirt, win first game of season: โWe needed this as a teamโLovie Smith had repeatedly preached patience, and staying the course. The Texansโ first-year coach had even recited his glass half full philosophy, emphasizing positives that were often hard to see during a losing streak.
Texansโ Mario Addison active against Jaguars in first game back from groin injury
Read full article: Texansโ Mario Addison active against Jaguars in first game back from groin injuryVeteran defensive end Mario Addison is active against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being activated to the 53-man roster from injured reserve-designated for return.
Sources: Texans activate Mario Addison, rule out Jon Greenard, elevate Jordan Akins, Mason Schreck
Read full article: Sources: Texans activate Mario Addison, rule out Jon Greenard, elevate Jordan Akins, Mason SchreckThe 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 Derek Stingley Jr. upgraded to full participation
Read full article: Texans rookie Derek Stingley Jr. upgraded to full participationTexans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft,ย 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 Derek Stingley Jr. upgraded to full participation
Read full article: Texans rookie Derek Stingley Jr. upgraded to full participationTexans 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 Derek Stingley Jr., sidelined with left arm injury, โshould be good to goโ
Read full article: Texans rookie Derek Stingley Jr., sidelined with left arm injury, โshould be good to goโTexans 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 designating Mario Addison for return from injured reserve
Read full article: Texans designating Mario Addison for return from injured reserveTexans 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.
โHeโs our quarterbackโ: Lovie Smith affirms Davis Mills remains Texansโ QB1
Read full article: โHeโs our quarterbackโ: Lovie Smith affirms Davis Mills remains Texansโ QB1Texans coach Lovie Smith was unequivocal and firm in his stance Monday regarding struggling quarterback Davis Mills.
Texans coach Lovie Smith after latest loss: โWeโre not a good football team yetโ
Read full article: Texans coach Lovie Smith after latest loss: โWeโre not a good football team yetโInstead of unraveling late in the game during another epic collapse, as they have already done three times this season, the winless Texansโ latest defeat took a different path toward an identical outcome.
Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24
Read full article: Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24Justin 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.
Sources: Texans working out running backs Abram Smith and TyโSon Williams
Read full article: Sources: Texans working out running backs Abram Smith and TyโSon WilliamsThe Houston Texans are working out running backs Abram Smith and TyโSon Williams, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.
Texans rookie Dameon Pierce on latest loss: โThe frustration level is at 100โฒ
Read full article: Texans rookie Dameon Pierce on latest loss: โThe frustration level is at 100โฒStanding inside the visitorโs locker room, rookie running back Dameon Pierce summed up the exasperated mood surrounding the Texans.
Texansโ porous run defense trampled by Bears, shoddy tackling, gap integrity among the issues
Read full article: Texansโ porous run defense trampled by Bears, shoddy tackling, gap integrity among the issuesBulldozed and trampled by the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Texansโ shaky defense displayed shoddy tackling, substandard pursuit angles, and alignment issues.