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Texans | Deshaun Watson has not asked for trade yet Sun Jan 17, 12:29 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson has not asked the Texans for a trade at this point, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The key term in the headline is 'yet.' Watson's relationship with the Texans seems to be done and done. He has a no-trade clause in his contract which means the Texans cannot just send him to the highest bidder. We'll see if Watson requests the trade in the near future and picks his destination. |
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Texans | Deshaun Watson 'just wants out' Sat Jan 16, 02:33 PM
Houston Texas QB Deshaun Watson remains unhappy with the direction of the franchise, and 'just wants out,' a source close to Watson told Sports Illustrated in an online article posted Saturday, Jan. 16.
| Footballguys view: Most reports indicate that Watson's relationship with the franchise is past the point of no return. There have been some team-friendly reports saying things can get worked out but we're not so sure. Watson has a no-trade clause in his contract, meaning he gets to call his shot where he wants to go. The Dolphins is a team that some speculate Watson could have as his destination of choice. |
Deshaun Watson player page
Texans | Brandon Staley sought for HOU interview Thu Jan 14, 09:02 AM
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley has been requested for an interview for the Houston Texans' head coaching position.
Link to story Texans | Houston activates trio Wed Jan 13, 06:56 PM
Houston Texans G Hjalte Froholdt, LB Whitney Mercilus and DB Eric Murray were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyWhitney Mercilus player page
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Texans | Deshaun Watson unlikely to demand trade Tue Jan 12, 11:01 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson's 'displeasure with the way the organization has been run of late is indeed real, but it will not lead to his asking out,' according to 'someone familiar with his thinking' via Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle.
| Footballguys view: Will he or won't he? That's the biggest question around the Texans right now. Watson has a no-trade clause in his contract so it's not like the Texans can shop him. He'd have to sign off on whatever team is to trade for his services, and some have speculated that could be the Dolphins. Watson's relationship with the Texans in fractured, so the answer to 'will he or won't he' is a wait-and-see at the moment. |
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Texans | Eric Bieniemy set to meet with Houston Tue Jan 12, 01:44 PM
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy received a request from the Houston Texans to interview for their head-coaching position on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: This move might be too little, too late for the Texans. They missed the window to interview Bieniemy when the Chiefs were on bye. Now, they'd have to wait until after the Super Bowl (or when the Chiefs get eliminated) to talk to him. Franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson is upset, for many reasons but also because the Texans didn't initially interview Bieniemy. He's one of the hottest head-coaching candidates out there. |
Texans | Seven players set free Mon Jan 11, 07:03 PM
Houston Texans practice squad LB Davin Bellamy, CB Anthony Chesley, LB Emmanuel Ellerbee, DT Willie Henry, OT Elijah Nkansah, CB Manny Patterson and WR Artavis Scott had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to storyWillie Henry player page
Artavis Scott player page
Texans | David Culley likely to interview with Houston Mon Jan 11, 02:19 PM
Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach/receivers coach David Culley is expected to interview with the Houston Texans for their head-coaching vacancy in the near future, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | Houston to speak with Leslie Frazier Mon Jan 11, 01:25 PM
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is scheduled to interview with the Houston Texans for their head-coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Texans | Jim Caldwell gaining traction with HOU Mon Jan 11, 12:43 PM
Former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell is buzzing around league circles as a strong candidate for the Houston Texans' head coaching spot.
Link to story Texans | Tim Kelly talks with Houston about promotion Fri Jan 8, 05:36 PM
Houston Texans offensive corner Tim Kelly interviewed for the team's head-coaching vacancy Friday, Jan. 8, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | New GM a Deshaun Watson fan Fri Jan 8, 01:01 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson received backing from new general manager Nick Caserio on Friday, Jan. 8. 'He's our quarterback,' Caserio said at his introductory news conference. 'I can't tell you how much respect and admiration have for him as a player.'
| Footballguys view: Watson may not be a fan of the move to add Caserio. The team is trying to patch things up with their superstar quarterback, and of course Caserio is a fan of Watson -- because everyone should be. Watson was left in the dark on this hiring, and that's not what the team supposedly promised him. We'll see if Watson is more involved in the hiring of the next head coach. There is buzz about Watson wanting a trade but that seems more like sports radio talk than anything real right now. |
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Texans | Matt Eberflus declines HOU interview Fri Jan 8, 11:19 AM
Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus declined an interview with the Houston Texans for their head coaching vacancy.
Link to story Texans | Deshaun Watson giving team silent treatment Thu Jan 7, 07:46 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson is reportedly 'extremely unhappy' with the Texans' front office after team owner Cal McNair suggested the quarterback would have a voice in the selection of Houston's new general manager and head coach, only to have no input on the selection of new general manager Nick Caserio. Watson has reportedly not spoken to the Texans 'in the last few days' despite the team's attempts to reach out to him.
| Footballguys view: Watson is clearly not happy with the direction the team is taking. There are rumblings that Watson could ask for a trade but that seems unlikely at this point. We'll see if there's some way the two sides can come together. Watson was supposed to be involved in the process of choosing the next head coach, and he did give input on the GM decision. The Texans did not inform him about Caserio and he instead found out about the move on social media. It seems pretty reasonable for the team to keep their superstar quarterback in the loop. |
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Texans | Houston parts with Greg Mancz Thu Jan 7, 05:46 PM
Houston Texans OL Greg Mancz was released from the practice squad Thursday, Jan. 7.
Link to story Texans | Deshaun Watson may want out Thu Jan 7, 01:47 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson has pondered the possibility of requesting a trade, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: Watson tweeted out 'some things never change' after the Texans hired GM Nick Caserio earlier this week. He was already unhappy with coach Bill O'Brien and now it seems Watson is disgruntled with the front office too. If the Texans were to trade him away they would get a king's ransom in return. |
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Texans | Nick Caserio highly paid Wed Jan 6, 08:27 PM
Updating a previous story, Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio signed a six-year contract that makes him one of the three highest-paid general managers in the NFL, according to a source Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Link to story Texans | Nick Caserio the new GM in Houston Tue Jan 5, 10:22 PM
The Houston Texans have hired New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as their new general manager Tuesday, Jan. 5, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: It's an interesting move for the Texans. Caserio won't have much to work with in terms of draft picks and salary cap space (thanks to Bill O'Brien). He does have superstar QB Deshaun Watson, and putting the best talent around him should be priority no.1 for Caserio. |
Texans | Nick Caserio talking with Houston Tue Jan 5, 02:29 PM
New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio is reportedly set to interview with the Houston Texans for their general manager vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 5, according to sources.
Link to story Texans | Houston meets with Trent Kirchner about GM job Tue Jan 5, 01:32 PM
Seattle Seahawks vice president of player personnel Trent Kirchner is reportedly interviewing with the Houston Texans for their general manager vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 5, according to sources.
Link to story Texans | Omar Khan interview for vacant GM job Mon Jan 4, 11:25 PM
The Houston Texans interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers director of football and business operations Omar Khan for their vacant general manager position Monday, Jan. 4. Khan is considered a salary cap expert.
Link to story Texans | Two futures deals handed out by Houston Mon Jan 4, 05:28 PM
Houston Texans OL Beau Benzchawel and CB Brandon Z. Williams were signed to futures deals Monday, Jan. 4.
Link to story Texans | Houston keeping J'Mon Moore around Mon Jan 4, 03:52 PM
Houston Texans WR J'Mon Moore was signed to a futures contract Monday, Jan. 4.
Link to storyJ'Mon Moore player page
Texans | Houston inks two to futures deals Mon Jan 4, 02:22 PM
Houston Texans C Cohl Cabral and LS Anthony Kukwa were signed to futures contract Monday, Jan. 4.
Link to story Texans | Curtis Bolton sticking with Houston Mon Jan 4, 02:14 PM
Houston Texans LB Curtis Bolton signed a futures contract to remain with the team Monday, Jan. 4.
Link to story Texans | HOU interested in Matt Eberflus Mon Jan 4, 10:23 AM
Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has interest from the Houston Texans in its head coaching vacancy. They've requested permission to interview him.
Link to story Texans | HOU wants Nick Caserio Mon Jan 4, 10:06 AM
New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio is being sought for an interview for the Houston Texans' general manager opening.
Link to story Texans | Houston puts up good fight in Week 17 Sun Jan 3, 08:25 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson completed 28-of-39 passes for 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans while running for 12 yards. RB David Johnson ran for 84 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, while adding three grabs for 36 yards. WR Brandin Cooks ended with 11 receptions, 166 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets, and WR Keke Coutee finished with six catches and 90 yards.
Link to storyBrandin Cooks player page
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Texans | Duke Johnson inactive Sun Jan 3, 03:30 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) has been declared inactive for the Week 17 game.
Link to storyDuke Johnson Jr player page
Texans | Week 17 Houston Texans inactives Sun Jan 3, 02:56 PM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Phillip Gaines, S Geno Stone, OT Laremy Tunsil, WR Damion Ratley, RB Duke Johnson and QB Josh McCown inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Duke Johnson being out helps David Johnson's bottom line for fantasy today as the Texans try to deny the Titans the division title. |
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Texans | Laremy Tunsil unlikely to play Sun Jan 3, 10:57 AM
Houston Texans OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) is not expected to play in the team's Week 17 game against the Tennessee Titans, according to a source. He had been listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing all week.
Link to story Texans | Brandin Cooks wants to stay Sun Jan 3, 12:24 AM
Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks said Friday, Jan. 1, that he wants to remain with the team in 2021 and continue to grow with QB Deshaun Watson.
Link to storyBrandin Cooks player page
Texans | Two added to practice squad Sat Jan 2, 06:42 PM
Houston Texans practice squad OG Beau Benzschawel and C Greg Mancz were added to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 2, and will be available for the Week 17 game.
Link to story Texans | Steven Mitchell signed to active roster Sat Jan 2, 06:40 PM
Houston Texans practice squad WR Steven Mitchell Jr. was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Jan. 2. The team also placed OT Brent Qvale (concussion) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Texans | Keke Coutee will be available Fri Jan 1, 06:39 PM
Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyKeke Coutee player page
Texans | Duke Johnson questionable Fri Jan 1, 06:28 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.
Link to storyDuke Johnson Jr player page
Texans | Houston's injury report for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 03:35 PM
Houston Texans OL Brent Qvale (concussion) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans. OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and RB Duke Johnson (neck) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. WR Keke Coutee (foot) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Duke Johnson could play, but David Johnson is hot, coming off of his two best games of the year, and should still be in Week 17 lineups. |
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Texans | Keke Coutee limited Thu Dec 31, 07:02 PM
Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
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Texans | Limited practice for Duke Johnson Thu Dec 31, 06:57 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyDuke Johnson Jr player page
Texans | Geno Stone added to the roster Thu Dec 31, 06:34 PM
Houston Texans S Geno Stone was activated from the Exempt/Commissioner Permission list Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Texans | Houston's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 31, 04:57 PM
Houston Texans OL Brent Qvale (concussion) and OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. WR Keke Coutee (foot), CB Phillip Gaines (knee) and RB Duke Johnson (neck) were limited.
Link to storyPhillip Gaines player page
Duke Johnson Jr player page
Keke Coutee player page
Texans | Wednesday practice report for Texans Wed Dec 30, 06:12 PM
Houston Texans OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) and OT Brent Qvale (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. CB Phillip Gaines (knee) was limited during practice. The Texans did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the injury report is an estimation.
Link to storyPhillip Gaines player page
Texans | Keke Coutee a limited participant Wed Dec 30, 06:08 PM
Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Texans did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyKeke Coutee player page
Texans | Duke Johnson limited Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 06:00 PM
Houston Texans RB Duke Johnson (neck) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Texans did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyDuke Johnson Jr player page
Texans | Houston holding four for Week 17 Tue Dec 29, 06:46 PM
Houston Texans C Beau Benzschawel, C Cohl Cabral, DB Anthony Chesley and WR J'Mon Moore were chosen as protected practice squad players for Week 17 Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Link to storyJ'Mon Moore player page
Texans | Houston snags Geno Stone off the wire Tue Dec 29, 04:13 PM
Free-agent S Geno Stone (Ravens) was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Link to story Texans | Damion Ratley joins 53-man roster Mon Dec 28, 07:09 PM
Houston Texans practice squad WR Damion Ratley was signed to the 53-man roster Monday, Dec. 28.
Link to storyDamion Ratley player page
Texans | C.J. Prosise gets the boot Mon Dec 28, 04:29 PM
Houston Texans RB C.J. Prosise was waived Monday, Dec. 28.
Link to storyC.J. Prosise player page
Texans | Deshaun Watson says he'll play Mon Dec 28, 09:34 AM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (hand) said he'll play in Week 17 despite a hand injury he suffered when his hand was caught underneath a facemask on the follow through of a throw.
| Footballguys view: The injury looked painful as Watson was trying to complete a pass and had his hand caught. The team will likely limit him in practice this week. |
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Texans | Another busy day for Zach Cunningham Mon Dec 28, 03:22 AM
Houston Texans LB Zach Cunningham registered 14 tackles (nine solo) in Week 16 versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
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