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Texans | Shyheim Carter agrees to terms Sun May 16, 03:31 PM
Free-agent CB Shyheim Carter (Falcons) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Sunday, May 16, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Texans | Garret Wallow inks rookie pact Sat May 15, 10:24 PM
Houston Texans fifth-round draft pick LB Garret Wallow (Texas Christian) signed his four-year contract with the team Saturday, May 15. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Texans | Houston adds two college FAs Fri May 14, 05:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent OT Carson Green (Texas A&M) and C Ryan McCollum (Texas A&M) signed with the Houston Texans Friday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Texans | Two more Houston rookies sign Wed May 12, 08:25 PM
Houston Texans TE Brevin Jordan and DT Roy Lopez both signed four-year rookie contracts Wednesday, May 12. Financial terms of the contracts weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Jordan is an athletic tight end who can get open down the seam. He can create large windows for his quarterback and is a player we'll monitor closely as he potentially moves to the top of the Texans depth chart at the tight end position. |
Texans | Ha Ha Clinton-Dix trying out for Houston Wed May 12, 07:23 PM
Free-agent S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Bears) will participate in the Houston Texans minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source Wednesday, May 12.
Link to storyHa Ha Clinton-Dix player page
Texans | Nico Collins signs rookie pact Wed May 12, 06:42 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins signed his four-year rookie contract with the Houston Texans Wednesday, May 12, according to his agents. Financials terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Collins is a big-bodied rookie from Michigan the Texans picked up in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. He knows how to use his frame to box out smaller defenders and can use his build up speed to attack a defense deep. Collins will push for a job behind Brandin Cooks on the depth chart. |
Texans | Neville Hewitt agrees to terms Fri May 7, 03:53 PM
Free-agent LB Neville Hewitt (Jets) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Houston Texans Friday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyNeville Hewitt player page
Texans | Neville Hewitt visiting Houston Thu May 6, 06:34 PM
Free-agent LB Neville Hewitt (Jets) is meeting with the Houston Texans Thursday, May 6, according to a source.
Link to storyNeville Hewitt player page
Texans | Rob Kisiel handed his walking papers Mon May 3, 11:36 PM
Houston Texans director of pro personnel Rob Kisiel was fired Monday, May 3.
Link to story Texans | Houston inks two UDFA receivers Mon May 3, 12:43 AM
Undrafted free-agent WRs Marlon Williams (Central Florida) and Damon Hazelton (Missouri) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans on Sunday, May 2.
| Footballguys view: Williams was an ascending talent in college at UCF, ranking 5th in the FBS in receiving yards per game (129.9) last year. He led all FBS receivers in broken tackles and has no problem running through arm tackles. Williams is not overly fast and may struggle to create separation in the NFL. |
Texans | Nico Collins lands in Houston Fri Apr 30, 11:03 PM
Michigan WR Nico Collins was selected by the Houston Texans with the 89th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Collins has a nice size/speed combination and knows how to use his frame to his advantage. He can make contested catches but scouts were concerned about how many he has to make because he lacks separation ability. We'll see if Collins can work on that skill to become a better pro. |
Texans | Houston selects Davis Mills Fri Apr 30, 09:45 PM
Stanford QB Davis Mills was selected by the Houston Texans with the 67th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Mills only played in 11 games at Stanford, so he's raw in terms of experience. He has athleticism but medical checks had to be a concern due to multiple knee injuries in college. Mills projects as a developmental quarterback. |
Texans | Houston adds DeMarcus Walker Fri Apr 16, 05:27 PM
Free-agent DE DeMarcus Walker (Broncos) signed with the Houston Texans Friday, April 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyDeMarcus Walker player page
Texans | GM mum on Deshaun Watson Fri Apr 16, 12:35 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson is currently facing more than 20 civil lawsuits, but general manager Nick Caserio is refusing to get into specifics on the issue, Watson's future or the team's possible contingency plans at quarterback. 'I know (owner) Cal (McNair) ... put a letter out a few weeks ago, just relative to the organizational stance, relative to where we are. So I don't have anything to add other than it's a legal process,' Caserio said Friday, April 16 in a pre-draft news conference. 'We're respectful of the legal process and where that is. So we're focused on today. We're focused on getting ready for the offseason program and getting ready for the draft. So that's where our focus is.'
| Footballguys view: The Texans will trade Watson when they can. Watson's legal proceedings need to be resolved before any team out there is going to give up likely still a significant haul for the star quarterback. We may not have any clarity on this situation any time soon, so Watson may not be dealt until before the start of the regular season. With the draft less than two weeks away it seems foolish to think he can be traded by then. This could go well into the summer. |
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Texans | Lane Taylor on track for camp Thu Apr 15, 03:11 PM
Houston Texans OG Lane Taylor (knee) is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but should be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story Texans | Lane Taylor lands with Houston Thu Apr 15, 12:50 PM
Free agent OG Lane Taylor (Packers) on Thursday, April 16, agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Houston Texans, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | Houston waiting to hear from Nick Easton Tue Apr 13, 03:35 PM
Free-agent OG Nick Easton (Saints) has recently received a 'reasonable' contract offer from the Houston Texans but is still 'pondering his options,' according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Link to story Texans | Jaleel Johnson contract details Tue Apr 13, 01:57 AM
Houston Texans DT Jaleel Johnson signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the club that includes $400,000 guaranteed.
Link to storyJaleel Johnson player page
Texans | Two removed from roster Mon Apr 12, 05:28 PM
Houston Texans WR Stevie Mitchell and OG Beau Benzschawel were waived Monday, April 12.
Link to story Texans | Deshaun Watson deal unlikely Mon Apr 12, 09:24 AM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson is 'very unlikely' to be traded with the legal situation swirling around him, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: It's still too soon to determine whether or not Watson is going to get traded. In fact, a trade by the draft has always been somewhat unrealistic. However, a trade before the start of the regular season could still be in the mix if the legal situation is cleared up. |
Deshaun Watson player page
Texans | DeMarcus Walker meets with HOU Thu Apr 8, 04:33 PM
Free-agent DE DeMarcus Walker (Broncos) recently met with the Houston Texans.
Link to storyDeMarcus Walker player page
Texans | No timetable for Jordan Jenkins Thu Apr 8, 04:23 PM
Houston Texans LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder) said there is no timetable for his return from a torn labrum.
Link to storyJordan Jenkins player page
Texans | Jaleel Johnson signing with Houston Wed Apr 7, 07:51 PM
Free-agent DT Jaleel Johnson (Vikings) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Houston Texans Wednesday, April 7.
Link to storyJaleel Johnson player page
Texans | A.J. Moore officially signs Wed Apr 7, 05:34 PM
Houston Texans restricted free-agent DB A.J. Moore signed his RFA tender Wednesday, April 7.
Link to story Texans | Tender withdrawn for P.J. Hall Wed Apr 7, 05:28 PM
Houston Texans DT P.J. Hall had his qualifying offer withdrawn Wednesday, April 7, and is now a free agent.
Link to storyP.J. Hall player page
Texans | Antony Auclair wrapping up deal with Houston Tue Apr 6, 11:39 PM
Free-agent TE Antony Auclair (Buccaneers) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Texans on Tuesday, April 6.
Link to storyAntony Auclair player page
Texans | Houston meets with two FAs Mon Apr 5, 06:10 PM
Free-agent OG Lane Taylor (Packers) and DT Jaleel Johnson (Vikings) recently met with the Houston Texans.
Link to storyJaleel Johnson player page
Texans | Roderick Johnson re-signs with Houston Sat Apr 3, 04:05 PM
Free-agent OT Roderick Johnson (Texans) is re-signing with the Houston Texans on a one-year contract, according to a source Saturday, April 3. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Texans | Alex Smith a possibility Fri Apr 2, 01:35 PM
Free agent QB Alex Smith (Washington) is a candidate to sign with the Houston Texans if it becomes clear that QB Deshaun Watson won't be available for the 2021 season -- due to a trade, holdout or otherwise, according to a NFL Network report Friday, April 2.
| Footballguys view: The Texans already added Tyrod Taylor (free agent) and Ryan Finley (trade) this offseason. Smith could compete with Taylor if Watson is not with the team anymore. Once Watson's off-field issues are cleared up, we should see the Texans make moves to trade him away. |
Alex Smith player page
Texans | Zach Cunningham restructures Tue Mar 30, 09:21 AM
Houston Texans LB Zach Cunningham restructured his contract Tuesday, March 30, to create $5.6325 million in salary cap space.
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Texans | Jonathan Weeks re-signs with Houston Thu Mar 25, 01:50 PM
Free agent C/LS Jonathan Weeks on Thursday, March 25, agreed to terms on a one-year, $1,075 million contract to re-sign with the Houston Texans. The deal includes a $137,500 signing bonus.
Link to story Texans | Whitney Mercilus restructures deal Wed Mar 24, 10:47 PM
Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus restructured his contract Wednesday, March 24, converting 2022 and 2023 to voidable years.
Link to storyWhitney Mercilus player page
Texans | Terrance Mitchell officially joins Texans Wed Mar 24, 05:37 PM
Free-agent DB Terrance Mitchell (Browns) officially signed with the Houston Texans Wednesday, March 24. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Link to storyTerrance Mitchell player page
Texans | Houston promotes Greg Grissom Wed Mar 24, 02:46 PM
Houston Texans senior vice president of corporate development Greg Grissom was named as the franchise's new team president Wednesday, March 24.
Link to story Texans | Jonathan Weeks now expected back Tue Mar 23, 07:58 PM
Free-agent LS Jonathan Weeks (Texans) is expected to re-sign with the Houston Texans, according to sources Tuesday, March 23.
Link to story Texans | Chad Hansen dismissed Tue Mar 23, 07:05 PM
Houston Texans WR Chad Hansen was released Tuesday, March 23.
Link to storyChad Hansen player page
Texans | Anthony Kukwa let go Tue Mar 23, 01:34 PM
Houston Texans LS Anthony Kukwa was released Tuesday, March 23.
Link to story Texans | Houston pursuing Sammy Watkins Mon Mar 22, 06:34 PM
Free-agent WR Sammy Watkins (Chiefs) has received interest from the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: The Texans have added some wide receivers this offseason but could be looking for more help. Watkins is making a tour around the league to find a new home for 2021. |
Sammy Watkins player page
Texans | Houston signs with Hardy Nickerson Mon Mar 22, 05:25 PM
Free-agent LB Hardy Nickerson Jr. (Vikings) signed with the Houston Texans Monday, March 22, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyHardy Nickerson Jr player page
Texans | Houston interested in Nick Easton Mon Mar 22, 02:40 PM
Free-agent OG Nick Easton (Saints) is scheduled to meet with the Houston Texans in the next few days, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | Chris Conley joining Houston Mon Mar 22, 01:29 PM
Free-agent WR Chris Conley (Jaguars) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Houston Texans Monday, March 22, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Conley has speed but drops and concentration problems have plagued him as a pro. With Will Fuller moving on in free agency, the Texans needed more help at the position. Conley will be in the mix with guys like Donte Moncrief and Alex Erickson to establish a pecking order opposite/behind Brandin Cooks. |
Chris Conley player page
Texans | Chris Conley tries out Sun Mar 21, 11:27 AM
Free-agent WR Chris Conley (Jaguars) visited the Houston Texans recently for a tryout, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: Conley still has speed to get down the field but concentration problems have plagued him over a couple of different stops in the NFL. The Texans need to find better wide receiver depth and they may think Conley fits the bill. |
Chris Conley player page
Texans | Jordan Jenkins expected to sign Sat Mar 20, 12:59 PM
Free agent LB Jordan Jenkins (Jets) will sign with the Houston Texans on Saturday, March 20.
Link to storyJordan Jenkins player page
Texans | Houston inks Phillip Lindsay Fri Mar 19, 08:13 PM
Free-agent RB Phillip Lindsay (Broncos) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $3.25 million with the Houston Texans on Friday, March 19.
| Footballguys view: Lindsay now joins a backfield with Mark Ingram and David Johnson. After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, Lindsay struggled in Pat Shurmur's offense with the Broncos in 2020. Now, he gets a fresh start and brings an explosive playmaking element to the position the Texans don't have. We'll see if he can win the starting job or at least a large role in what should be a RBBC for the Texans in 2021. |
Phillip Lindsay player page
Texans | Ryan Finley trade update Fri Mar 19, 05:55 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans QB Ryan Finley and a 2021 seventh-round pick were received from the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick Houston acquired from Miami, according to a source.
Link to storyRyan Finley player page
Texans | Ryan Finley acquired in trade Fri Mar 19, 01:43 PM
QB Ryan Finley on Friday, March 19, was acquired by the Houston Texans in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. In return, the teams will swap undisclosed late-round picks in the 2021 draft. Finley was going to be released prior to the deal.
| Footballguys view: Finley is a big-bodied pocket passer who should be seen as a developmental quarterback. The Texans have Tyrod Taylor as their starter if Deshaun Watson is traded, stays away from the team or is suspended. Finley will continue to develop but with a new team. |
Ryan Finley player page
Texans | Cole Toner signing with Houston Fri Mar 19, 12:39 PM
Free agent OL Cole Toner on Friday, March 19, reached an agreement to sign with the Houston Texans.
Link to story Texans | Cameron Johnston signs with HOU Fri Mar 19, 09:55 AM
Free-agent P Cameron Johnston (Eagles) signed a three-year, $8 million deal with the Houston Texans Friday, March 19. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus and $3 million in guaranteed money.
Link to story Texans | Alex Erickson lands in Houston Thu Mar 18, 10:26 PM
Free-agent WR Alex Erickson (Bengals) signed a one-year deal with the Houston Texans Thursday, March 18, according to a source.
Link to storyAlex Erickson player page
Texans | Houston signing Donte Moncrief Thu Mar 18, 10:09 PM
Free-agent WR Donte Moncrief (Patriots) agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans Thursday, March 18, according to a source.
Link to storyDonte Moncrief player page
