Houston Texans

Texans let go of defensive coordinator Frank Bush

January 3, 2011

The Houston Texans defense finished the year ranked as one of the worst units in the NFL, prompting the team to relieve their coordinator of his duties. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Texans have fired defensive coordinator Frank Bush. Bush has been apart of the organization since 2007 and was promoted up to his [...]

Wade Phillips to become Texans defensive coordinator?

December 29, 2010

Many have speculated that Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak is on the verge of losing his job following a disappointing 2010 campaign. While that remains to be seen, the Texans might be bringing aboard a former head coach to run its defense. Per NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora, former Cowboys coach Wade Phillips is now a [...]

Bill Cowher eyes return to coaching

December 19, 2010

A very familiar name might be prowling a sideline near you in 2011. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, former Steelers coach and current CBS analyst Bill Cowher is ready to make a return to coaching next season, but has a wish list of sorts. Cowher is “adament” about the Giants, Dolphins, and Texans’ positions, in [...]

Andre Johnson, Cortland Finnegan each fined $25,000 for fighting

November 29, 2010

For their roles in Sunday’s mini melee, Texans receiver Andre Johnson and Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan have each been slapped with a pretty hefty fine. According to NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora, Johnson and Finnegan were fined $25,000 by the NFL for the fight that occurred in yesterday’s game. Both players will not be suspended. It [...]

Andre Johnson, Cortland Finnegan ejected after fighting; suspensions looming?

November 28, 2010

Though the game between the Titans and Texans has been in the books for about an hour, the dust still hasn’t settled on the two-player brawl that occurred between two All-Pro players. It all started in the fourth quarter when Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan was matched up on Texans receiver Andre Johnson. All game both [...]

Matt Schaub hospitalized with bursa sac injury in knee

November 17, 2010

This Sunday, the Houston Texans could have a new quarterback under center for the first time in close to two seasons. FOXSportsHouston is reporting that quarterback Matt Schaub was hospitalized last night with a knee injury — or “bursa sac issue”. The ailment, which didn’t require surgery, kept him out of today’s practice as well, [...]

Steve Smith, Owen Daniels ruled out for Week 10

November 12, 2010

The New York Giants and Houston Texans will each be without an offensive playmaker on Sunday. Giants receiver Steve Smith will miss Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with a strained pectoral injury. Smith hurt the pectoral in yesterday’s practice and, although he luckily avoided a full tear of the muscle, it’s expected to keep [...]

Andre Johnson ready to play Week 5

October 8, 2010

In all probability, it appears that the Houston Texans will be getting their elite receiver back on Sunday. According to reports by NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora and the Houston Chronicle, Andre Johnson is likely to play in Week 5 against the New York Giants. Although officially listed as questionable, Johnson should be good to go [...]