Houston Texans

Texans preparing to pursue Asomugha

July 5, 2011

While the Dallas Cowboys will do what most NFL quarterbacks can’t — and that’s pass on Nnamdi Asomugha — the other Texas-based team appears to be a viable candidate for the All-Pro cornerback. According to NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora, the Houston Texans plan to be aggressive when free agency begins, and will join several teams [...]

Let’s make a deal: Owen Daniels, A.J. Hawk, Pierre Thomas get new contracts

March 3, 2011

Thankfully, the NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed to a 24-hour extension in the labor talks, temporarily preventing a lockout from officially occurring. While teams are not permitted to negotiate with free agents during that time span, they’re allowed to lock up their own players; and several teams took advantage of that fact. While [...]

Texans release Eugene Wilson, four others

February 18, 2011

As ESPN’s Adam Schefter put it, there’s “not much safety in being a safety” in the NFL, at least for today. Indianapolis’ Bob Sanders was already cut, as was St. Louis’ O.J. Atogwe. Now it’s time to add Eugene Wilson to the list. Wilson, along with four of his teammates, were released by the Houston [...]

Texans sticking with Gary Kubiak as head coach

January 3, 2011

Now that they’ve fired former defensive coordinator Frank Bush, the Houston Texans won’t be writing up any other pink-slips today as Black Monday comes to a close. According to the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, Texans owner Bob McNair has confirmed that Gary Kubiak will remain the team’s head coach for a sixth season. McClain predicted [...]

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 [...]