Texans Rumors & News

Bleacher Report "NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday the league office expects "full stadiums" for the 2021 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodell also discussed the vaccination rates around the NFL and whether he's confident the league can avoid coronavirus-related..." July 31

Pro Football Rumors "Randall Cobb is back in Green Bay, and the veteran receiver is taking a pay cut. ESPN’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that Cobb has restructured his contract. Specifically, Cobb and the Packers converted $4.075MM of the player’s $5.25MM salary into a..." July 31

Bleacher Report "The big NFL dominoes keep falling as training camps get rolling. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have patched things up, which was the biggest domino to consider before camps opened. Second overall pick Zach Wilson inked his rookie deal with the New York Jets,..." July 31

Bleacher Report "As the excitement for NFL action ramps up with training camps in progress, every team must iron out wrinkles. Some of those situations can change the complexion of a division race. Typically, quarterback questions dominate the headlines, specifically open competitions...." July 31

TMZ "The NFL Alumni association was paid a whopping $3,500,000 by the CDC to promote the COVID-19 vaccine, TMZ Sports has learned. U.S. Federal Procurement docs show the CDC and the NFL Alumni assoc. signed the multi-million dollar deal at the beginning of May. July 31

Yardbarker "As things stand heading into the first days of August, veteran journeyman Tyrod Taylor is set to start at quarterback for the Houston Texans ahead of Deshaun Watson for multiple reasons.  Taylor is Houston's default QB1 during training-camp sessions as Watson watches team..." July 30

Bleacher Report "Some of the biggest NFL free-agent dominoes have yet to fall with the 2021 preseason rapidly approaching. Headlined by edge-rusher Justin Houston, a few major names at premium positions remain available. Whether it's waiting for the right contract, fit or merely until an..." July 30

Pro Football Rumors "Despite being without a team at the start of training camp, Justin Houston is not considering retirement. The veteran edge rusher has received multiple offers this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler (on Twitter). Houston has been most..." July 29

Pro Football Rumors "Austin Reiter booked another workout, with the Texans, and the former Super Bowl starter may be on the verge of securing a landing spot. Reiter and the Texans are expected to continue discussing a deal that would end his months-long free agency stay, per Sports Talk 790’s..." July 29

Bleacher Report "Cleveland Browns center and NFLPA President JC Tretter believes that the NFL is trying to shame players who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine by implementing a wristband system as training camps started leaguewide this week. ESPN's Jake Trotter relayed quotes..." July 29

Sportsnaut "Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Green Bay Packers for the 2021 NFL season. It’s the best-case scenario for everyone involved, but it’s evident this might be his Last Dance in Green Bay. With more control over his future, Rodgers will likely be playing elsewhere in..." July 29

ESPN "For at least the fourth time this year, the best player on an NFL team is unhappy and either wants out or wants drastic change. The first three were elite quarterbacks -- Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson -- all making 30-plus million dollars..." July 29

Sportsnaut "The 2021 season is almost here and that means the coaching hot seat is starting back up with a new wave of names who will be among the next NFL coaches fired. Change is inevitable in the National Football League as organizations set higher standards for excellence and patience wears..." July 29

Total Pro Sports "Randall Cobb is free and couldn’t be any happier. The Packers sent a 2022 sixth-round draft pick to the Houston Texans to bring back Cobb, reuniting him with Aaron Rodgers and the team for which he starred for eight seasons. July 29

NFL.com "It didn't take long for the Xavien Howard trade saga to gain a little steam. A day after the veteran cornerback formally requested a trade, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that two playoff teams are among the clubs that have already made..." July 29

The Philadelphia Inquirer "A few minutes after the horn sounded Wednesday on the Eagles’ first day of training camp, Jalen Hurts rounded up a handful of wide receivers for a post-practice chat. The group consisted of DeVonta Smith, Travis Fulgham, John Hightower, and JJ Arcega-Whiteside, each of whom..." July 29

Bleacher Report "With training camp in progress across the NFL, coaches will begin the process of setting up their depth charts for the regular season. Going forward, we'll see in-house competition with three rounds of cuts as teams trim down rosters to 53 players by Aug. 31. July 29

The Score "Randall Cobb is back with the Green Bay Packers for one reason only: Aaron Rodgers wanted him. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Thursday he acquired the wide receiver from the Houston Texans to help end the standoff with his franchise..." July 29

CBS Sports "Seahawks safety Jamal Adams, Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, Cardinals edge rusher Chandler Jones and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers skipped the mandatory June minicamp..." July 29

Pro Football Talk "NFL players are doing a better job than the country as a whole of getting vaccinated. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said today that 87.9 percent of NFL players have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The United States as a whole is closer to 70 percent of adults with at..." July 29

Larry Brown Sports "For most players, the NFL stands for “Not For Long.” After all, perhaps more than any other professional sport in the world, the NFL is all about recent performance. Fortunes change quickly; today’s superstar could be tomorrow’s has-been. In some cases, talented players..." July 28

Sportsnaut "As the contract standoff between the Miami Dolphins and star cornerback Xavien Howard continues, his name will continue to persist in NFL trade rumors. That was magnified once Miami reported to camp. While Howard was with the rest of his teammates, the All-Pro cover guy officially..." July 28

Pro Football Talk "Deshaun Watson is at Texans training camp, but little else about his future with the team became clear during General Manager Nick Caserio’s Wednesday press conference. Caserio declined to answer a question about whether Watson’s made a trade request and said that..." July 28

The Big Lead "In a somewhat surprising development, Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson is both present and practicing at the first day of the team's training camp today. We found out yesterday that Watson would be in attendance, presumably to avoid the $50,000 per day fine the organization can levy if he..." July 28

Bleacher Report "Trade chatter is constant since NFL general managers are always checking in with other teams to gauge interest in players—either their own or the other squad's.  The desire to improve one's squads never stops. So, file the following under, "It..." July 28

Total Pro Sports "Tyrann Mathieu is clearly sick of all the hoopla surrounding two quarterbacks, who showed up to training camp after demanding trades in the offseason. Earlier today, Texans QB Deshaun Watson appeared in Texans cam after an offseason filled with allegations of sexual misconduct and him..." July 28

Pro Football Talk "The much-discussed return of Randall Cobb to Green Bay is officially happening. Cobb himself announced on Twitter that he is “COMING HOME,” with a picture of himself in a Packers uniform. " July 28

Yardbarker "Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is now facing 22 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual assault and misconduct and 10 criminal complaints, two of which were reportedly filed by women not suing the 25-year-old signal-caller.  Watson reportedly wishes to be..." July 27

Pro Football Talk "The Texans traded for receiver Anthony Miller on Saturday. They are in the process of trading receiver Randall Cobb to the Packers. The NFL’s transactions wire brought news that the Texans released receiver Donte Moncrief on Tuesday. The team lists..." July 27

CBS Sports "Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have managed to resolve their differences. For now. Our long national nightmare is over. For now. .psd-readMoreComponent{padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;border-top:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px..." July 27

ESPN "As the Houston Texans prepare to take the field at training camp Wednesday, don't expect to see Deshaun Watson, even though the quarterback reported to the facility on Sunday morning. Although Watson is on the team's roster, he's facing 22 civil..." July 27

New York Post "Deshaun Watson requested a trade from the Texans in January. Months later, he is facing lawsuits due to sexual misconduct allegations by 22 massage therapists. While the 25-year-old is a talented quarterback, former Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints general manager Randy..." July 27

Pro Football Talk "Aaron Rodgers has returned to the Packers, and Randall Cobb might not be far behind. The quarterback apparently will get his wish to get Cobb back on the Packers. .psd-readMoreComponent{padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;border-top:1px..." July 27

Yahoo! Sports "With Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson back in the fold (for now) and the team trying to trade him but wanting way too much given his current circumstances, Watson’s lawyer has shared with ESPN some of the details about Watson’s current circumstances. Via John..." July 26

Complex "After months of denying interest and rejecting calls about star quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Houston Texans finally shifted their stance on his availability. The Texans are now willing to listen to trade offers for Watson, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Watson, who..." July 26

BroBible "The Houston Texans are finally open to trading Deshaun Watson but it’s going to cost a team an arm and a leg. Over the weekend, Watson showed up to Texans camp to protect his contract and make sure he didn’t get fined despite threats earlier in the year that he was going..." July 26

Bleacher Report "As if Green Bay Packers fans didn't have enough to stress about.  On Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that contract extension talks between the Packers and All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams have "broken off," with..." July 26

The Big Lead "Deshaun Watson is still a member of the Houston Texans. This is despite the fact that Watson's personal quarterback coach, Quincy Avery, went on the Adam Schefter Podcast last week and said that Watson would be traded by Sunday. I think it's time to point out that..." July 26

Pro Football Talk "Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson reported for training camp without knowing whether the NFL will place him on paid leave. Watson still doesn’t know whether that will happen. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Watson and his representatives have heard..." July 26

Heavy "The Philadelphia Eagles remain the betting favorites to land Deshaun Watson in a trade. They are also the hot pick by numerous plugged-in national reporters to pull the trigger on a blockbuster deal for the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback. The latest tidbit comes..." July 26

Larry Brown Sports "The Houston Texans are reportedly open to trading Deshaun Watson, and it sounds like those close to the quarterback believe it is only a matter of time before he ends up with a new team. Quincy Avery, who has been Watson’s personal QB coach since Watson was in high school,..." July 26

Pro Football Talk "With quarterback Deshaun Watson showing up for training camp and with the NFL not instructing him to go home with pay, it’s time for the Texans to begin yelling “sell!” That’s precisely what they’ve done, leaking to the league-owned media outlet..." July 26

Total Pro Sports "This one is sure to raise a ton of eyebrows. On Monday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that 13 NFL staffers and four players have tested postive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated. July 26

Bleacher Report "All 32 NFL teams have at least 60 percent of their players vaccinated against COVID-19, while 10 clubs have crossed the 90 percent threshold. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the updated figures Monday, including that 83.6 percent of all players have received at least one..." July 26

ESPN "Former NFL offensive lineman and assistant coach Eugene Chung called the NFL's statement on its review of his claims that he was told during a job interview he "wasn't the right minority" "a little misleading." Chung, who is Asian American, said he has only..." July 26

Bleacher Report "The NFL returned to a more familiar state this offseason, which is great news for rookie undrafted free agents. For players signed after the draft, opportunity is everything, and last year's virtual offseason and lack of a preseason meant fewer opportunities for NFL..." July 26

Yahoo! Sports "The NFL wants teams to come up with a way to distinguish vaccinated from unvaccinated players on the practice field. Some teams are doing it. The NFL Players Association wants none to do it. “We did not agree to them and think they are unnecessary,” NFLPA president and..." July 26

USA Today "Ex-Tennessee Titans offensive tackle and current free agent, Dennis Kelly, is set to have a visit with his former team’s division rival, the Houston Texans. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, Kelly will meet with the Texans on Monday. Kelly already has a connection to..." July 26

Bleacher Report "NFL players have begun reporting to training camps, which means the 2021 season has unofficially begun. Games aren't yet ongoing, of course, but teams are laying the foundations for the regular season. From position battles and scheme installations to injury rehab and just..." July 25

Larry Brown Sports "Deshaun Watson is still facing lawsuits from several massage therapists who have accused the star quarterback of sexual misconduct. He also remains under investigation by the NFL, but he reported to the Houston Texans on Sunday. Could that be a sign that Watson is going to be cleared to play..." July 25