Texans Rumors & News

Pro Football Rumors "Tyrod Taylor will return to practice on Wednesday, head coach David Culley announced. Culley added that Taylor “was our starting quarterback, [so] when he’s healthy, he’ll be our starting quarterback." Taylor has been on IR ever since his Week 2..." October 25

Total Pro Sports "Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that “the hope, belief, the expectation” is that Texans QB Deshaun Watson will be traded before the November 2 deadline. Rapoport added multiple teams are still interested in trading for Watson, despite the report from last week that a..." October 25

Bleacher Report "With nearly half of the 2021 NFL season in the rearview, many franchises are faced with the reality that the playoffs just aren't in the cards. For these teams, it's time to consider playing for the future instead of the postseason. As the midpoint of the season approaches, so..." October 25

Clutch Points "Since their ugly Week 1 loss, the Green Bay Packers have one of football’s hottest teams as they’ve won 6 games straight. That puts them at 6-1 and 2.5 games ahead of the Minnesota Vikings, the next closest team to them in the NFC North. Perhaps the test to see if the..." October 25

Bleacher Report "While the Miami Dolphins have been the overwhelming focus of trade rumors for Deshaun Watson, it appears the Carolina Panthers are another potential strong suitor. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN made an appearance Monday on SportsCenter and said Carolina's loss to the New York Giants..." October 25

SI "Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is not pushing the franchise's football personnel to trade for Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to NBC Sports' Peter King. That report comes as last week the Houston Chronicle reported that a trade that would send Watson to Miami..." October 25

Sportsnaut "The 2021 NFL season is officially underway and Week 7 delivered some surprising performances across the league. With high-scoring games scattered throughout Week 7, there’s plenty of shakeup among the top defenses in the NFL. One thing to keep in mind, the state of defensive..." October 25

Bleacher Report "The NFL playoffs are still a few months out, but it's already becoming clear which potential participants are flawed. Some teams appear poised for a postseason run but are still one or two pieces short of becoming a high-end Super Bowl contender. Others are going to have a tough..." October 25

Sportsnaut "Losers of six consecutive games, there’s a darn good chance that the Miami Dolphins are going to go into full-scale sellers mode ahead of the Nov. 2 NFL trade deadline. Miami entered the season with playoff aspirations after a surprising 10-win 2020 campaign. Unfortunately, an..." October 25

Larry Brown Sports "Rumors of a potential Deshaun Watson trade have intensified this week, with the Miami Dolphins named as the most likely suitor. It’s easy to imagine those rumors are taking a bit of a toll on Miami’s current quarterback. After Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons,..." October 24

Sportsnaut "The Houston Texans have become the most active team on the NFL transaction wire in 2021, but a Deshaun Watson trade may not be the only move the organization makes by the Nov. 2 deadline. Houston, in the first year of its rebuild, signed a number of NFL veterans..." October 24

Pro Football Talk "The window closes in nine days. There continues to be a good chance that, by 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 2, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will be a member of the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, as we’ve known for weeks, really wants Watson...." October 24

Larry Brown Sports "The Miami Dolphins have been viewed for months as the most likely suitor for Deshaun Watson if the quarterback is traded. They are not, however, the only team that has expressed interest in the star quarterback. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported on Sunday that there are several teams..." October 24

Clutch Points "The will-they-won’t-they trade saga starring Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans will once again take center stage as the NFL trade deadline nears and rumors fly. But Watson isn’t the only name already gaining traction among trade circles. According..." October 24

Pro Football Talk "The NFL has the ability to place quarterback Deshaun Watson on paid leave given his current legal issues, if the NFL decides to do so. The NFL has yet to decide whether it will or won’t place Watson on paid leave, if he’s traded. That’s the same attitude..." October 24

Clutch Points "The Tennessee Titans have had a roller coaster of a season so far, but the machine seems to be picking up steam. The offense has looked amazing the last couple of weeks, while the defense needs help in the secondary. With the NFL trade deadline right around the corner, we take a..." October 24

Larry Brown Sports "The 2021 NFL regular season is now in Week 7 — boy, does it go by fast — and to say there have been a few surprises that stand out would be an understatement. Things got off to a fast start league-wide and have not slowed down one bit. Whether it’s on the field or..." October 24

Bleacher Report "Edge-rushers Melvin Ingram and L.J. Collier are among the biggest names being discussed ahead of the 2021 NFL trade deadline.  Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Pittsburgh Steelers have received calls on Ingram, while the Seattle Seahawks have been considering moving..." October 24

Heavy "If the New England Patriots hope to make the postseason and to be a force for the rest of the regular season, they need to shore up two areas of their roster. The team needs to find some depth in the secondary. They were exposed last week by an explosive Dallas Cowboys..." October 23

Larry Brown Sports "The Arizona Cardinals changed the trajectory of their franchise by trading away running back David Johnson in 2020. Now Johnson is sharing what the most difficult part about getting traded was. Johnson, who was sent to the Houston Texans for star receiver DeAndre Hopkins, said in..." October 23

Clutch Points "Despite their hot start to the 2021-22 season, the Baltimore Ravens could still look to make a few roster changes that could separate them from other AFC contenders. With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching, the Ravens will have some big decisions to make if they want to add..." October 23

Bleacher Report "The 2022 NFL free-agent market will feature droves of players who sign eye-popping contracts. Fans know the big hitters. Davante Adams, Allen Robinson II, Chris Godwin, Brandon Scherff, Akiem Hicks and Chandler Jones are some of the guys about to top the list. October 23

Pro Football Talk "The Cardinals aren’t just heavy favorites over the Texans on Sunday. They’re the heaviest favorites of this NFL season. Arizona is now listed as an 18-point favorite over Houston at most sports books, which is the biggest point spread so far in the 2021 season.  " October 23

Pro Football Talk "When Randall Cobb was traded from Houston to Green Bay this offseason, he joked that it was like getting out of prison. This week Whitney Mercilus signed with Green Bay after being cut by Houston, and he decided not to wade into that particular..." October 23

Pro Football Talk "The news that emerged this week is significant, and appropriate. The NFL and the retired players who filed a major class action regarding the failure to warn and protect them against head injuries have reached a revised settlement that eradicates the discriminatory practice of..." October 23

Clutch Points "The NFL trade deadline is approaching fast. On November 2nd, all trades must be completed. Let’s take a look at two trades the Los Angeles Chargers must make to improve its roster ahead of the deadline. The Chargers started off the season playing very well..." October 23

Bleacher Report "If NFL teams want to make like Monty Hall, time is running out. The Nov. 2 trade deadline is rapidly approaching. It's a date that means different things for different teams. For bottom feeders, it's the last chance to unload veterans and add draft picks. For..." October 22

Heavy "The Green Bay Packers have typically remained quiet at the NFL trade deadline in recent years, but some are hoping the ticking clock on Aaron Rodgers’ time with the franchise may finally compel them to pursue a dynamic receiving weapon heading into the second half of the 2021..." October 22

Bleacher Report "The NFL is largely a passing league, and while quarterbacks soak up much of the spotlight, most signal-callers would struggle without a quality receiving corps. Successful receiving units usually feature more than a single top target. Great receiver tandems like Isaac Bruce..." October 22

Total Pro Sports "Once again, Deshaun Watson found his name trending in the news this week as reports stated the Texans and Dolphins are working on a deal that would send the star quarterback to Miami, according to the Houston Chronicle. The reports say the deal could be completed by the end of the..." October 22

Pro Football Rumors "If the Texans are serious about unloading Deshaun Watson before this year’s trade deadline, they may be down to one interested suitor. The Dolphins appear to be bidding against themselves for the embattled quarterback, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports notes. In..." October 22

Sportsnaut "After starting the season with a 3-0 record, the Denver Broncos have now lost four consecutive. That included an ugly 17-14 defeat at the hands of an injury-plagued Cleveland Browns squad Thursday night. With Teddy Bridgewater under center, Denver’s..." October 22

Total Pro Sports "Last week, the NFL said they found no other current team or league personnel to have sent emails containing racist, anti-gay or misogynistic language similar to messages written by Jon Gruden that led to his resignation as Las Vegas Raiders coach. Nobody truly believed that, and for good..." October 21

Yardbarker "The Dolphins are operating in “win now” mode, according to sources who spoke with Tony Pauline of ProFootballNetwork. Meanwhile, some in the front office are doubtful that Tua Tagovailoa is the answer at quarterback, further fueling their push for Texans..." October 21

Heavy "We are less than 12 days away from the 2021 NFL trade deadline and the fever has already spread all across the league. The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-3 heading into a pivotal Week 7 matchup with the Tennessee Titans but no matter the result, the back-to-back AFC championships..." October 21

Larry Brown Sports "J.J. Watt will face the Houston Texans for the first time since his release following the 2020 season this weekend. However, it does not sound likely to be a very emotional occasion for him. Watt, now with the Arizona Cardinals, said Thursday that he’ll still be reminded of his..." October 21

Total Pro Sports "One thing we do know is that Deshaun Watson does not want to play for the Houston Texans ever again. We now also know he doesn’t want to be traded to one NFC East team. John McClain of The Houston Chronicle seems to believe it will be the Miami Dolphins who will ultimately..." October 21

Pro Football Talk "In late August, rumors intensified of a looming trade that would send quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Texans to the Dolphins. Ultimately, the Texans and Dolphins couldn’t strike a deal on compensation. Now, the Texans reportedly could trade Watson to the Dolphins by the end..." October 21

The Athletic "Content warning: This story contains details about alleged sexual abuse. The content may be difficult to read and emotionally upsetting. The Texans’ already-dramatic offseason took a sudden and serious turn in mid-March, when Houston attorney Tony..." October 21

The Big Lead "The Miami Dolphins are reportedly nearing a trade for Deshaun Watson, which leaves 2020 No. 5 overall pick Tua Tagovailoa as the odd man out. Tua has taken a large portion of the blame for Miami's 1-5 start this year, which is fair to an extent. He missed three games after breaking his ribs..." October 21

Pro Football Talk "As if the NFL wasn’t already dealing with a thorny problem that won’t go away regarding the WFT emails (plenty of media outlets are helping the cause by looking the other way, frankly), the league may soon have another pot boiling over on the front burner of the P.R...." October 21

CBS Sports "Earlier this week, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported that the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins want to finalize a deal for star quarterback Deshaun Watson before the Nov. 2 NFL trade deadline. The Dolphins aren't the only team that has been tied to Watson,..." October 21

Bleacher Report "NFL teams have one last opportunity to really improve before the Nov. 2 trade deadline. However, the amount of movement may be limited because of the salary-cap restrictions teams face this season. Currently, 23 franchises have less than $10 million in financial wiggle room, but..." October 21

NFL.com "Trade winds are blowing. As the NFL cruises toward the Nov. 2 trade deadline, less than a fortnight away, clubs have one last chance to make a big splash or jump ship on the 2021 season. Who doesn't love trades? October 21

ESPN "Trades in the NFL don't always come when you expect. Last year, I wrote a column pitching 13 trades. The first deal on that list was a swap between the Eagles and Cardinals, with veteran tight end Zach Ertz making his way to Arizona. It might have taken a year, but Ertz eventually made his..." October 21

The Score "The NFL trading season ends Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. ET. Let's examine the 20 most appealing trade chips ahead of the deadline.   The chips Deshaun Watson A trade for Watson could be among the most..." October 21

USA Today "As the trade deadline approaches, it seems the market for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is heating up. The 25-year-old back, who is on the trading block, has reportedly generated preliminary inquiries from four teams, per Josina Anderson of USA TODAY. Those four teams..." October 21

CBS Sports "This is going to be another wacky offseason of quarterback movement. You can already see it. Change is already in the air. It's looking increasingly inevitable in more organizations than one would expect, given all the upheaval of the last few years. Upwards of half of the league..." October 21

The Athletic "Less than two weeks until the NFL trade deadline, the Houston Texans have continued to engage in conversations regarding quarterback Deshaun Watson. One source characterized the discussions with the Miami Dolphins as serious. However, multiple other sources told The Athletic as of..." October 21

Pro Football Rumors "In adding Whitney Mercilus, the Packers scooped up another longtime Texas-stationed linebacker this month. Mercilus will join Jaylon Smith in Green Bay. As in Smith’s case, other suitors were in the mix. Both the Chiefs and Steelers attempted to sign the former Texans edge..." October 21