Houston Texans Rumors & News

Cardinals coach: Fans are reason why gay player wouldn’t be accepted in league

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — An NFL coach blames you, the fan, for a gay player not being accepted in the NFL — not other players. “I don’t think the locker room would have any problem with it,” Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians told Foxsports.com in this story. “The problem would be the fans. I think especially opposing fans. [...]

Report: Patriots tight end Hernandez questioned in homicide investigation

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — Could a key piece of New England's office be in trouble?

Video: Check out a sneak peek of Madden 25

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — The popular video game will hit stores in August.

Arian Foster joins NFL players supporting LGBT Pride Month

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — Last week, the NFLPA announced a group of its members putting their names and jersey numbers on t-shirts supporting LGBT Pride Month, the proceeds of which would benefit Athlete Ally. Former Texans Eric Winston and Connor Barwin were among them. Shortly after their initial release, Texans running back Arian Foster added his name to the [...]

You make the call: What Texans blog posts do you want?

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — This is the time of year where Texans staffers take time off–post minicamp, pre-training camp. The Texans players don’t really take time off because if they don’t come into camp in shape, they will be in big trouble. On the last day of minicam...

ESPN personality picks Texans to make playoffs but worries about “iffy” Schaub

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — ESPN personality Mark Schlereth said the Texans are “a complete team,” but have one potential flaw. “The one question mark is the quarterback,” Schlereth said of veteran Matt Schaub. “(He’s) a little bit iffy.” But in predicting the AFC playoff teams for this spot, Schlereth had the Texans in the playoffs. “I think they are [...]

Arian Foster delivers good news for Texans

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — Texans running back Arian Foster said he will “more than likely” be ready for training camp at the end of July. Foster suffered a calf injury during organized team activities last month. “Yeah, it’s good man,” Foster told FOXSports.com. “It’s just a small calf strain. News is dry in the offseason, so it made headlines.” [...]

Chad Johnson apologizes to judge, receives early release from jail

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — By Curt Anderson The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered. Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson’s apology and cut his [...]

Bengals to appear on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ for second time

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — By The Associated Press NEW YORK — The Cincinnati Bengals will star in the training camp documentary show “Hard Knocks” for the second time in five NFL seasons. HBO announced Monday that the Bengals would be featured in the popular series, which premieres Aug. 6. Cincinnati last appeared on it in 2009. The Miami Dolphins [...]

Photos: Bum Phillips through the years

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — See the best images of the Oilers legendary coach.

Manziel provides more evidence he’s likely a short-timer in Aggieland

San Antonio Express-News — Don’t ever forget that I love A&M; with all of my heart, but please please walk a day in my shoes — Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) June 16, 2013   COLLEGE STATION – Last Thursday night at the Brazos County A&M; Club Coach’s Night, Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin wisecracked, “I think we’re going to be all right at quarterback.” At least on Saturdays in the fall. The rest of the time, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has proven quite a handful. The latest eyebrow-raising event occurred at 1:38 Sunday morning, when Manziel apparently posted on his Twitter account to about 350,000 followers, “(Expleti...

Patriots owner says Vladimir Putin stole his Super Bowl ring

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — It may not be a development that shakes U.S. relations with Russia to the core, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft had some unflattering words about Russian president Vladimir Putin. After the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXIX in 2004, Kraft and other businessmen made a visit to Russia. In St. Petersburg, Kraft met Putin. He took [...]

Seahawks coach Carroll reportedly asks Army vet about 9/11 conspiracy theories

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — The camaraderie and hard-hitting tackles of football make it a favorite sport for many members of the military. J.J. Watt and the NFL as a whole are always looking for ways to pay respect to members of the armed forces. But when a retired Army veteran visited with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll things became uncomfortable [...]

Here are two Texans primed to take on much more prominent roles in 2013

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — Teams don’t have to make drastic changes to get better in any sport.  Sure, an infusion of new talent helps which was never more obvious than watching the 2011 Texans with the additions of J.J. Watt, Connor Barwin (back from injury), Danieal Manning...

Photos: Items banned at Reliant Stadium

NFL Blog | Houston Chronicle — Be sure to leave these specific objects at home.

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