Andre Johnson has High Hopes for Texans
Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Andre Johnson never played on a winning team. Last season sparked some excitement as the Texans finished 8-8, their first ever non-losing season. That excitement carried into the offseason and then spilled over to the preseason.

Running Back Option for Houston
With the Texans running back situation seemingly questionable with the health, or lack thereof with Ahman Green, and the unproven rookie Steve Slaton as well as Chris Taylor. There is a former top fantasy option currently available that the Texans may take a look at.

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NFL notebook

Jets running back Jesse Chatman has been suspended without pay for the team’s first four regular-season games for violating the NFL’s steroids and related-substances policy.

NFL 2008: A look at the season, by division (AP)
A look at the NFL divisions this season, with 2007 record in parentheses: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (16-0, 18-1 including postseason) Strengths: Quarterback, with reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady; wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker; a solid offensive line coming back from a poor performance in the Super Bowl loss, and a deep defensive line led by Richard Seymour.

Houston coaches praise Mario Williams (Yahoo! Sports)
No one is unhappier with the lack of a pass rush than Houston Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith.

Houston Texans Preview: It Really Stinks Being Stuck in the AFC South

It amazes me that people talk about the NFC East as the best division in football.

WR Williams’ career likely over after surgery (AP)
Texans receiver Harry Williams probably won’t play football again after injuring his neck and spine in a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, a team physician said Monday. Dr. Walter Lowe said Williams is expected to walk again after surgery Sunday in Dallas to fuse and stabilize the cervical spine levels C-2 through C-4, but the severity of the injury makes it “highly unlikely that Harry…

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OG Scott Jackson: Placed on IR
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OG Scott Jackson: Placed on IR
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Texans place RB Brown on IR (PA SportsTicker)
The Houston Texans placed running back Chris Brown on injured reserve on Saturday.

Texans release former Patriots LB Colvin (AP)
The Houston Texans released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and 20 other players Friday, the day before NFL teams must set their 53-man rosters. The Texans signed Colvin in June after he was released by New England. They had hoped he could be a situational pass rusher, but decided he wasn’t valuable enough to take up a roster spot.

Andre Johnson has High Hopes for Texans
Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Andre Johnson never played on a winning team. Last season sparked some excitement as the Texans finished 8-8, their first ever non-losing season. That excitement carried into the offseason and then spilled over to the preseason.

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Williams to have neck surgery on Sunday (AP)
Injured Houston Texans receiver Harry Williams will have surgery Sunday to repair a neck vertebra he fractured during a preseason game Friday night. The 26-year-old Williams was hurt early in the Texans‘ 23-22 loss to the Cowboys when he collided with teammate Nick Ferguson while covering a kick return.

Texans Take Early 3-0 Lead Over Bucs In Preseason Finale

The Houston Texans got a 53-yard field goal from Kris Brown on their opening possession to take a 3-0 lead over the visiting Bucs tonight at Reliant Stadium.

Texans Notes: Pardee, others to receive Lone Star

Mickey Herskowitz , Jackie Sherrill , Jack Pardee , Kenny Burrough and Ecomet Burley - will be honored at the Texans‘ preseason game against the Buccaneers tonight.

WR Williams’ career likely over after surgery (AP)
Texans receiver Harry Williams probably won’t play football again after injuring his neck and spine in a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, a team physician said Monday. Dr. Walter Lowe said Williams is expected to walk again after surgery Sunday in Dallas to fuse and stabilize the cervical spine levels C-2 through C-4, but the severity of the injury makes it “highly unlikely that Harry…

Marion Barber could be special as a starter (Yahoo! Sports)
Throughout his three-year NFL career, Marion Barber has been a finisher. It’s his opportunity to be a starter…

Jackson leads Tampa Bay over Houston (AP)

With three catches this preseason, Dexter Jackson probably isn’t the receiver Tampa Bay has been looking for to play opposite Joey Galloway. That’s OK. The speedy rookie is finding other ways to contribute. Jackson returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and the Buccaneers‘ backups beat Houston’s 16-6 on Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

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A game-by-game look at the Houston Texans‘ schedule

About the Steelers: Defending AFC North champs ranked first in total defense and second in scoring defense last season, but efforts continue to improve their pass rush.

‘Pacman’ Jones is reinstated to play

Adam ”Pacman” Jones did what he had to do to get back into the NFL for real. He stayed out of trouble.

FB Jon Abbate: Re-signed by Texans
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Injured Texans player walks again

For the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself.

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Packers Cut Backs

Green Bay - The Green Bay Packers made the tough decisions at running back Saturday but might have delayed for a day or two making another at linebacker as they reached the National Football League roster limit …

Measuring Stick Game for Texans
There is certain hype involving the Texans in 2008 as they came off their first non-losing season in team history. Although Houston isn’t considered to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender by many, the playoffs are not out of the question. Houston is going to be challenged early and often with their difficult schedule, and the first challenge involves a trip to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Texans vs Buccaneers: Preseason Game Preview
The Texans close the exhibition season on Thursday evening, when they take on the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Steelers healthy, happy with new starters

Roster turnover is a way of life in the free agency era of the NFL, yet the Pittsburgh Steelers boast a starting lineup largely the same as last season.

A game-by-game look at the Houston Texans‘ schedule

About the Steelers: Defending AFC North champs ranked first in total defense and second in scoring defense last season, but efforts continue to improve their pass rush.

Buccaneers take no chances as backups beat Texans

The argument to reduce the number of NFL exhibition games each preseason was made Thursday night as rosters emptied in empty ballparks across the league.

WR Harry Williams: Placed on IR
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Previewing the 2008 Houston Texans

The 2007 Houston Texans were much improved and finished up the season at 8-8. The Texans are actually a pretty good team, they’re just stuck in a division in which the rest of teams went to the playoffs.

Texans Take Early 3-0 Lead Over Bucs In Preseason Finale

The Houston Texans got a 53-yard field goal from Kris Brown on their opening possession to take a 3-0 lead over the visiting Bucs tonight at Reliant Stadium.

Scouting the Houston Texans, position by position

Strengths: Leech is a good blocker and can catch the ball. That’s about it. Trouble spots: The Texans haven’t had a dependable running back since Domanick Davis.

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FB Jameel Cook: Released
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Buccaneers take no chances as backups beat Texans

The argument to reduce the number of NFL exhibition games each preseason was made Thursday night as rosters emptied in empty ballparks across the league.

Rookie Brown prepares for first NFL start

HOUSTON : First-round draft pick Duane Brown admits to being a bit nervous as he prepares for his first NFL game.

Texans vs Buccaneers: Photo Gallery
Images from the final preseason game featuring the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Texans: What We Learned
BattleRedNation.com editor Charlie Bernstein looks back at the keys to the game in the Texans preseason finale, a 16-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

One football outsider sees Texans in the playoffs

August 27, 2008 2:30 PM Texans fans, if you aren’t familiar with Aaron Schatz, I suspect you’re going to want to be.

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Injury-stricken Giants look to lure back Strahan

The New York Giants are interested in luring Michael Strahan out of retirement after losing Pro Bowl DE Osi Umenyiora to a season-ending knee injury Saturday night.

Texans RB Green day-to-day with groin injury (PA SportsTicker)
HOUSTON (Ticker) - Looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2007, Ahman Green’s season got off to an ominous start.

FB Jon Abbate: Re-signed by Texans
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Roundup: Colvin among Texans‘ cuts

The Houston Texans released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and 20 other players Friday, the day before NFL teams must set their 53-man rosters.

Texans sign Abbate; Williams placed on IR (AP)
The Texans placed Harry Williams on injured reserve Sunday after he suffered a severe neck injury in Friday’s preseason game against Dallas. Houston also re-signed fullback Jon Abbate on Sunday. The 26-year-old Williams was hurt in a collision with a teammate while trying to make a tackle on a kick return.

Texans make 2 cuts, put Robinson on PUP list

Dunta Robinson began training camp on the active PUP, but now will miss at least the first six games of the season.

Texans‘ Robinson turning corner on way to recovery

At first, the pain was unbearable. Then, after what seemed an eternity, there was nothing, just numbness.

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