6:00 AM ET DJ Bien-AimeESPN HOUSTON — “D.P. for president.” Those are the words you need to address. Tytus Howard Left tackle Laremy Tunsil They spoke as they sat side-by-side in their lockers following the ceremony Houston Texans Their first game of the season was won Sunday. “D.P.” stands for Dameon Pierce — the Texans’ … Read more
6:00 AM ET DJ Bien-AimeESPN HOUSTON — Houston Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. As he smiled, he remembered a memorable moment that introduced him to the NFL. It was third and goal at 10:53 against the clock Indianapolis Colts In Week 1, the Texans led 20-3. The rookie was matched against a wideout. Alec … Read more
6:00 AM ET DJ Bien-AimeESPN HOUSTON — As the Houston Texans I walked into their locker room Tuesday to see footage from Week 6 & 13 against them. Indianapolis Colts The TVs were showing the last season. The footage is also rolling in the cafeteria to make the message clear: Don’t let what happened against … Read more
6:00 AM ET DJ Bien-AimeESPN HOUSTON — In hot and humid training camps, the Houston Astros practice for the Houston TexansIt was obvious that there was a connection developing between quarterbacks Davis Mills Wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Mills is thrilled to share the result with the world. “When you have Brandin lined up out there, … Read more
6:00 AM ET DJ Bien-AimeESPN HOUSTON — Everywhere Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan He looks at his phone and sees eight names. Kyle Pitts, Pat Freiermuth, Hunter Long, Tommy Tremble, Tre’ McKitty, John Bates, Kylen Granson Luke Farrell. That’s right, Jordan’s screensaver includes the names of all the tight ends taken ahead of him … Read more
HOUSTON — It wasn’t long after the Houston Texans traded up in the third round of last month’s draft, the team posted a video on Twitter of coach Lovie Smith and general manager Nick Caserio hugging after a pick. What was the selection? Houston had traded five spots for Alabama’s linebacker Christian HarrisSend picks Nos. … Read more
HOUSTON — As the Houston Texans discussed what they’d do with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, general manager Nick Caserio said there was “definitely a consensus organizationally” of using that pick on cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Caserio joked that “all coaches lobby for their respective positions,” but new coach and former defensive … Read more
HOUSTON — Nick Caserio prepares for his second draft in his role as general manager of the Houston Oilers. Houston TexansHis weekend will be very different from it was a year ago. In 2021, Caserio didn’t have a first- or second-round pick to work with, both gone after former GM and coach Bill O’Brien sent … Read more
HOUSTON — The Houston Chronicle reports that the Houston Star has been featured for the first time since 2019. Houston TexansHave a first-round selection in the NFL draft. Actually, they have two (No. In fact, they have two (No. 13), after trading quarterback Deshaun WatsonTo the, who was a former first-round selection himself. Cleveland Browns … Read more
HOUSTON — The aftermath of the Houston TexansQB traded away Deshaun WatsonIt would have been simple for the franchise’s to trade the few veterans it had left in order to give Nick Caserio a more blank slate to start building a team. Caserio instead signed wide receiver Brandin CooksContract extension for two years and retained … Read more