Houston Texans News

Change in overtime hot topic at NFL owners meetings

Against the backdrop of a possible lockout a year from now, NFL owners convened to begin spring meetings that many hope will lead to a change in overtime and new rules for player safety. Read more

Cancer survivor Lubick a welcome addition to staff

At first glance, new Texans offensive assistant Marc Lubick is a fresh-faced young coach, the son of a Colorado coaching legend, who worked his way up from the college ranks to the NFL.

Titans acquire former Texans first-round pick Babin

Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.

The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2 (Yahoo! Sports)

Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...

Grossman wants to be NFL starter again with the Washington Redskins (The Canadian Press)

ASHBURN, Va. - Rex Grossman wants to get back to being a starting NFL quarterback and hopes "to be thrown into the mix" with the Washington Redskins.

Texans owner McNair plans to vote to change overtime

Bob McNair will vote yes when NFL owners cast their ballots next week to change overtime for playoff games.

Delhomme chose Browns for chance to start

The former Carolina Panthers quarterback says he signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns because of their strong finish following a struggling start last year, plus the addition of Mike Holmgren as team president. Read more

Tebow debuts new throwing motion for NFL teams

The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was the star attraction at Florida's pro day Wednesday, receiving rave reviews from NFL scouts, coaches and general managers after he unveiled his new, compact throwing motion. Read more

Joe Gibbs likes what Mike Shanahan offers to Washington Redskins as coach (The Canadian Press)

ASHBURN, Va. - Joe Gibbs approves of the Washington Redskins' choice of Mike Shanahan as head coach.

NFL to examine 2 possessions in playoffs OT

NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the OT coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series. Read more

Want to watch Texas Stadium implode? That'll be $25

Most of the interior of hole-in-the-roof Texas Stadium in Irving has been gutted in preparation for the April 11 implosion.

Saints coach suing ex-player over investment

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and his wife have sued the team's former long snapper over a $144,000 investment tied to a now-defunct movie studio. Read more

Eagles release former All-pro lineman Andrews

The Philadelphia Eagles have released former All-Pro right guard Shawn Andrews.

Redskins sign former Texans backup QB Grossman

Quarterback Rex Grossman has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins.

Washington Redskins sign veteran quarterback Rex Grossman to free-agent contract (The Canadian Press)

ASHBURN, Va. - Quarterback Rex Grossman has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins.

Texans' timing is tricky when drafting RBs

For the first time in nine drafts, the Texans are expected to use one of their first two picks on a running back.

Texans lobbying to star in HBO series Hard Knocks

Four NFL teams — Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City and Cincinnati — have been featured on the cable channel's show.

Texans sign OL Smith

The Texans signed unrestricted free agent guard/center Wade Smith, the team announced today. Send To Friend | Read more

49ers sign free agent QB Carr to 2-year deal, also agree to trade Hill to Detroit (The Canadian Press)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent quarterback David Carr to a two-year deal Monday and agreed to terms with Detroit on a trade that would send backup quarterback Shaun Hill to the Lions for a 2011 draft pick.

49ers sign former Texans QB Carr, agree to trade Hill

The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent quarterback David Carr to a two-year deal Monday and agreed to terms with Detroit on a trade that would send backup quarterback Shaun Hill to the Lions for a 2011 draft pick. Read more