Houston Texans News

Browns sign TE Watson to multiyear deal

The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract.

Jerry Jones' oil, gas company sued in fraud case

A lawsuit accuses an employee of an oil and gas company owned by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of aiding and abetting an alleged $15 million securities fraud under investigation by federal officials. Read more

Silverdome is open for business again

The Silverdome used to be a venue that welcomed everyone from the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons to Pope John Paul II, Elvis Presley and WrestleMania III. Read more

Man convicted in slaying of Broncos cornerback

Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. Read more

Football great, actor Merlin Olsen dies at 69

Pro football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen dies at age 69.

Texans agree to 4-year, $12 million deal with OL Smith

Coach Gary Kubiak said the Texans made no guarantees of a starting job but Wade Smith has "a legitimate chance to start inside."

Casey feels "just like a regular student" at Rice

Like his teammates Andre Johnson and Brian Cushing, Texans tight end James Casey is back in school this spring working on his college degree. Send To Friend | Read more

Texans sign unrestricted free agent Wade Smith (AP)

Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed. Smith's four-year deal includes $5.25 million in guaranteed money in the first year and averages about $3 million a season.

Bengals try for deal with WR Antonio Bryant

The Bengals are trying to reach a deal with free agent receiver Antonio Bryant, the team's latest attempt to find a complement for Chad Ochocinco. Read more

Redskins sign NT Kemoeatu for 2 years, $6.975M

Free-agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $6.975 million contract with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday.

Vikings prepare for LaDainian Tomlinson's visit

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2 (Yahoo! Sports)

For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

On Pro Football: Texans look for alternate at corner

Now that we know free-agent cornerback Leigh Bodden has returned to New England, where he wanted to be all along, it’s pretty obvious what happened. Teams often tell a player and his agent to check around the league to see what the best offer they can get and then let them know. Read more

Lawyers: Respect Roethlisberger accuser's privacy

Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday. Read more

Jury gets case in Broncos CB Williams' slaying

A man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams lived in a gang culture where an insult following a confrontation in a nightclub proved to be enough to send him into a murderous rage, prosecutors said Tuesday. Read more

Free agent Terrell Owens will meet with Bengals

Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.

Chiefs sign free agent RB Thomas Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones.

Patriots re-sign CB Leigh Bodden to 4-year deal

The New England Patriots have re-signed cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.

Steelers reach deals with Clark, Randle El

The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest.

Cornerback Bodden re-signing with Patriots? (Yahoo! Sports)

News came via Twitter yesterday from the NFL Network that cornerback Leigh Bodden was re-signing with the New...