James Casey to pull double duty for Houston Texans

Lawrence Vickers and Joel Dreessen are out in Houston, but the Texans’ might have found their replacement for both in the versatile James Casey.
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Whitney Mercilus wants to help Texans replace Williams

Just a few months after losing Mario Williams to free agency, the Houston Texans made Illinois defensive lineman Whitney Mercilus the 26th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The significance of that isn’t lost on Mercilus.
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Houston Texans’ Wade Phillips expects improved pass rush

The Houston Texans defense did just fine after it lost its star defensive end early during the 2011 season, finishing the year with a team-record 44 sacks, and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips expects even bigger things from the unit in 2012.
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Draft fallout: Will Mercilus be a star for the Texans?

The Texans said goodbye to Mario Williams, and they’re hoping their outside linebacking unit doesn’t miss a beat with the arrival of first-round pick Whitney Mercilus. Will the Illinois star thrive?
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Texans owner: Extensions coming for Kubiak, GM Smith

Texans owner Bob McNair plans to sit down with coach Gary Kubiak and GM Rick Smith soon to get contract extensions out of the way. Kubiak started last year on the hot seat, but now he has a budding contender on his hand.
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Houston Texans sign veteran kicker Shayne Graham

Veteran placekicker Shayne Graham has been signed by the Houston Texans as competition for rookie kicker Randy Bullock.
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Jacoby Jones released by Houston Texans after five seasons

The Houston Texans reportedly shopped Jacoby Jones after drafting two wide receivers. Unable to find a deal, the Texans released Jones on Tuesday.
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Former Houston QB Case Keenum agrees to deal with Texans

University of Houston quarterback Case Keenum, who broke several NCAA and school passing records, has agreed to a contract with the Texans, the Houston Chronicle reported Sunday.
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Houston Texans reportedly looking to trade WR Jacoby Jones

The Houston Texans will shop wide receiver Jacoby Jones after drafting Ohio State WR DeVier Posey in Friday’s third round, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Friday.
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Neil Rackers agrees to one-year deal with Washington Redskins

Kicker Neil Rackers is headed to Washington, D.C., on a one-year deal with the Redskins.
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Texans’ Matt Schaub has minor follow-up procedure on foot

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub said Monday that he is still expecting to be “100 percent ready to go” by the start of training camp after undergoing a minor procedure on his foot.
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Vince Young wants to play for hometown Texans

Vince Young remains jobless, but his confidence hasn’t been dented much. Yet. Young still sees himself as an NFL starter. His dream team? His hometown Houston Texans.
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Ex-GM Casserly tells of drowning out the draftniks

April 2006: The good people of Houston wanted Reggie Bush. They were even hungrier for local hero Vince Young. General manager Charlie Casserly and the Texans did not comply.
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Bradie James to sign with Texans, fill gap left by LB Ryans

With Demeco Ryans traded to the Eagles, the Texans are attempting to fill the hole in their defense by signing LB Bradie James, who has familiarity with Wade Phillips’ 3-4 scheme.
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Texans’ Johnson throws support behind Schaub

Andre Johnson heard the rumors linking the Texans to Peyton Manning, but he didn’t take the talk very seriously — especially with long-time starter Matt Schaub set to return to action.
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Texans’ Kubiak will limit recovering QB Schaub during OTAs

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak plans to be cautious with quarterback Matt Schaub when the team congregates for offseason training activities in May.
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Texans regroup during offseason of heavy turnover

The Texans have talent to spare on their roster, but the defection of several key veterans will create a new look and feel to Houston’s locker room next season. Will chemistry issues hurt the team?
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Q&A: Vince Young remains upbeat about NFL future

Vince Young is a free agent, looking for work in a league he hasn’t been able to quite figure out in his six seasons. He remains confident, however, and believes one NFL team would be a perfect landing spot.
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Eagles steal DeMeco Ryans in surprising trade

The Eagles haven’t been nearly as busy this offseason, but they made a big move in landing DeMeco Ryans from the Texans.
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Texans hold on to OL Myers with four-year contract

The Houston Texans have re-signed free agent
center Chris Myers, salvaging a week in which they lost two
offensive linemen and star outside linebacker Mario Williams.
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Texans’ McNair on Peyton Manning: ‘I hope he’s healthy’

Texans owner Bob McNair has no interest in entering the Peyton Manning derby. He said Tuesday his team already has a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback in Matt Schaub.
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Texans reportedly cut Leinart, Winston on eve of free agency

The Houston Texans have reportedly released backup quarterback Matt Leinart.
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Texans reportedly still have 50-50 shot of retaining LB Williams

Even with two days still remaining before the start of free agency, it isn’t yet a foregone conclusion linebacker Mario Williams will leave the Houston Texans.
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Chargers reportedly interested in signing LB Williams

Following back-to-back disappointing seasons that saw a supremely talented San Diego Chargers team miss the playoffs, the team could be on the verge of making a big free-agent splash this offseason.
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Texans RB Foster says he knew he’d be rewarded eventually

Despite being considered by many as one of the most underpaid running backs in the NFL, Arian Foster barely made a peep publicly on his contract with the Houston Texans. His strategy eventually paid off in a big way.
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Foster, Texans agree to terms on five-year, $43.5M extension

After two seasons of elite production, Arian Foster has been rewarded in a big way. The Texans and their star running back agreed Monday to a five-year, $ 43.5M extension.
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Texans’ Schaub fights back from foot surgery

Matt Schaub is progressing well from surgery on his injured right foot, but the healing process has not been without its ups and downs for the Texans QB, especially when it comes to airport scanners.
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Williams on free agency: ‘Whatever happens, happens’

Mario Williams is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next month, and the Texans’ star linebacker is taking a wait-and-see approach to what his future holds.
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Texans’ Cody not surprised at Manning’s devotion to return

It’s with some hesitation that Texans DT Shaun Cody looks back on a Week 16 loss to the Colts and actually wishes Peyton Manning would have played instead of Dan Orlovsky.
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Beat guy makes case against Manning going to Texans

Plenty of teams would have interest if Peyton Manning were to hit the open market. But one veteran Houston Chronicle reporter makes a convincing case why the Texans won’t be one of them.
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Ex-UCLA coach Dorrell to replace Knapp as Houston’s QB coach

The Houston Texans have hired Karl Dorrell as their new quarterbacks coach to replace Greg Knapp.
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Texans’ Knapp accepts offer to become Raiders OC

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has accepted the same position with the Oakland Raiders.
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Texans RB Foster seeks to separate himself from stereotypes

Texans RB Arian Foster is an NFL star, but it’s important that you see him as more than that. He says he deals with stereotypes every day — stereotypes he tries to break by just being himself.
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Barwin tabs Watt ‘The Milk Man’ because ‘he always delivers’

That’s the directive from Texans LB Connor Barwin, who believes his rookie teammate deserves the moniker for many reasons, chief among them that he always delivers.
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Texans DC Phillips makes return to sideline vs. Ravens

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will coach from the field during Sunday’s divisional playoff game against the Ravens, marking the first time he has done so since his surgery.
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Dawkins receives ninth Pro Bowl berth, replacing Polamalu

Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins was added to the AFC’s Pro Bowl roster Thursday, marking the ninth time he has been picked for the all-star game in his 16 NFL seasons.
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Texans’ Kubiak expects Cushing back Friday; Johnson up in air

It’s a familiar feeling for Texans coach Gary Kubiak to be waiting for something definitive on the status of wide receiver Andre Johnson.
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Texans’ Johnson to skip practice; WR will be game-time decision

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will be a gametime decision Sunday despite his hamstring injury, according to coach Gary Kubiak.
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Texans fans upset over FOX’s decision to go with Cowboys

A decision by FOX Sports to yank the Texans’ win over the Falcons in the Austin and San Antonio television markets — for the Dallas Cowboys of all things — has Houston’s fan base up in arms.
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Texans keep the good times rolling with QB No. 3

Houston refuses to let a little thing like losing its best defensive player, best offensive player and top two QBs put a damper on its Super Bowl dreams, Jeff Darlington writes.
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Texans lose LB Cushing to apparent right leg injury vs. Falcons

Texans linebacker Brian Cushing suffered what appeared to be a right knee injury against the Falcons.
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Texans’ Delhomme fast-tracked for backup role vs. Falcons

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak says Jake
Delhomme will back up rookie T.J. Yates in Sunday’s game against
Atlanta.
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Texans QB Leinart out for season with fractured collarbone

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Monday that quarterback Matt Leinart fractured his collarbone and will need surgery.
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Texans prepared to start over with rookie Yates, two vets

Texans coach Gary Kubiak faced the big question after Wednesday’s practice he’s probably asked himself several times over the past few days. So, how’s this going to work?
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Texans bring in Delhomme to back up new starting QB Yates

Jake Delhomme signed with the Houston Texans, his agent told The Associated Press on Tuesday, shortly after a league source had confirmed the move to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.
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Free-agent QB Delhomme looks for shot with Texans

Free-agent quarterback Jake Delhomme will work out for the Houston Texans on Tuesday, according to a league source.
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Texans, retired QB Favre try to end speculation about merger

The Texans are on the hunt for a signal-caller again, and a familiar name — Brett Favre — has emerged. But both the team and the QB deny that anything’s in the works, or even possible for that matter.
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Schaub to travel with Texans to Jacksonville, assist Leinart

Injured Texans quarterback Matt Schaub was back
at practice on Thanksgiving, keeping a close eye on his
replacement, Matt Leinart.
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Texans’ Johnson, Manning both probable for Jaguars tilt

The Houston Texans might be without quarterback Matt Schaub for the rest of the season, but it’s likely they’ll get back the services of two key players for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Haynesworth shows no remorse for play that sidelined Schaub

Albert Haynesworth did little to dispel the notion he’s a bad guy on Wednesday, telling reporters on Wednesday he loves “to hit” Matt Schaub. The Texans’ QB was placed on IR after injuring his foot last week when the Bucs’ DT landed on him.
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