Schaub, Texans searched all options to avoid surgery

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub said he was frustrated that his season has come to an end but promised to be there to support his team throughout the year.
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Leinart says he expects few changes for Texans’ offense

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart gets his first start in two years Sunday when his first-place team takes on the Jaguars in Jacksonville.
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Rejuvenated Leinart confident about guiding Texans rest of way

After a rough stint in Arizona, Matt Leinart sounds ready to take advantage of his second chance as a starting quarterback with the Houston Texans.
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Leinart named Texans’ QB after bye, with Schaub ailing

Matt Leinart is the starting quarterback for the Texans for the foreseeable future. He’s confident not much will change for high-powered Houston without starter Matt Schaub.
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Titans’ Hasselbeck sees AFC South race as ‘up for grabs’

The Texans sit atop their division, but don’t tell that to Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck, who believes the battle for the AFC South is just getting started.
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Texans WR Johnson stunned by Schaub injury, near return

The Texans’ announcement that Matt Schaub is out indefinitely with a foot injury shocked many around the NFL, including teammate Andre Johnson.
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Supporting cast good enough to lead Texans with Schaub out

Matt Schaub’s injury is disappointing for the Texans, who finally are on a roll. But as Albert Breer points out in his notebook, Matt Leinart is more than capable of keeping things on course.
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Kubiak says Texans will know more about Schaub next week

Texans coach Gary Kubiak wouldn’t confirm Tuesday that Matt Schaub is sidelined by a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, and he’s not ready to pull the plug on his quarterback’s season quite yet.
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Leinart not worried about critics in first chance with Texans

In many ways, even one opportunity to get back on an NFL field is a small shot at redemption for Matt Leinart.
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Texans QB Schaub admits his foot injury ‘not looking good’

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hopes he can return this season from a foot injury, though he acknowledges “it doesn’t look good.”
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Bucs give John McCargo another shot (The National Football Post)

A week later, John McCargo is getting another shot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Actually, it’s his third…
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Texans’ offensive line sets tone (AP)

The Texans’ offensive line delivered one of its best performances in years to help Houston snap a two-game losing streak and gain control of its fate in the AFC South. Now the offensive front will lead the way in determining just how far this team can go. In four victories, Houston has averaged 176.75 yards [...]

Dolphins DE McDaniel out with broken hand (The National Football Post)

Miami Dolphins defensive end Tony McDaniel will miss at least a couple of weeks after undergoing surgery for a…
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Marshall says Dolphins’ offense can improve (PA SportsTicker)

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer
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Texans-Dolphins won’t be blacked out (AP)

The Miami Dolphins have purchased unsold tickets for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, extending the team’s 13-year streak of not having a home TV blackout. The tickets were offered to season-ticket holders on a complimentary basis, the team said Thursday. With a blackout averted, the game will be the 103rd in a row shown [...]

Houston’s defense improved and confident (AP)

Houston’s defense looked nothing like the sieve it was last year in a season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts. Sure, part of that has to do with the new 3-4 scheme, but players and coaches alike noticed a different feel to the unit. Some call it confidence, others say it’s swagger, but however it’s termed, [...]

Texans RB Foster likely to return Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster strained his hamstring in the third preseason game and was promptly put…
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Kubiak hints at Tate starting over Foster (The National Football Post)

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak said he believes in rewarding performance, and it sure sounds as if he is…
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Foster back to practice for Texans (AP)

Houston running back Arian Foster has returned to practice after missing the season opener because of a hamstring injury. Coach Gary Kubiak says Foster took the normal repetitions for a starter Wednesday. Kubiak says everything was “positive” and the key is how he feels after practice on Thursday.
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Bucs sign long snapper Scott Albritton (PA SportsTicker)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed long snapper Scott Albritton and waived Christian Yount.
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Browns on their third punter (PA SportsTicker)

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Browns sign new punter (PA SportsTicker)

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Browns punter to go on IR (PA SportsTicker)

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Browns punter to go on injured reserve (PA SportsTicker)

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Peyton Manning’s injury could result in difficult 2011 season for Indianapolis Colts (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Last week, I wrote an article predicting the teams I felt would win their divisions in the AFC. One of the most interesting picks on my list was the Houston Texans. Some people questioned the selection at that time, but I had a good reason for going with the Texans.
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Kubiak hopeful to have Walter, Ward back (AP)

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak says he’s hoping to have receiver Kevin Walter and running back Derrick Ward available this weekend after they left Sunday’s opener against Indianapolis with injuries. Kubiak says Walter bruised his left collarbone and will be re-evaluated “in a couple of days.” Ward, who started for the injured Arian Foster, is [...]

Colts, Steelers among 5 division champs to lose (AP)

NFL division winners last season, big losers to open this season. From the AFC, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis were humbled on the road and Kansas City was embarrassed at home. In the NFC, it was Atlanta and Seattle falling short on the road. Where to start? Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes and Baltimore forced a [...]

Texans rout Manning-less Colts, 34-7 (AP)

The Indianapolis Colts were lost without Peyton Manning on Sunday. Matt Schaub threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Ben Tate rushed for 116 yards and another score in relief of injured Arian Foster, and the Texans dominated Kerry Collins, Manning’s replacement, in a 34-7 victory. The Texans looked like they’re finally ready to take [...]

Houston’s Walter and Ward injured (AP)

Houston receiver Kevin Walter and running back Derrick Ward both left Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts with injuries. Walter had a left shoulder injury and Ward injured his right ankle. The team said they were both questionable to return. Ward started for Arian Foster, who was inactive with a left hamstring injury.
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Manning inactive; streak officially ends (AP)

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was inactive for Sunday’s opener in Houston with a neck injury, officially ending his streak of 227 consecutive starts, including playoffs. The four-time MVP did not travel with the team after undergoing more surgery Thursday. Kerry Collins, signed on Aug. 24, will start in Manning’s place.
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Manning-less Colts still the standard for Texans (The Canadian Press)

HOUSTON – The Streak officially ends Sunday. The Houston Texans also want to believe time is running out on the Indianapolis Colts’ reign in the AFC South.
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Preview: Colts-Texans (Yahoo! Sports)

Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans Sunday, 1:00 ET, CBS, Greg Gumbel, Dan Dierdorf Gameplan: The Texans debut Wade Phillips’ 3-4 defense under ideal circumstances — a starter (Kerry Collins) in new surroundings in an offense likely to err on the conservative side.
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Phillips brings new scheme, mindset to Houston (The Canadian Press)

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans’ defence took a beating last season, then read about how awful they were all summer.
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Phillips brings new scheme, mindset to Houston (AP)

The Houston Texans’ defense took a beating last season, then read about how awful they were all summer. Houston has brought in Wade Phillips to not only implement a 3-4 scheme but reverse the self-defeating mindset that comes with repeated failures. Phillips’ reputation for fixing defenses preceded him, and the Texans were ready to follow [...]

Phillips brings new scheme, mindset to Houston (PA SportsTicker)

By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer
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Manning undergoes cervical fusion surgery Thursday, now out at least 2-3 months (Yahoo! Sports)

The ever-changing story of Peyton Manning’s future in the NFL just took a very bad turn. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Manning underwent cervical fusion surgery on Thursday morning, a procedure that will put him out of the game for … Continue reading →
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NFL Capsule: Colts at Texans (AP)

INDIANAPOLIS (10-6) At HOUSTON (6-10) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS OPENING LINE — Texans by 2 2010 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Indianapolis 8-7-1; Houston 5-10-1 SERIES RECORD — Colts lead 16-2 LAST MEETING — Colts beat Texans 30-17, Nov. 1, 2010 COLTS OFFENSE — OVERALL (4), RUSH (29), PASS (1) COLTS DEFENSE — OVERALL (20), RUSH [...]

Finnegan named one of Titans’ captains (The National Football Post)

Normally a team naming its captains for a season is a formality and seldom raises any attention.
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Texans RB Foster still up in the air for Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

It remains unclear whether the right hamstring of Houston Texans running back Arian Foster is strong enough for…
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Colts’ Manning didn’t have third neck surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

Peyton Manning’s streak of 227 consecutive starts will end Sunday when he isn’t in the lineup for the…
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Texans player calls drowning a ‘tragic accident’ (The Canadian Press)

HOUSTON – Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith said Wednesday that the apparent drowning of his friend in the pool behind his home over the weekend was a “tragic accident.”
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Texans DE Smith calls drowning a ‘tragic accident’ (AP)

Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith said Wednesday that the apparent drowning of his friend in the pool behind his home over the weekend was a “tragic accident.” The body of 37-year-old Engram Lamar Crenshaw, of Katy, was discovered on Sunday morning, following a party at Smith’s ranch-style home in a suburb about 30 miles [...]

Texans DE Smith calls drowning a ‘tragic accident’ (PA SportsTicker)

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Manning won’t play vs Texans, streak ends (PA SportsTicker)

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer
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15 most surprising cuts made by NFL teams for 53-man rosters: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After last Tuesday’s roster limit of 80 players, teams made many difficult moves on Saturday to reach the 53-man roster limit. With teams having to cut as many as 27 players, many tough decisions were made, including the release of players with impressive career accolades.
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Point spread skyrockets for Texans-Colts game (The National Football Post)

At the end of July, the Indianapolis Colts valued Peyton Manning’s on-field services at $18 million per…
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Colts say Manning doubtful for opener (The Canadian Press)

INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning’s consecutive games streak could be history by Sunday.
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Colts: Manning doubtful for opener (The National Football Post)

In a statement released on Monday morning, the Indianapolis Colts admit that they are Peyton Manning will not…
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Report: Manning won’t need more neck surgery (The National Football Post)

Peyton Manning apparently will not need more surgery on his neck, according to a report from ESPN .
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Buccaneers get help at linebacker with Zac Diles (The National Football Post)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added a versatile linebacker to the mix when they signed Zac Diles, who did not make…
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