Texans hosting FB Greg Jones today. I can confirm report they’ll bring in Tyrann Mathieu at some point before draft. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 26, 2013 In fact, if Greg Jones played in a city other than Jacksonville, he probably would have made a Pro Bowl by now. Vicious blocker. #Texans — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) March 26, 2013 The Houston Texans are hosting free agent fullback, Greg Jones, who most recently played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones was drafted by the Jaguars in 2004 in the 2nd round (55th overall) out of Florida State University where he originally was recruited…

Houson CB D.J. Hayden will work out 4/2 w/ Texans. Will do sguttle, jumps and send results to all teams. Has 7 total visits. Rising fast. — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 25, 2013   According to NFL Network’s Gil Brandt, the Houston Texans will host hometown product, cornerback D.J. Hayden in a private workout. Hayden graduated from the University of Houston and garnered first team All Conference selection as a defensive back in 2012 when he posted four interceptions in 9 appearances for the Cougars. Hayden suffered a freak injury in collision in practice that resulted in a  tear of the inferior vena cava in the heart that ended…

The Houston Texans sat on the sidelines after a flurry of moves across the NFL to open up the 2013 free agency period, and fans and critics were questioning motives of the Texans’ front office. Especially after watching their own players walk, specifically the puzzling departure of priority number one during free agency, Glover Quin. Throw in signings of Connor Barwin, James Casey, Justin Forsett and Alan Ball to other teams, the Texans’ roster was taking a huge step back. Then the news came out that free agent Ed Reed was coming to visit the Houston Texans and then the plan started to unfold…

Texans reached agreement with former Raiders Pro Bowl punter Shane Lechler, as @mcclain_on_nfl reported. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2013 Former Raiders Pro-Bowl P Shane Lechler is signing a 3-year, $5.5 million contract that includes a $1 million signing bonus with Texans. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2013   The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with free agent punter and Texas native, Edward “Shane” Lechler. The addition of Lechler potentially gives the Texans one of the top punters in the NFL and one of the best in NFL history. Lechler was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in…

Max value of Ed Reed’s deal is about $15 million over three years … And, again, around $6 million in Year 1. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 22, 2013   Ed Reed is getting a 3 year deal worth $15 mil with $5 guaranteed. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 22, 2013   Today the Houston Texans announced the signing of their new safety, Ed Reed. Reed’s contract is a win for the organization and for General Manager Rick Smith especially with the low guaranteed money for the future hall of famer. Reed flew in last Thursday night to finalize his…

Bizarre. That’s one way to describe the end of the Texans’ 2012 season. It’s hard to explain why it was so difficult to capture that one elusive win that would have had the road to the Super Bowl roll through Reliant. The Texans held the league MVP to under 90 yards, yet allowed a rookie QB to carry the Vikings to a big win. In the finale, the Texans’ special teams allowed a 2nd half kickoff return for 101 yards and a 70 yard TD pass on a crucial 3rd and long that ultimately lead to that loss. Not to…

Luv Ya Steel Blue is back for another season as we tackle the free agency special. It’s a full card as Mike, Pat, Aaron and Cleave dive into the breaking news that safety Ed Reed will be joining the Texans for the 2013 season. They also talk about their own free agency exodus, what to do with Ben Tate and the return of the “Kubes Conundrum.” A new segment titled “Worried or Not Worried” is debuted and blood pressure rates rise at the mention of Joe Marciano keeping his job. All of this as well as the answers to your twitter question in the season 4 premiere and…

The Houston Texans have started to make small waves during free agency, but starting with one of their own unrestricted free agents. Soon after that new the biggest fish was caught for the Texans of the 2013 free agency period.   Day Nine The Texans brought back unrestricted free agent Brice McCain to be the teams third (nickel) cornerback. See the news from today on McCain’s new deal with the Texans. It’s official! @mccain21 has re-signed with the #Texans as an unrestricted free agent twitter.com/HoustonTexans/… — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) March 20, 2013   Brice McCain 3 year deal: $5.25 million, $2.25 guaranteed. —…

Future Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed has agreed to terms with the Texans, ending his Ravens career. — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 20, 2013       It is a done deal and the Houston Texans have signed free agent safety and future hall of famer, Ed Reed. Reed will come in to fill the hole that starter Glover Quin has left by signing with the Detroit Lions. Reed was picked up this morning by the Texans private jet at his off-season home in Atlanta where they started the pitch for the free agent. Aaron Wilson, Baltimore Sun, made it…

Texans are bringing in punter Shane Lechler for a visit Thursday. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 20, 2013 The Texans were interested in Lechler last time his contract expired but Raiders gave him 4 mil a year. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 20, 2013   According to multiple sources the Houston Texans are bringing in free agent punter and Texas native Shane Lechler on Thursday for a visit. Lechler has been a staple for the Oakland Raiders as their punter since 2000 when he was drafted out of Texas A&M University in the 5th round (142 overall) in the NFL Draft (2000). Lechler…

Thank you to my agent @davidcanter I just agreed to terms on a new 3 year deal to remain with@houstontexans — Brice McCain (@McCain21) March 20, 2013   Brice McCain 3 year deal: $5.25 million, $2.25 guaranteed. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 20, 2013 The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with cornerback Brice McCain and is the first unrestricted free agent that the team has resigned on the market. McCain is a very underrated piece of the Texans secondary and this will bring back their starting nickel cornerback that played lights out in 2011. His 2012 season was cut…

Kubiak: “I think what we’re looking at in DeVier (Posey) is a middle of the season possible player next year.” #TexansRadio — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) March 19, 2013   It was a terrible injury that DeVier Posey suffered in the end zone versus the New England Patriots in the Divisional Playoff game tearing his Achilles. After speculation coming out Posey could be ready for 2013 training camp, it looks like he will be on the mend for majority of the upcoming season. Head Coach Gary Kubiak is looking for Posey to be an addition to the roster possibly mid-season of 2013 which…

Like most of you, we are waiting for the Texans’ first big move in this free agency period and wonder how the Texans can recover from losing 3 starters.  To help me, along with you, I have shifted my focus on not what the Texans have lost, but rather what they might gain in 2013. Ladies and gentlemen, I remind you of the Texans’ 2012 draft class. Here’s a look at who needs to step up to fill the voids the Texans are currently staring at. Offense: Solid in the return game, Keshawn Martin did little to help his cause on the…

The Houston Texans were awarded the following compensatory picks for the upcoming 2013 NFL Draft in April.   Texans received compensatory picks in the 3rd and 6th rounds of next month’s draft. They’ve had 5 n their history, all in 6th and 7th rounds — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 19, 2013 These picks will go along with their seven picks, with one in each round including the 27th overall in the draft. This will give them a total of  nine picks in the draft and four in the top 100 picks of the draft. #Texans have 9 picks in ’13…

According to the USA Today, Ed Reed’s decision on where he will play in 2013 should be made this week according to Baltimore Raven’s General Manager, Ozzie Newsome. “Four years ago, we went down this same road with Ray, Dave always does a very good job of keeping us in the loop. That doesn’t mean that Ed will come back, and it doesn’t mean that he will leave.”   Ozzie Newsome on Ed Reed’s situation and agent David Dunn This comes on the heels of a two-day courtship of the free agent safety at Reliant where owner Bob McNair flew his…