Texans Rookie Mini-Camp Set
The Houston Texans will be holding the rookie mini camp this coming weekend and it is the start of real football news for the 2013 season. Here is the list of players eligible for the three-day camp and rookies that will be attending also. #Texans rookie mini-camp starts tomorrow. 5 practices in 3 days for draft picks, UDFAs, tryout players & 1st-year players — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) May 9, 2013 1st-yr #Texans eligible for rookie mini-camp: Case Keenum, P. Supernaw, Jake Byrne, Nick Mondek, Delano Johnson, Keith Browner, Cam Collins — Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) May 9, 2013 Rookies…
Meet and Greet: The Texans Practice Squad
The cuts and claims appear to be done for the time being and the Houston Texans have set their 53 active roster and their practice squad for the 2012 season. Even though they are not on the active team, they are still an important part of the team and could still be vital options later in the season. Last season was a prime example how the practice squad came into play when eight players were signed to the active squad during the season. A new year and new names, the Texans have put together a solid group of young players that could see…
Texans Practice Squad Announced
The wait is over as the Houston Texans filled their 2012 practice squad, and there are some familiar names on the list. Quick note on the practice squad. Practice squad contracts are negotiable but the minimum is $5700/week & players live week to week. Can be released anytime — David Canter (@davidcanter) September 1, 2012 Practice Squad Case Keenum, Quarterback Jonathan Grimes, Runningback David Hunter, Defensive End Delano Johnson, Outside Linebacker Phillip Supernaw, Tight End Eddie Pleasant, Safety Jeff Maehl, Wide Receiver - Shelley Smith was waived from the 53 man roster to make room for…
Texans Trim Roster and Troy Nolan
The Houston Texans released their group of players they have waived in order to get to the leagues mandated 53 man roster. In a surprise move the Texans have released safety Troy Nolan in a head scratching move and according to Tania Ganguli from the Houston Chronicle… #Texans announce they released FS Troy Nolan as their final cut. I’ve been told it took this long because they tried to trade him first. — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) September 1, 2012 Also, the Texans released veteran fullback Moran Norris after bringing him in during the off-season to compete for the fullback position. They also added…
Texans Players to Watch: Texans vs. Vikings
The window is closing on the preseason and on plenty of NFL careers by Friday, when the Houston Texans’ roster must be trimmed to 53. With 75 on the current roster, decisions are to be made that will impact the franchise and the futures of NFL players after the final whistle on Thursday. The Minnesota Vikings are coming to town for the final assessment to be made on bubble and practice squad players. There will be some starters out there on Thursday and expect players like Moran Norris, Shiloh Keo, Jesse Nading, Trindon Holliday, John Beck and others to get plenty of…
Texans: Back Burner Issues
Houston Texans’ fans were concerned with two big situations when first coming into camp, the wide receiver situation and the right side of the offensive line. Now heading past the halfway point of the preseason, the recent play of young wide receivers Keshawn Martin and Lestar Jean has calmed the wide receiver worries a bit. As for the right side of the offensive line, it looks like Antoine Caldwell has the right guard position under control while the right tackle position is still being sorted out between Derek Newton and Rashad Butler. If you have been keeping up with the Texans, you have been paying attention to those story lines and know what is…
Texans Players to Watch: San Francisco Edition
The San Francisco 49ers are coming to Reliant on Saturday and the Houston Texans will get a good test in their second preseason contest. With the starters headed for more work this game (around half of the football game), the Texans will have a real test with one of the NFC favorites to make it to the Super Bowl. Whispers around camp were pointing out that the Texans are expecting Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to treat this more than a preseason game, especially after last year’s embarrassment by the score of 30-7 . The Texans will pull the reigns off the offense, showing a…
Texans Training Camp: Another Scare
Full pads were on for the 6th day of camp and the Houston Texans did receive a scare to one of their star players. - Duane Brown, starting left tackle, got kicked on his left ankle when he got rolled up from behind. Brown played two plays after the incident but couldn’t continue. After evaluation they shut him down for the day and he headed in for an MRI. The MRI came back negative and was only deemed a bone bruise. He has been listed as day-to-day. Rashad Butler will fill in at the left tackle position until Brown comes back….
Gary is Mad: Texans Mini-Camp
Here are a few notes from the Texans Mini-Camp on Tuesday: Texans Mini-Camp Day 1 – Head Coach Gary Kubiak showed his displeasure for rookie offensive lineman Brandon Brooks for being over weight on weigh- ins today. Kubiak wants Brooks to get his weight down for on-field reasons. This will be something to watch in the coming months. – The Texans have invited wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker, linebackers Keith Browner, Prescott Burgess, and former Texans fullback (’02-’05) Moran Norris to mini-camp. Kubiak was pleased with all four workouts and said all four players will be here for the remainder of mini-camp. A decision will be…
Excitement Brewing: Texans OTAs
Here are some final notes on the Texans last OTA of 2012. – Gary Kubiak was impressed with Case Keenum today. He called him “automatic” in the 2 minute drill session in practice. – John Beck and Keenum will take all of the snaps when mini-camp starts, while he rests all of the veterans during that time. The veterans will be with strength and conditioning Coach Cedric Smith while the younger group will be going through mini camp. – Kubiak called OTAs a success because the team got out of the sessions without any major injuries. – A scary moment…
