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Texans Pickup Recently Released RB Mike Bell

The Texans continue to try and upgrade their running game, and today they made a move to do that, signing running back Mike Bell.  Bell was let go by the Broncos recently, and brings a resume to the Texans that includes rushing for 677 yards and eight TD’s in the 2006 season.  He also is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 31 2008

Johnson Says Knee Holding Up Well Early in Camp

The news on wide out Andre Johnson is so far so good, as he has been able to go at full speed during the early part of training camp.  “I haven’t really had any problems with it,” Johnson said. “When I am out running routes, when I break down, I have no problems, no pain [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 27 2008

Practice Begins today for Texans

The Texans start training for this year’s season today.  The team’s first practice is set to begin at 8:30 this morning.  The Texans reported to training camp yesterday.  Quarterback Matt Schaub says the energy level was high to start the season because of the team’s record last year.  He added that the prospect of improving on [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008

Texans Ink Slaton

The Texans signed running back and third-round pick Steve Slaton on Tuesday.  Slaton rushed for 3,923 yards during his time at West Virginia.  Despite leaving after his junior season, Slaton holds the school record for rushing touchdowns with 50, and the single-season rushing yards record with 1,774 in 2006.  Meantime, Houston also signed  third-round pick Antwaun [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 23 2008

Texans Waive OL Charles Spencer

Reports from Scout.com say that the Texans have waived their 2006 third-round pick, offensive lineman Charles Spencer.  The 6-foot-4, 337 pound lineman started last season as the teams left tackle, but suffered a severe leg injury in the second game of the season and has not played since then.  No word if Spencer is going [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 22 2008

Texans Agree to Terms with Fourth-Round Pick Adibi

The Texans have their fourth-round draft pick on board, as  Wednesday they signed linebacker Xavier Adibi to a contract.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  Adibi was the 118th player picked overall  of the 2008 draft.  The 6-1, 236-pound Adibi recorded 291 tackles - 133 solo - with 11 sacks at Virginia Tech. He also caused five [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 17 2008

RB Slaton Going to Find Playing Time Hard to Come By

From: Pro Football Weekly
The way we hear it, the feeling is that Texans rookie RB Steve Slaton has an uphill battle to get significant carries as a rookie, given the presence of veterans Ahman Green, Chris Brown and Chris Taylor.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 13 2008

Coast to Coast is Your Source for 2008 Texans Tickets

The Texans are coming off a .500 season, and hopes are high for 2008. If your in the hunt for cheap Texans tickets, or other great discount entertainment tickets, check out Coast to Coast tickets. They have a great selection of cheap football tickets for 2008, as well as easy to find Houston [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 05 2008

The Future of Amobi Okoye


Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 02 2008

Texans Say They Have No Interest in Former Bear Benson

There was speculation over the past few days that the Texans may bring in former Bears number one pick Cedric Benson for a visit.  That’s not the case.  Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Texans DO NOT have interest in Benson, and that it looks like it could be a long time [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 02 2008