Archive for August, 2010

Adibi to Start Alongside Ryans and Diles?

Nick Scurfield of HoustonTexans.com reported Monday that Xavier Adibi will likely be the Texans starting outside linebacker in place of Brian Cushing during his four game suspension. Linebacker Xavier Adibi, a leading candidate to start at strongside linebacker during Brian Cushing’s four-game suspension, returned to practice after missing the better part of a month with [...]

Slaton, Davis Injury Updates

A few injury updates on the Texans.  HoustonTexans.com reported that Andre Davis, according to Gary Kubiak, “is still up in the air.” His hip and tailbone injuries will likely keep him out for the preseason.  Kubiak said on Davis: “We’ve been told by some (doctors) that he could possibly make it back in a certain [...]

53-Man Roster Cuts Saturday

The NFL mandated 53-man roster trim is set for Saturday, and the Texans’ front office have lots a work ahead of them.  For the most part, many cuts will be predictable. However, the Texans have loads of talent, concentrated in certain positions, leaving the possibility of seeing many good players released.  The Texans are talent [...]

Slaton has Turf Toe, Confident He’ll Be Ready Week 1

According to HoustonTexans.com Steve Slaton’s strained toe has been diagnosed as turf toe.  Turf toe has typically put an unbearable crutch on runners in the NFL, almost always inhibiting them below “100%” on the field.  For Slaton, he remains positive that he’ll be ready Week 1 at Reliant Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts: “It’ll get better.  It’s [...]

MyPlates.com Offers Texans License Plate

For those of you who are all-Texans, check out what Myplates.com/Texans has to offer. In fact, right now they’re registering fans for a chance to win one valued at $55.  When registering, you’ll also be signing up to find out when these plates are available for your vehicle.

Texans Continue Cuts Before Roster Deadline Tuesday

The Houston Texans released three players on Sunday, one being third year corner Fred Bennett.  Bennett’s once hype faded after practices and little gametime showed a lack of confidence, immaturity and a failure to improve over his three seasons.  He became a fourth and fifth string corner and the Texans needed to make the move [...]

TE Daniels could practice as early as Monday

CBS Sports reports that Owen Daniels could be at practice on Monday: Houston coach Gary Kubiak said Sunday a decision will be made on when Owen Daniels returns to practice on Monday morning, but the Pro Bowl tight end will likely miss Thursday’s game vs. the Bucs. “Our fingers are crossed that he will be [...]

Texans Win Governor’s Cup with 23-7 Win over Cowboys

The Houston Texans have taken home the Governor’s Cup for the 2010-2011 NFL season.  In the third preseason game of the year, the Texans and Dallas Cowboys  have decided that this game, not Week 3 NFL Regular Season’s matchup between the two teams at Houston, will be the Governor’s Cup matchup.  The Texans pulled off [...]