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Texans Ink Slaton

Matt Loede — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:59:49 +0000

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 Molden, a cornerback out of Eastern Kentucky, and fifth-round pick Frank Okam, a defensive tackle out of Texas. To make room on the roster for the three players, the Texans released fullback Jon Abbate, defensive tackle Eric Powell, guard/tackle Charles Spencer and guard Dan Stevenson.

Texans Waive OL Charles Spencer

Matt Loede — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:12:46 +0000

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 to be able to find a job elsewhere, as the injury in September 06 may have been career ending.

Texans Agree to Terms with Fourth-Round Pick Adibi

Matt Loede — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:07:17 +0000

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 fumbles and recovered another that he advanced 35 yards for a touchdown.

RB Slaton Going to Find Playing Time Hard to Come By

Matt Loede — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:15:25 +0000

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.

Coast to Coast is Your Source for 2008 Texans Tickets

Matt Loede — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:24:01 +0000

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The Future of Amobi Okoye

Matt Loede — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:08:14 +0000

Texans Say They Have No Interest in Former Bear Benson

Matt Loede — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:14:06 +0000

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 for him to find his way on a roster. The problem that Benson is having is that teams are only allowed to bring in 80 players this year, down from years past, meaning that there just is not a spot for Benson on a roster right now.

Benson earned his way off the Bears roster with a few rather sub-par, injury filled seasons, but more so do to the fact he was arrested twice in the matter of a month for being intoxicated, one on a boat and once in a vehicle. Right now it looks like Benson is going to sit at home until a team is in desperate need of a running back, mostly due to injury or a team that can’t run the ball.

Don’t forget there are a number of bigger name backs still out there, including Kevin Jones, Travis Henry and Shaun Alexander. This fact also will make it tough for Benson to get another legit shot with a team in the 08 season.

Texans with Interest in Former Bears Back Benson?

Matt Loede — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:03:26 +0000

Could the Texans be the first team to take a hard look at former Bears first-round draft pick Cedric Benson? According to AOL Fanhouse the Texans are looking at Benson, the trouble child who was released by the Bears after his second arrest in a month. The Texans are in need of a feature running back, but one has to wonder if Benson is the answer to this situation, or if the team is simply reaching. Also look for any sort of contract offer to be mostly an incentive deal, and for there to be very little money up front. So far, Benson has had next to no interest on the market.

Two Texans Make the NFL Top 50 Players List

Matt Loede — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:42:46 +0000

CBS Sportsline’s Pete Prisco is out with his annual Top 50 NFL Players list, and the Texans have two players on the list, - Mario Williams and Andre Johnson. Here is the breakdown on the pair:

6. Mario Williams, DE, Houston Texans: Williams is making the Texans proud for passing on Reggie Bush and Vince Young to take this pass rusher. He might have been the league’s best defensive player in the final eight weeks of 2007.

26. Andre Johnson, WR, Houston Texans: Injuries limited him last season, but Johnson is one of the best when he’s on the field. The Texans were a different team without him last season.

Texans Sign 7th Round Draft Pick QB Alex Brink

Matt Loede — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:28:23 +0000

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the Texans today signed seventh-round pick QB Alex Brink. Brink was a four year starter at Washington State and is the school’s all time leader in net passing yards with 11,015. Brink will compete with Shane Boyd to become the team’s third quarterback. Here is the bio on Brink from the Cougfan.com:

Threw for 1,305 yards and seven TDs in 2004. Started final five games of the year after Josh Swogger was lost to injury. Guided Cougars to wins over UCLA and Washington down the stretch. Followed up with a solid 2005 spring season and then earned the starting nod over Swogger heading into the 2005 regular season. As a prep senior, was named league and state offensive player of the year. Concluded prep career with more passing yards than any QB in Oregon history (9,262) and the second-most passing TDs (92).