Phillip Gaines
FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) pulls in a touchdown pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Denver. Sanders announced his retirement Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, after a 12-year NFL career that included six season in Denver, where he helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Chiefs-Broncos 11/27/2016

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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) catches a pass in front of cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool, File)
Wallace back in familiar starting spot in Bills secondary

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Texans prep for free agency after Watson's trade request

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:30 PM EST
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB AJ McCarron, OLB Brennan Scarlett, CB Gareon Conley, WR Will Fuller, ILB Dylan Cole, T...

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives his cletes to a fan following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Fans use social distancing as they arrive NRG Stadium for an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen (17) hands the ball off against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

Texans could address CB need with 40th pick in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:06 AM EDT
40. HOUSTON (11-7) LAST SEASON: Won AFC South for second straight year and fourth time in five seasons behind strong play of quarterback...

Texans deal Hopkins, need replacement receiver, pass rusher

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Bradley Roby, RB Lamar Miller, CB Johnathan Joseph, CB Vernon Hargreaves, OLB...

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a catch while being tackled by Indianapolis Colts' George Odum (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Texans bemoan penalties, mistakes in loss to Colts

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 21, 2019 04:30 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) runs for a touchdown after he intercepted a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
NFL Today, Week 7

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 10:00 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) stands up from the turf injured against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Former MVP Matt Ryan becomes latest QB to get hurt

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts' Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Houston Texans' Keion Crossen (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Brissett's big day leads Indy past Texans for AFC South lead

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2019 04:46 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a touchdown catch over Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (20) as cornerback Phillip Gaines (29) watches, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 10/13/2019

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