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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
AP Source: QB Watson requests trade from Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 15, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Texans-Ravens Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 05:05 PM EST
HOUSTON (6-3) at BALTIMORE (7-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Ravens by 4 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback David Blough, right, hands off to A.J Ouellette during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Cleveland. The Browns have traded Blough to the Lions. Blough completed 11 of 17 passes for 115 yards and threw two interceptions in a 20-16 win in the exhibition finale. Cleveland and Detroit swapped seventh-round draft picks in 2022 in the deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns deal rookie QB Blough to Lions, swap '22 draft picks

By Tom Withers Aug. 30, 2019 05:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns Austin Seibert watches his 33-yard field goal during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rookie Seibert makes kicks, Browns down winless Lions 20-16

By Tom Withers Aug. 29, 2019 10:57 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage, left, is sacked during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Johnson (4) avoids Houston Texans linebacker Davin Bellamy during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Lions sign QB Luis Perez, cut QB David Fales, RB Zach Zenner

Aug. 27, 2019 10:43 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) works against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Mayfield, Browns head to Tampa Bay; Lions host Bills

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 5, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) performs crossovers during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. The Lions addressed their biggest need in the offseason, signing former New England standout Flowers to a five-year deal. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
NFL 2019: Lions banking on QB Stafford with no backup plan

By Larry Lage Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Pats' Stidham impresses again; Texans' Watson throws TD pass

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2019 12:05 AM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (47) as outside linebacker Christian Jones (52) covers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson throws TD pass to help Texans over Lions 30-23

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 17, 2019 11:34 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage (3) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh Johnson

By Matt Schoch Aug. 10, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and teammates congratulate wide receiver Maurice Harris (82) after his touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jakobi Meyers impressive as Patriots rout Lions 31-3

By Noah Trister Aug. 08, 2019 10:45 PM EDT

New England Patriots receiver Phillip Dorsett talks to the media after drills at the Detroit Lions NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New England Patriots at Detroit Lions 8/8/2019

Aug. 07, 2019 03:02 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia during Day 2 of minicamp on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Lions sign David Fales as backup QB option, cut Connor Cook

Jun. 10, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Lions sign QB Tom Savage, add depth behind Matthew Stafford

Apr. 09, 2019 09:29 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option...