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Houston Texans NFL football first-round draft picks cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., right, and offensive lineman Kenyon Green answer questions during a news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Rebuilding Texans take Stingley, Green in 1st round

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 30, 2022 09:00 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith, left, speaks to journalists at a coaches press availability during the NFL owner's meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Texans can bolster talent with 2 first-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 22, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith, left, speaks to journalists at a coaches press availability during the NFL owner's meeting, Monday, March 28, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Texans have many needs to address with 2 first-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. A person familiar with the decision tells AP quarterback Deshaun Watson has changed his mind and will accept a trade to the Cleveland Browns, Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Texans look to move on and rebuild in wake of Watson trade

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 19, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texans have many needs at free agency after 4-win season

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) spins a football in his fingers before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, on Jan 22. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 04, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley, right, and quarterback Davis Mills (10) celebrate a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars as time expires in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Texans fire David Culley; NFL left with 1 Black head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 13, 2022 03:48 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) for a touchdown after a 22-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson's issues doomed Houston Texans before season's start

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 10, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley questions a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Culley confident he'll return for 2nd season as Texans coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2022 06:24 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to throw against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Titans clinch AFC's top seed with 28-25 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman (7) carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans can secure AFC's top seed with win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 06, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) catches a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Titans can clinch AFC's top seed, bye with win over Texans

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:03 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Houston's offense sputters after early lead in loss to 49ers

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 02:56 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Quick whistle helps 49ers beat Texans, close in on playoffs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2022 09:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Lance throws 2 TD passes to lead 49ers past Texans 23-7

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, defensive end Nick Bosa (97) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks off the field after his pass was intercepted by the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No Thursday game doesn't make the pickings any easier

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
49ers take playoff hopes into home finale vs. Texans

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2021 02:42 PM EST