Andre Johnson has already received his gold jacket. He’s already placed his bronze bust in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, there’s one more needed to complete the trifecta. Johnson, the Houston Texans’ all-time leader in every receiving category, will be presented with his Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence at NRG Stadium when the reigning AFC South champions play host to the … [Read more...] about Texans WR Andre Johnson to receive HOF ring against Colts
Archives for August 2024
Around the NFL: DB Justin Simmons signs one-year deal with Atlanta Falcons
Justin Simmons has finally found a home. It just isn’t NRG Stadium with the Houston Texans. The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $8 million with the two-time Pro Bowl defensive back on Thursday, thus shoring up their defense for a run to the postseason. On Wednesday, Atlanta traded a third-round pick to the New England Patriots for edge rusher Matthew … [Read more...] about Around the NFL: DB Justin Simmons signs one-year deal with Atlanta Falcons
Thursday Open Thread (Mariners game/ JV rehab / minor leagues
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to a Thursday open thread. Possible topics Mariners games against Detroit. Will the Astros be ahead three or two games after this afternoon’s tilt? Reminder that it’s almost always a good thing for Houston when Scott Servais is trending on X. JV rehab start for Corpus Christi. How many pitches will he throw? What kind of … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread (Mariners game/ JV rehab / minor leagues
Torrid NL West is baseball’s hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of a stretch that most big-league clubs can only dream about, winners of six straight games, 20 of 25 since the All-Star break and 30 of 40 since late June. They’re fitting in quite well in the NL West, which is home to three of the game’s hottest teams. As pennant races around baseball heat up, the one out west looks like the best. San … [Read more...] about Torrid NL West is baseball’s hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks
Why did the Texans practice in mid-day Houston heat?
As players took to the field for the first time in a new week of training camp, weather conditions reached a new high for the start of practice at the Methodist Training Center. The Houston Texans usually begin drills by 9 a.m. to avoid the humid conditions that would often touch over 100 degrees last year. On Tuesday, the sun belted down on C.J. Stroud and the offense as they … [Read more...] about Why did the Texans practice in mid-day Houston heat?