HOUSTON TEXANS NEWS

Still wanted by Houston The Texans hope to retain Johnson for 2021, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson put together a fairly solid inaugural campaign in Houston, with 1,005 scrimmage yards and eight total touchdowns, but he was also limited to 12 appearances due to injuries. The 29-year-old carries an $8.8 million cap hit for 2021, per Spotrac.com, a figure which Wilson notes the Texans want to bring down. Johnson only carries a $2.1 million dead cap figure, so if he's unwilling to agree on a restructured contract the team could cut him without much penalty, as happened to former backfield mate Duke Johnson on Friday. Agreeing to terms on a deal that would help him stick around could be beneficial for Johnson, as he seems to have a clear path to a large workload in Houston that likely wouldn't be there for him on the open market.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans release RB Duke Johnson after two seasons Duke Johnson 's time in Houston is finished. The Texans have released the running back, Ian Rapoport reports. Johnson's release saves the Te...

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Deshaun Watson still wants out of Houston The Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson seem to be heading toward an inevitable divorce this offseason, as ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported Thursd...

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • TOROTIMES.COM

Deshaun Watson met with Texans coach, still wants to be traded The Texans’ attempts to appease Deshaun Watson aren’t working.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

WWE star Goldberg gets tough in helping Texans in need

WWE star Bill Goldberg is one of many Texans affected by recent blackouts that left 4 million customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pro Football Focus mock draft has Texans taking North Dakota State QB Trey Lance The Houston Texans are getting a new quarterback in the latest Pro Football Focus mock draft. The Texans take North Dakota State QB Trey Lan...

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Nick Caserio participates in NFL Women’s Careers in Football Forum | Daily Brew Nick Caserio was one of seven NFL general managers to participate in the 2021 Women’s Careers in Football Forum this week.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

NY Jets: Deshaun Watson met with HC David Culley, refuses to play for Texans The NY Jets are one of the teams that have most often been connected to Houston Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson in trade rumors this offs...

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • THEJETPRESS.COM

The Texans & DeShaun Watson have a broken relationship – it's time to end it

The Texans have ruined their relationship with their star QB. Now, they have no choice, Charlotte Wilder writes.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

NFL Rumors: Deshaun Watson Reiterated Trade Desire To New Coach Desahun Watson reportedly met with Houston Texans head coach David Culley last Friday, and he once again expressed his desire to leave.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • NESN.COM

Deshaun Watson met with David Culley and reaffirmed trade demand Deshaun Watson met with new Texans head coach David Culley and reportedly reaffirmed his trade demands. David Culley is inheriting a tumultu...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Four Landing Spots For Will Fuller Will Fuller will be hitting the open market for the first time in his career this offseason. The speed demon wideout will reportedly not be...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Deshaun Watson trade rumors: NFL teams leave trade offers on voicemail with Texans 'unwilling' to discuss deals A new report indicates that Watson is still dug in on his stance and refuses to take the field for the Texans again.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not likely to be franchise-tagged The Texans don't plan to give Fuller a franchise tag, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The window to use the tag started Tuesday and ends March 9. Fuller is Houston's only realistic candidate, but the team may think the $16.54 million tender is an overpay for a guy averaging 5.4 missed games per season. Although he finally stayed healthy in 2020, the 26-year-old wideout missed the final five games after the NFL handed him a six-game PED suspension. He'll be eligible to return for Week 2 in 2021, be it with Houston or a different team.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dug in on trade request Watson met with David Culley last Friday and told the Texans' new coach he has no intention of playing for the team, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watson reiterated his trade request, shutting the door on any notion that a new coach might convince him to stick around. No matter, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports the Texans are still avoiding trade conversations and insisting they won't deal their disgruntled QB. In the unlikely event of neither side budging, the Texans will be able to fine Watson for every practice and game he misses, as the young QB is under contract through 2025 after signing a four-year extension in September. The deal includes a no-trade clause, which means Watson will have some say in the process if the Texans eventually relent and consider trade offers.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tabeek's 2021 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Texans trade Deshaun Watson for No. 1 overall pick, Falcons trade down Falcons trade down, add extra draft picks and still land a top defender

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

The Artz gets Small Business Boost from Texans & Amegy Bank The Artz, a local aerial and circus arts studio, was recently awarded a Small Business Boost from the Texans and Amegy Bank.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Round 2 of All-32 | In the Lab Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and team analyst John Harris continued their all-time Draft from each of the NFL's 32 franchises.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Forget Deshaun Watson to the Patriots, but theoretically, Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t out of the question - The Boston Globe As speculation swirls about quarterback movement in the NFL, the Patriots would be wise to see if a reunion with Garoppolo is possible.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

SF 49ers mock NFL Draft after would-be trade for Deshaun Watson What would a Deshaun Watson-led SF 49ers team look like? And what would the Niners do in the NFL Draft if they acquired him? Is Houston Texa...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM

Colin Cowherd's best bets for the 2021 NFL season

Think it's too soon to start making 2021 NFL predictions? Colin Cowherd doesn't think so. We break down his picks.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One Surprising Team Out of J.J. Watt Free Agent Sweepstakes J.J. Watt's recent release from the Houston Texans has the NFL world in a frenzy, as several contenders are hoping to land the defensive sta...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Thank you to our AFC South Family The Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans and the NFL donated to the Houston/Harris Country 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fu...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Deshaun Watson Leaves Shocking Team Off Preferred Destinations Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, but the no-trade clause in his contract gives him a lot of leverage. Reports a...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Titans Join AFC South Teams in Making Donation in Support of Texans and Houston Community Impacted by Winter Storms NFL Foundation Contributes Additional $100,000 Donation to the Houston/Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM