Houston's problems disappear in 29-6 win over struggling Oakland RaidersOctober 4th, 2009 Texans take care of Raiders, 29-6HOUSTON — The problems that have plagued the Houston Texans were nowhere to be found on Sunday. Playing against the Oakland Raiders can do that for a team.
Jones-Drew's 3 TDs give Jaguars first win, 31-24 over Houston TexansSeptember 30th, 2009 Jags get first win, 31-24 over TexansHOUSTON — Maurice Jones-Drew finally got going and led the Jacksonville Jaguars to their first win. Jones-Drew had his first 100-yard game of the season and scored three touchdowns to lead the Jaguars to a 31-24 victory over the mistake-prone Houston Texans on Sunday.
Healthy Matt Schaub heating up for Texans after tossing 4 TD passes in big win over TitansSeptember 24th, 2009 Schaub heats up for Texans after 4-TD performanceHOUSTON — Matt Schaub looked like two different quarterbacks in the first two weeks of the season. His shaky performance in Week 1 ended with a woeful offensive shutout.
Texans receiver Jacoby Jones pleads guilty to DWI, faces 1 year of alcohol education classesSeptember 23rd, 2009 Texans wide receiver Jones pleads guilty to DWIHOUSTON — Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated over a 2008 traffic incident. A judge in Houston on Tuesday ordered Jones to spend one year in a new diversion program for first-time DWI offenders.
Bills RT Butler out with knee injury against Buccaneers; Bills also lose CB McKelvinSeptember 20th, 2009 Bills RT Butler carted off with knee injuryORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills starting right tackle Brad Butler is out with a knee injury after he was hurt in the first half against Tampa Bay.
Houston quarterback Schaub sprains ankle against VikingsSeptember 1st, 2009 Texans QB Schaub sprains ankleHOUSTON — Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has sprained his left ankle against the Vikings. Schaub appeared to hurt his ankle when he get tangled up at the line on a touchdown run by Steve Slaton with about four minutes left in the first half Monday night.
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger hurts ankle near end of practiceAugust 21st, 2009 Steelers QB Roethlisberger hurts ankleLATROBE, Pa. — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has injured his right ankle.
Titans rookie cornerback carted off field with ankle injury after being hurt in passing drillAugust 19th, 2009 Titans rookie hurt during morning practiceNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans rookie cornerback Ryan Mouton sprained his left ankle Tuesday morning and had to be carted off the practice field.
Seattle C Chris Spencer back at practice after injuring ankle in scary pile-up last weekAugust 13th, 2009 Chris Spencer returns to Seahawks practiceRENTON, Wash. — Seattle center Chris Spencer has returned to practice after spraining his left ankle last week in a pileup that left him worried he might miss more than just a handful of days.
C Chris Spencer the latest Seahawks starter to get hurt early in campAugust 7th, 2009 Spencer is latest injured Seahawks starterRENTON, Wash. — Chris Spencer is the latest Seahawks starter to get hurt in the first week of training camp.
Houston Texans CB Reeves and C Chris Myers out with injuries sustained in practiceAugust 5th, 2009 2 Houston Texans injured in practiceHOUSTON — Houston Texans starting cornerback Jacques Reeves and starting center Chris Myers were injured in practice on Tuesday morning. Reeves fractured his left leg in a collision with receiver Andre Davis when both were going for a pass in the end zone.
First-round pick Cushing agrees to deal with Texans, flies to Houston for Saturday practiceAugust 1st, 2009 Texans agree to deal with first-round pick CushingHOUSTON — The Houston Texans agreed to a deal with first-round pick linebacker Brian Cushing on Saturday, but he arrived in town too late to make the team's afternoon practice. Cushing flew to Houston on Saturday after agreeing to the deal and coach Gary Kubiak had expected him to make it to the practice.
Texans to become state's first team with lottery ticket, to unveil $5 scratch-off TuesdayJune 16th, 2009 Texans strike up deal with lotteryHOUSTON — A person familiar with details of the partnership says the Houston Texans will unveil an instant-win game featuring their logo through the Texas Lottery on Tuesday. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement had not yet been announced, said the game will be a $5 scratch-off ticket with prizes of up to $100,000.
Houston Texans sign former Bears quarterback Rex GrossmanJune 12th, 2009 Texans sign Q Rex GrossmanHOUSTON — The Houston Texans have signed quarterback Rex Grossman. Grossman, an unrestricted free agent, led the Chicago Bears to the NFC championship in 2006, when he threw for 3,193 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Houston Texans agree to deal with quarterback Rex GrossmanJune 12th, 2009 QB Rex Grossman to sign with TexansHOUSTON — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Houston Texans have agreed to a deal with quarterback Rex Grossman. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement had not yet been announced, said Grossman is expected to sign after passing a physical.