Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Former Indiana coach Tom Crean is at today's joint practice between the Texans and Patriots.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
- 8/9L 27-17
- 8/19
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- 10/1
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/5
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/12
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/19
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/27
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- 12/10
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- 12/25
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- Full Schedule
Bill O'Brien knows importance of playing Deshaun Watson at right time
Bill O'Brien is impressed when rookie Deshaun Watson doesn't get a concept on the field he "goes into the meeting room and tries to fix it."
Know Them From Adam: David Quessenberry Discusses Battle With Cancer
After a 3-year battle with cancer, Houston Texans offensive lineman David Quessenberry sits down with Adam Schefter to discuss his road to recovery, what the team's support meant to him during his battle, his excitement about playing in the NFL again and more.
Now healthy, Texans' J.J. Watt excited to be on field for regular season
J.J. Watt said he now understands the importance of taking care of his body during practice so that he is ready for game day.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Deshaun Watson threw a couple nice long passes on Tuesday, including one to Wendall Williams on a deep route. Watson threw on the run for one of his best plays of the day.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Play of the practice: The Texans held a joint practice with the Patriots on Tuesday, and J.J. Watt looked like his old self. At least twice, Watt beat his man up to get to Tom Brady, for what would have been a sack in a game.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
DeAndre Hopkins did not practice again on Tuesday. He has not practiced since last Monday, though he did play in the Texans' preseason opener on Wednesday. On Monday, Bill O'Brien said Hopkins is "doing fine." "We've got him on a little bit of a pitch count, so to speak," O'Brien said.
Preseason Power Rankings: Texans tumble three spots
The healthy return of J.J. Watt is a huge plus at camp, but uncertainty at the quarterback position still dogs Houston.
Deshaun Watson continues to push Tom Savage during training camp
Tom Savage will likely get the call at quarterback in Week 1, but the Texans like what they've seen so far from first-round pick Deshaun Watson.
NFL headlines after the first week of preseason (0:55)
Savage: 'My mindset is that this is my team'
Patience and resilience define QB Tom Savage's journey to earning -- and retaining -- the starting role for the Houston Texans.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans announce they have signed WR Germone Hopper and waived (injured) WR DeAndrew White. Houston signed White on Aug. 1, and he looked like he was competing for a roster spot before he injured his groin at practice.
Texans QB Deshaun Watson sees first-team reps during practice
Bill O'Brien downplayed the significance of Deshaun Watson's first-team reps and is instead focused on getting him as many opportunities as possible.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson took first-team reps at practice today, but Bill O'Brien said that's more a product of how his reps lined up.
Texans hope RB D'Onta Foreman will keep Lamar Miller 'fresh' during season
D'Onta Foreman is competing to be the backup running back, and the rookie's performance so far has been promising for the Texans.
Watson's mobility makes him a weapon in fantasy (1:22)
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans have their fourth and final day off of the West Virginia portion of their training camp today. There are only three more practices at The Greenbrier, and the Patriots will join them on Tuesday and Wednesday for joint practices.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Bill O'Brien said Deshaun Watson "seems to get better at something every day." "[He's] got a good attitude, a good demeanor," O'Brien said. "He's doing a really good job."
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans' defense had a great day of practice -- so good that Bill O'Brien made the offense run a lap around the field: "Offensively, we didn't have a good day today, so we have to pick it back up on Monday. Defense came out flying, so we have to pick it up offensively. We've had a good camp. We've had a good camp offensively, but today wasn't one of our better days."
J.J. Watt found out about brother T.J.'s big game from Kendrick Lamar
J.J. Watt was shocked to see a text from Kendrick Lamar telling him about his brother's effort, but he was more confused about how to congratulate T.J.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
DeAndre Hopkins did not practice today. Bill O'Brien said it was just a day off for the wide receiver.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Texans receiver Will Fuller (broken collarbone) was at practice today, watching from one of the end zones.
Jadeveon Clowney finds motivation in doubters
With a successful 2016 campaign in the rearview mirror, Jadeveon Clowney has his sights set on an even bigger 2017.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Bill O'Brien praised Deshaun Watson's consistency during training camp: "I really have seen the same guy every single day since he's been here. He's got a great demeanor. He's got a great way about him. I just see the same guy every day. I don't see a different guy. I think that's what's one of the things that is a good, positive trait that he has."
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans announced they have signed wide receiver Bruce Ellington. The Texans are in need of depth at wide receiver after Will Fuller broke his collarbone last week.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | Deshaun Watson | QB | Clemson |
| 2(25) | Zach Cunningham | ILB | Vanderbilt |
| 3(25) | D'Onta Foreman | RB | Texas |
| 4(24) | Julien Davenport | OT | Bucknell |
| 4(36) | Carlos Watkins | DT | Clemson |
| 5(25) | Treston Decoud | CB | Oregon State |
| 7(25) | Kyle Fuller | C | Baylor |
2016 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 279 | 328 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 381 | 378 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 411 | 392 |
| Jacksonville | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 318 | 400 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards198.529th
Rushing Yards116.28th
Points For17.329th
Points Against20.511th
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