Texans look to Mills to improve team with Watson gone
Houston Texans defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. (24) catches a punt during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. (24) catches a punt during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Aug. 05, 2022 11:30 AM EDT
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Aug. 13, 2022 08:37 PM EDT
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Aug. 13, 2022 10:05 PM EDT
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Aug. 19, 2022 10:41 PM EDT
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a first down against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a first down against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Aug. 13, 2022 09:00 PM EDT