Max Scharping
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bengals O-line subs stay ready ahead of AFC title game

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 24, 2023 04:04 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates a sacks of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals will rely on O-line replacements to slow down Ravens

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 11, 2023 04:39 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V, left, is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Texans hope 3 stars can help team finish 2nd half strong

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 09, 2020 06:04 PM EST

3 Texans linebackers out at Jaguars after positive test

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 05, 2020 02:39 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will be without three linebackers on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after linebacker Jacob Martin tested positive...

A fan wearing a face mask sits alone on the stands before the start of the Champions League group C soccer match between FC Porto and Olympiacos at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Only 3,750 fans were allowed on the stands. (Miguel Riopa, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Arizona athletics cuts 21 full-time positions

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2020 10:49 AM EST

La Vuelta fans wearing face mask protection to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, keep safe a distance behind barriers, before the start of the eight stage of La Vuelta between Logrono and Alto de Moncalvillo, in Logrono, northern Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
The Latest: Texans place OL Sharping on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2020 11:14 AM EDT

Fans tailgate in a partially filled parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 9/10/2020

Sep. 10, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) leaps after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Houston. J.J. Watt was selected to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday, April 6, 2020, by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Texans draft history highlighted by 2011 pick of J.J. Watt

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 21, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:39 PM EST

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan sits outside the stadium ahead of the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 07:37 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates his touchdown run against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson, Ryan look forward to meeting as peers on the field

By George Henry Oct. 03, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Texans are without a general manager while coach Bill O’Brien works to improve an 11-6 record and find a way to win in the postseason after Indianapolis beat Houston on its own field. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) New faces: OTs Tytus Howard and Max Scharping, LT Matt Kalil, S Tashaun Gipson, CBs Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Bradley Roby and Lonnie...

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) celebrates recovering a muffed punt for a touchdown, with quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers hold on for 28-26 preseason win over Texans

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 09, 2019 12:00 AM EDT

Houston Texans' J.J. Watt rides a bike to a joint NFL football practice between the Texans and the Green Bay Packers Monday, Aug 5, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Texans' J.J. Watt fulfills dream in Green Bay _ sort of

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 05, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

Texans Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:31 AM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-6) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Houston. LAST YEAR: Used nine-game winning streak to dig out of early hole and become first...

Texans signs 1st round pick Howard, 5 other picks

May. 10, 2019 07:46 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed first-round pick Tytus Howard and five other picks. Howard, an offensive lineman from Alabama State, was...

With 7 picks, Texans address areas of need in the draft

By Joshua Koch Apr. 27, 2019 09:15 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Texans second-year general manager Brian Gaine felt the team addressed several areas of need in the draft. "That was one of the emphasis...

Houston Texans top draft pick Tytus Howard answers questions during an introductory NFL football news conference Friday, April 26, 2019, in Houston. Howard was an offensive lineman for Alabama State. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Houston Texans take CB Johnson, OL Scharping in 2nd round

By Joshua Koch Apr. 26, 2019 09:23 PM EDT