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FILE - Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The Broncos declined Bolles’ fifth-year option in 2020 but by November had given him a $68 million, four-year extension. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, FIle)
Fifth-year options are a good measure of NFL draft classes

By Arnie Stapleton May. 14, 2021 05:18 PM EDT

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

Colts look to rebound from loss to Titans in visit to Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:42 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (7-4) at HOUSTON (4-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Colts by 3½ RECORD VS....

Texans look to improve run defense in visit from Patriots

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:48 AM EST
NEW ENGLAND (4-5) at HOUSTON (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Texans by 2 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Josh McCown plays during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday,, in Philadelphia. In 2002 the Houston Texans were an expansion team preparing for their first season and McCown had just wrapped up his college career at nearby Sam Houston State. Nineteen seasons and nine teams later the quarterback finally got his wish when he signed with the Texans this month to be their third quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and AJ McCarron. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
McCown with Texans 19 seasons after hoping to join team

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 17, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Members of the Cleveland Browns stand for the national anthem as it rains and hails before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. The game was delayed due to lightning. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 01:42 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

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson, Texans send Jaguars to 7th consecutive loss, 27-25

By Mark Long Nov. 08, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

An Aston Villa member of staff wearing a mask holds a soccer ball as he walks by the pitch ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Saturday night that England will have further restrictive measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic starting Thursday, though the Premier league and other elite sport would continue. (Nick Potts via AP)
The Latest: UCLA has 3 positive tests in athletic department

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 10:38 AM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) tries to get past Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner (71) and tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans-Jaguars could be considered AFC South pillow fight

By Mark Long Nov. 05, 2020 05:55 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...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jaguars (1-6) believe Luton will make a smooth transition into the starting lineup despite not playing in nearly a year. He missed out on preseason games and was the team’s third-string quarterback for the first seven games, inactive behind starter Gardner Minshew and backup Mike Glennon. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jags rookie QB Luton armed and ready for NFL debut vs Texans

By Mark Long Nov. 04, 2020 06:05 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Packers try to rebound from 1st loss in rare trip to Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 12:57 PM EDT
GREEN BAY (4-1) at HOUSTON (1-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Packers by 3 ½ RECORD VS....

Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen (17) hands the ball off against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:28 PM EDT

Titans need to avoid letdown hosting Texans in AFC South

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 12:01 PM EDT
HOUSTON (1-4) at TENNESSEE (4-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Titans by 5 ½ RECORD VS....

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson tosses 3 TDs as Texans get 1st win, 30-14 over Jags

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 11, 2020 04:18 PM EDT