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FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tyrann Mathieu celebrate after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs began talking about a repeat before they had even left the stadium following their Super Bowl triumph. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Chiefs among centerpieces of NFL slate as they chase repeat

By Dave Skretta May. 10, 2020 01:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Th Bears have declined their fifth-year option for Trubisky for the 2021 season, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday, May 2, 2020. The move is hardly a surprise considering the way Trubisky struggled in his third season since the Bears drafted him with the No. 2 overall pick. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
AP source: Bears decline Trubisky's 5th-year option for 2021

By Andrew Seligman May. 02, 2020 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Houston. The Houston Texans have signed left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $66 million contract extension. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Tunsil hopes more players will do contracts without agents

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 27, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Houston. The Houston Texans have signed left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $66 million contract extension. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Texans agree to 3-year, $66M extension with LT Laremy Tunsil

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 24, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

FIL - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Houston Texans don't have a first-round pick in this year's draft after trading it to Miami last year as part of the deal for Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Stills. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Recent trades leave Texans without 1st-round pick this year

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 24, 2020 12:10 AM 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

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim has been widely praised over the past few weeks after adding elite receiver Hopkins in a trade and signing three potential defensive starters. The moves have given Arizona a lot of flexibility for the upcoming draft, eliminating the gaping holes that needed immediate attention. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals

By David Brandt Apr. 17, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

Texans could address CB need with 40th pick in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:06 AM EDT
40. HOUSTON (11-7) LAST SEASON: Won AFC South for second straight year and fourth time in five seasons behind strong play of quarterback...

AP Source: LA Rams trade WR Brandin Cooks to Texans

By Greg Beacham Apr. 09, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are trading receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, according to a person familiar with the deal. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday, March 16, 2020, because the trade hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans fill running back hole with shocking trade of Hopkins

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 18, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP source: Jaguars dumping QB Nick Foles in trade to Bears

By Mark Long Mar. 18, 2020 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday, March 16, 2020, because the trade hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
AP source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB Johnson

By David Brandt Mar. 16, 2020 02:17 PM EDT

Brady uncertainty overshadows other free agency options

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2020 01:05 PM EDT
It probably makes sense when a six-time Super Bowl champion, and a quarterback to boot, enters free agency that his every move overshadows the rest of the...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Just a little bit. Not knowing where Rivers might be headed if anywhere in 2020 doesn't simplify things at all. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Analysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2020 02:36 AM EST

AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Terrell Suggs (94) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Suggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last month

By Dave Skretta Jan. 23, 2020 05:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks at the scoreboard in the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans benched Mariota for Ryan Tannehill in mid-October after a 2-4 start. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Mariota helping Titans on, off field despite being benched

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 16, 2020 01:16 PM EST

AFC Championship Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2020 11:17 AM EST
TENNESSEE (11-7) at KANSAS CITY (13-4) Sunday, 3:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 7 1/2 ...

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2020 03:06 AM EST